April 6th – April 12th, 2014 is National Volunteer Week. We asked some of our volunteers why they volunteer for the Red Cross. Below is just sampling of some of their answers.
Carol Aldridge
9 years of service
Emergency Services
“I had seen so much that had happened at Katrina that it really pulled at my heartstrings.”
Carol Barnett
22 years of service
Emergency Services
“The best part about the Red Cross is the people you work with and all the diversity.”
Stan Dunn
12 years of service
Emergency Services
“(During 9/11) We were so impressed by what the Red Cross was doing, when we came home we decided we would volunteer for the Red Cross.”
Heath Morris
5 years of service
Red Cross House
“I wanted something to do after leaving the Treasury Department. It (Red Cross House) is a good facility and helps people in need.
Anthony Robinson
2 years of service
Volunteer Administration
“Here I feel as though I can actually do some good and help people. I had some health issues and I decided I needed to get out of hte house. It’s really worked out for me.”
Tom Reithof
30+ years of service
Emergency Services
“I kind of thought it was fun. Before (volunteering for the Red Cross) I worked as an engineer and physicist that never dealt with human beings. I started learning about human beings.”
Alice Taylor
11 years of service
Blood Services and Volunteer Administration
“I enjoy doing it. It keeps me out of trouble.”
Jen Tso
4 months of service
Financial Development
“Everyone is super excited about the work that they do, so it’s a great environment to be part of.”
David Yu
1 year of service
Disaster Action Team and Disaster Services Technology
“I get to meet a lot of different people. I love the fact that we are so diverse and that we can actually coordinate as one. That also amazes me.
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