“Here’s to all volunteers, those dedicated people who believe in all work and no pay,” penned speechwriter Robert Orben.
This National Volunteer Week, April 15-21, the Kosciusko County American Red Cross is celebrating our own dedicated volunteers and partners: the people who make the American Red Cross run. In fact, 96 percent of the American Red Cross workforce is made up of volunteers.
American Red Cross volunteers throughout Kosciusko County bring food, shelter, comfort and hope to dozens of local families faced with rebuilding after a fire. They also provide canteen service to hundreds of emergency responders who are called to these fires.
Our volunteers also provide services to members of the military, veterans and their families, including communications linking military members to their loved ones during an emergency.
Additionally, Red Cross volunteers teach first aid, CPR, swimming, babysitting, Scrubby Bear hand-washing program and other health and safety courses. They staff community fairs to encourage their neighbors to learn lifesaving skills; or to get trained to respond to local and national disasters; and organize celebrations to recognize people who give of their time, talents and treasures to the American Red Cross.
If you’re looking to serve your community, become a Red Cross volunteer. Right now the Kosciusko Chapter especially needs people who are interested in responding to disasters and people who are interested in assisting in the office. To volunteer, call the Chapter at 574-267-5244.
Kim Komdeur, Operations Manager Kimberly Stout, Emergency Services Director American Red Cross of Kosciusko County Warsaw, via e-mail
