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DRO Orientation: September 3, 2009, 6:00pm @ West LA

Monday, August 31st, 2009

Location: 11355 Ohio Avenue, Room A, Los Angeles, CA 90025 Time: 6:00pm-9:00pm This Disaster Relief Operation (DRO) Orientation is for new volunteers that are interested in assisting with our disaster relief efforts for the Station Fires. Please bring your completed DRO application forms with you to the orientation. You can find the forms along with [...]

Why I Volunteer

Tuesday, January 20th, 2009

Volunteer Spotlight Please click on the names below to learn about some of our amazing volunteers who give their time and energy towards helping the American Red Cross in Greater Los Angeles achieve our mission. Danielle Bryan Graduate student Danielle Bryan was looking for an internship opportunity which would provide her with “valuable hands-on experience.” [...]

Why I Volunteer Joe Chizmadia

Tuesday, January 20th, 2009

written and edited by Danielle Bryan After 45 years of volunteering with the American Red Cross, I would say it is the rewards that keep me coming back. There is a real sense of fulfillment when you hear the words “thank you” from a family displaced by disaster. In addition, I have built friendships and [...]

Why We Volunteer Natalie and Richard

Tuesday, January 20th, 2009

by Natalie Bradford (and Richard Moreno) Like many people, when I first thought about volunteering it seemed impossible to fit in my busy schedule. My husband had been a Red Cross volunteer since 1996 as a CPR and first aid instructor and a disaster volunteer. Although I accompanied him to classes and occasionally on disaster [...]

Why I Volunteer Amy Gross

Tuesday, January 20th, 2009

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Why I Volunteer Paula Pruner

Tuesday, January 20th, 2009

written and edited by Danielle Bryan With the holiday season winding down, we pack away ornaments, decorations, and such, but one thing many among us will never pack away is the spirit of giving. Such people carry the traditions of the holidays around all year; giving their time, their money, their love, and themselves, while [...]

Why I Volunteer Terry Garnett

Tuesday, January 20th, 2009

written and edited by Laura Rody After 50 years in the workforce I couldn’t just sit back and revel in my retirement; I needed to be involved, to be active, and to be useful. I may be a senior citizen but I still have a lot left to give to my community. For over 10 [...]

American Red Cross Volunteer Info

Monday, November 17th, 2008

Interested in volunteering with the American Red Cross to help those affected by the recent wildfires? Find out all the information you need to become a volunteer.