Volunteers (Page 37)

Read blog posts from the Canadian Red Cross about our network of volunteers at home and abroad

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A sweet surprise for Meals on Wheels clients

Meals on Wheels clients in Burlington, Ontario received a sweet surprise for Valentine’s Day from students at Clarksdale Public School. Older students helped younger students create special place mats for each Meals on Wheels client. Red Cross volu...

Photo of the Day: Ontario volunteers participate in disaster management training

A group of volunteers spent part of this Saturday being trained in disaster management in the Halton Hills region in Ontario. Now that they have completed their training, the volunteers will be added to the list of active volunteers in their regi...

Photo of the Day: 99 and still going strong!

Guest entry by Randie Anderson, Communications Coordinator, AlbertaAt 99 years old, Ethel Currie may have to modify the type of work she does, but she still remains active in her service as a Canadian Red Cross volunteer. Ethel was recently awarde...

Volunteer Spotlight: Brenda McCarrell

There may only be 24 hours in a day, but this multi-tasker knows how to make the most of them. In addition to owning and running a cash crop farm, running her own businesses, and volunteering as a director of a seniors' residence, Brenda McCa...

Volunteer Spotlight: Frank Draper receives Diamond Jubilee medal from the Canadian Red Cross

Timmins volunteer Frank Draper has served the Red Cross for 57 years, starting in 1955 after he served in the medical branch of the Air Force. He started volunteering as a First Aid instructor, then got involved in Disaster Management, served on ...

Photo of the Day: Second Harvest Turkey Drive

Each year, Second Harvest hosts a Turkey Drive at Loblaws locations in Toronto. Volunteers ask customers to purchase and donate a frozen turkey on the spot. Second Harvest is the largest food rescue program in Canada. They help feed hungry people b...

Volunteers provide assistance in house fires

The Greater New York branch of the American Red Cross is still handling cleanup efforts following Sandy, but they are also helping to respond to the increased number of house fires that occur at this time of year. At the Canadian Red Cross, call...

Photo of the Day: Canadian Red Cross volunteers in New York

Caroline Belina of Montreal was deployed by the Canadian Red Cross to help those impacted by Hurricane Sandy. Pictured above in a red vest, Belina works alongside former New York Knicks basketball player John Wallace to unload relief supplies at a ...

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The purpose of this blog, quite simply, is to talk. This blog is an opportunity for Red Cross staff, volunteers, supporters and friends to share stories about what is happening in your community and the important work you are doing. It is a tool that will help keep all of us connected.

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