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Posted June 30, 2021 by Red Cross Talks - Red Cross blogger
Emergency Response Volunteers, like Herica in Newfoundland, play a big part in coordinating access to food, shelter, clothing, comfort and emotional support to Canadians affected by emergencies and disasters.
Posted June 29, 2021 by Red Cross Talks - Red Cross blogger
Growing up in Southern India, Ashwin witnessed the resilience of these communities and was inspired by their ability to bounce back after a disaster. His experience left him eager to dive deeper into disaster management, and after coming to Canada that’s exactly what he did.
Posted June 24, 2021 by Red Cross Talks - Red Cross blogger
One of the first things I noticed about Joe Higgins is that he gets excited about everything. That unbridled enthusiasm has served him well throughout his 35 years of coaching wheelchair basketball. It was his enthusiasm that convinced me to join a virtual training session he was running with a few athletes from Cambodia.
Posted June 22, 2021 by Red Cross Talks - Red Cross blogger
Having been through a move recently myself believing I was prepared for any contingency, I still wished I had read the Moving for Dummies guide first! After a few (minor) injuries and several ups and downs, here are a few hard won bits of advice to help you prepare for your move.
With 35 years under his belt at the Canadian Red Cross, Guy Choquet is a critical member of the organization. His journey started at the age of 15 when he stepped forward to contribute his time as a water safety leader volunteer at the Canadian Red Cross. From then on, he never looked back.
Posted June 20, 2021 by Red Cross Talks - Red Cross blogger
After an arduous journey as an asylum seeker from Colombia via the U.S., Juan Andres Espinel says his first moments after crossing the border into Canada have shaped his new life ever since. This is how he went from migrant to volunteer.
Posted June 16, 2021 by Red Cross Talks - Red Cross blogger
Red Cross volunteer Jack McCaskill helped respond to the wildfires in British Columbia in 2017. Here, he shares his experiences as a front line volunteer, and how volunteering has developed his skillset.
Posted June 15, 2021 by Red Cross Talks - Red Cross blogger
For people living with disabilities, preparing for disasters will need to take into account personal needs, such as mobility before, during and after a disaster – especially if there’s no power. Here are some tips for disaster planning when living with disabilities.
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