Red Cross Volunteers Tell the Truth About What It's Like To Volunteer

[@RogueBurn]

I'm a survivor of hurricane Ian. Met some fantastic people who've lost everything. Red Cross had literally "angels" who helped us, fed us, and kept us safe. I wanted to thank each and every one of them. Even the International Red Cross from Israel came to see if we needed help. It clearly touched me. Thank you.

[@cherylhaynes4337]

I just signed up this evening. I have been meaning to for a while and finally took the step. I know that there is still a huge need for compassion and helping others in the world and I hope to help serve humanity in some sort of way.

[@MultiGamingNetwork03]

I've been a Volunteer for almost three years now and I've experienced so much in such a short time. I plan on remaining a Volunteer for not only DAT, but Logistics, and the Sound The Alarm Teams as well, for many more years to come. I signed up the night of the Santa Rosa Fire in California, when half the city was burned to the ground. My first DAT call was in a neighboring city where a family lost everything they had. My first Shelter was during the Mendocino Complex fires, when a wildfire threatened my own hometown. And my first time at the warehouse was during the first few days into the aftermath of the Mendocino Complex Fire, along with a Logistics run up to the area. I've loved every moment of being a part of this Red Cross family and have made many friends along the way. And I still continue to give it all back to those who need not only myself but the rest of us in their most darkest of hours. I give my Time, Money, and Blood to ARC and I wouldn't trade this for anything. SVaughn (DCS Volunteer, Logistics, Sound The Alarm (ARC NCCR)

[@TheBoyFromAngelsEgg]

How do you have time for all of that? I want to volunteer but don't have time because of my job.

[@MultiGamingNetwork03]

@@TheBoyFromAngelsEgg When there's a will, there's a way. A lot of my fellow Volunteers all have jobs as well, they somehow find a way to balance it out. I personally, am on Disability, so I have nothing but time. Medically I cannot work. But do find a drive to push myself beyond the limitations of my health, at the cost of it. Volunteering for the Red Cross, is all about time you can set aside to go do whatever you want to do with them. There's a lot of things you can do from home as well. I personally spent the better portion of time between 2013 and 2017 staying at home, wasting away my existence. So I'd never really do anything from home at the Red Cross, because I need to get out more often.

[@maureenhenry6892]

I just completed the application process, and I am excited about the road ahead! This has been 30 years in the making :) The videos are inspiring to say the least

[@dianebenavides9845]

I am proud to join the outstanding group of volunteers of the Red Cross. I look forward to help in any way I can to make a difference.

[@Sangotayo]

I start with the Disaster Action Team next week! I’m so excited

[@phillipangolemmo3556]

How is it?

[@MultiGamingNetwork03]

That first call always sticks with you. I remember every detail of my first DAT call. But can't recall much of any other calls that I've been on.

[@epnx3941]

Heyyy how did it go??? I’m 22 and interested. I have no kids.

[@lfckaran]

I’m a junior in high school and I just applied

[@UchechigloryEbere]

Hello my good pupils I love your team

[@jona457]

I look forward to volunteering with Red Cross... Great video.

[@MisheelChuluun]

www.redcross.org/volunteer/become-a-volunteer.html

[@golestan_rcs]

Voluntary activity is the need of society

[@anacruz2716]

I just became a volunteer!!!!!

[@lorievolkman9716]

Me too! ;)

[@alexischanell932]

How is it going

[@alexischanell932]

@@lorievolkman9716 how’s it going

[@MultiGamingNetwork03]

How's it treating you so far? I'm going through year 5 myself, it's been interesting to say the least.

[@andreasreadbury7838]

I'm considering on becoming a red cross CNA volunteer.This world is becoming selfish and greedy.People are fighting over fame,money,education,land,ect.People will steal,cheat,kill just to get to the top of the mountian. I just don"t get this world.I was named after one of my great grandmother,Irene Barrisco, who was a midwife in Mexico.She enjoyed donating her time and never asked for money.In return people would give her gifts like a chicken that help fed her family.After learning about my Great-grandmother Irene,her story inspires me to become like her.I want to make her legend come true again.If I have to sell all my stuff to travel and live a simple life I would. : )

[@MisheelChuluun]

Wonderful. I totally agree. That's great about your great grandmother... sounds like you are looking to continue the family values and tradition. www.redcross.org/volunteer/become-a-volunteer.html

[@36hightower]

I look forward to volunteering with Red Cross

[@MisheelChuluun]

www.redcross.org/volunteer/become-a-volunteer.html

[@mikerocheyt]

Very nice messages!

[@112goodrich112]

Helpful , thank you!

[@hildacelestine6842]

I voluteered after 2 categories 5 in the virgin island and it was a very nice experience.

[@barbararuiz7231]

I hope I can help ppl n need. I live to make things better. Let ppl kno their not alone. Tht there is still ppl who really do care bout others. B the light n the darkness.

[@nefeteriadouglas1750]

I want to help immediately!!

[@jannatulferdousjorna3385]

God give us lots of thing . only not for pray one human to other human . As a Human we can help everyone human , animals everything . or This is the best way to other human or animals . keep it up guys . I am proud to say that Allah brings me this world as a human .

[@mangostafernandez]

GO FOR IT

[@mtmott8574]

Very informative presentation

[@rocco5393]

I want to help Asap

[@juliomontanez4710]

I love too be one person to help people the need help my chance is to be RED CROSS

[@luisenrique7415]

I want to volunteer but what if I have work? I work 8-12 hrs a day and support a family of 4 and I’m just wondering how I would manage with money. I feel it in my heart to want to help others and volunteer

[@ericpham8205]

Red cross is like buddhism in real life And volunteer are living Buddha

[@yabesira7351]

Im a highschol student. Does anyone know what I could do?

[@fasteducation7296]

I want to help to people

[@NbaSeizer]

says heard...*

[@ericpham8205]

Red cross is good pass time for retirees