red-cross(March 2015) The Central New York Chapter of the American Red Cross is hosting several Volunteer Enrollment events during the next month at various locations throughout the chapter’s five counties (Cayuga, Cortland, Madison, Onondaga and Oswego).

The events are open to anyone interested in learning about the ways in which the Red Cross supports Central New York residents. Red Cross staff members and current volunteers will be available to discuss volunteer opportunities in several lines of service: Disaster Services, Blood Services, Service to the Armed Forces, and Health and Safety Services.

The next events are Wednesday in Cortland, March 5 in Oneida, and March 11 in Oswego.

 

Here are the times, dates and locations for the Volunteer Enrollment events:

 

  • Cayuga County: Red Cross office, 11 State St., Auburn

Monday, March 23: 6-7:30 p.m.

  • Cortland County: Red Cross office 50 Clinton Ave., Cortland

Wednesday, March 4: 6-7:30 p.m.

  • Madison County: Oneida Library, 220 Broad St., Oneida

Thursday, March 5: 10-11:30 a.m.

Thursday, April 2: 10-11:30 a.m.

  • Onondaga County: Red Cross office, 344 W. Genesee St., Syracuse

Thursday, March 19: 10-11:30 a.m.

Tuesday, March 31: 6-7:30 p.m.

  • Oswego County: Red Cross office, 333 West First St., Oswego

Wednesday, March 11: 6-7:30 p.m.

The Red Cross is also searching for volunteers to join its Disaster Action team (DAT), which responds to local emergencies and large nationwide disasters. Locally, DAT volunteers respond to emergencies such as house fires, floods, transportation accidents and natural disasters. Relief efforts range from providing food and shelter to offering emotional support to the victims.

The Red Cross invites residents to attend an event and consider volunteering regardless of their experience levels. While needs may vary based on current events, the Red Cross will do its best to accommodate everyone’s desire to get involved.

To RSVP to an event or for more information, contact Mucilli at Julie.Mucilli@redcross.org or (315) 234-2217. Please RSVP in case the events are postponed due to bad weather.

 

 

 

By martha

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