Free events to provide information for prospective volunteers
Tuesday, August 9, 2016— The American Red Cross, Western and Central New York Region, is hosting several Volunteer Information events. The events are open to anyone interested in learning about the ways in which the Red Cross supports residents in their communities.
Volunteer Information events are scheduled for the following dates, times and locations:
CENTRAL NEW YORK CHAPTER – Contact julie.mucilli@redcross.org to RSVP
- Wednesday, Aug. 10 – 5:30-7 p.m.
American Red Cross, 344 W. Genesee St., Syracuse
FINGER LAKES CHAPTER—Contact zachariah.riley@redcross.org to RSVP
- Friday, Aug. 19 – 2–3:30 p.m.
American Red Cross, 400 S. Main St., Newark
- Thursday, Aug. 25 – 5–6:30 p.m.
American Red Cross, 123 West Market St., Corning
GREATER ROCHESTER CHAPTER—Contact bernadette.bowie@redcross.org to RSVP
- Thursday, Aug. 11 – 2-3:30 p.m.
American Red Cross, 50 Prince Street, Rochester
- Wednesday, Aug 24 – 6-7:30 p.m.
American Red Cross, 50 Prince Street, Rochester
- Thursday, Aug. 25 – 2–3:30 p.m.
American Red Cross, 57 Elizabeth St., Dansville
SOUTHERN TIER CHAPTER—Contact zachariah.riley@redcross.org to RSVP
- Thursday, Aug. 11 – 5-6:30 p.m.
American Red Cross, 2 Ascot Pl, Ithaca
WESTERN NEW YORK CHAPTER—Contact nicole.roma@redcross.org to RSVP
- Wednesday, Aug. 17 – 5:30-7 p.m.
American Red Cross, 786 Delaware Avenue, Buffalo
- Wednesday, Aug. 24 – 5:30–7 p.m.
American Red Cross, 325 E. 4th St. Jamestown
Red Cross staff 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 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.
About the American Red Cross:
The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies about 40 percent of the nation’s blood; teaches skills that save lives; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a not-for-profit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org or visit us on Twitter at @RedCross.