Volunteer Profile: Sarah Greenberg

This week’s feature volunteer is Sarah Greenberg, who has been with the Canadian Red Cross for more than three years.

A supervisor for the Emergency Response team and the Personal Disaster Assistance team in Winnipeg, Sarah helps manage responses to small-scale disasters such as house fires and larger scale disasters like floods and forest fires.

Red Cross volunteers make a big difference in people’s lives during catastrophic events. Not only do they arrange for the necessities of life such as food and shelter, but they also work to reduce stress levels and encourage emotional well-being.

“I made someone laugh while talking to them on the phone after the Fort McMurray fires destroyed their home,” said Sarah. Small moments of kindness and concern can remind survivors that there is life after disaster.

Sarah is a master’s student at York University, specializing in disaster and emergency management. She is also the president of the Disaster and Emergency Management Students Association.

Donating your time and experience helps make your piece of the world a better place. “Become part of a wonderful volunteer team where you can use and develop your skills to help people in your community,” she said.

Make the world a better place like local hero Sarah Greenberg. Learn more about volunteering for the Red Cross at www.redcross.ca/HeroesWantedMB, email vrs@redcross.ca or call 204-982-7330 for more details.