Since 2013, The Pillowcase Project has reached more than 1 million students across the country and on U.S. military bases abroad. Created in New Orleans, the program was inspired by university students who carried their belongings in pillowcases during evacuations for Hurricane Katrina. It’s also a key component of the national Red Cross Home Fire…
Presenters facilitate a 30-minute presentation on compression only CPR. While this does not lead to a certificate as in a standard CPR course, this program helps prepare others for a sudden emergency with this life-saving skill
Be part of a team that responds to local disasters to make sure the clients have food, clothing and shelter. The firemen take care of the burning house, it’s the Red Cross’ job to take care of the people. You can be that person to help someone in their time of need.
Presentations are offered to promote our free Ready Rating website https://www.readyrating.org/ that guides businesses, schools, and organizations to become better before emergencies and more resilient after emergencies. By working with groups such as these, we foster both individual and family preparedness.
Campaign Volunteers support fire prevention and save lives throughout our region. Volunteers work in groups of three to install free smoke alarms and provide one on one education to families in their home during rally events or through installations by appointment. We provide the tools, supplies, and training.
Mentorship program designed to support the educational needs of African American youth.
If you would like to volunteer with the foundation we are always accepting applications. Please go to the contact page and let us know your interest level. Examples of needs: – Events coordination, – Accounting, – Pro Bono board consulting, – Business development, – Lab support and – Research support
We need help with the following: – Marketing, – Fund Raising, – Grant Writing
No matter what your talent, interests and schedule are, you can help change someone’s life at the Y. Whether it is coaching a youngster in soccer or basketball, determining policy on a committee or the Board, or caring for a baby in our Child Watch Center, we have a place for you.
Volunteers help with everything from clerical work to reception to patient escorts to the gift shop. Apply on our website.