Posted May 06, 2014 by Global Administrator
Canadian Red Cross volunteer, Jeff Woods, knows what it takes to be prepared for a disaster. Jeff volunteers with the Red Cross in Ottawa and has been deployed to several disasters. He’s seen first-hand how being prepared and having a plan can make a difference in an emergency situation.
Posted May 01, 2014 by Red Cross Talks - Red Cross blogger
On April 16, a ferry carrying 476 people sank off the southwest coast of the Republic of Korea. The Korean Red Cross mobilized and deployed its volunteers that day with relief items and mobile kitchen vehicles to the disaster.
Posted April 11, 2014 by Red Cross Talks - Red Cross blogger
Rose Thompson, a volunteer with the London branch, knows how to throw a party. Last summer, the White Oaks Walmart store in London exceeded its Red Cross fundraising goal, due in large part, to Rose’s efforts.
Sirens piercing, phones ringing, and voices shouting above the din. People rushing in and out of chaos – hyper-focused on the urgency of their tasks. Enter Donald Bourne – an emergency response senior advisor for the Red Cross – who thrives in crisis situations. Bourne has worked on everything from fires and floods in Alberta to conflict zones and disasters around the world.
Posted April 10, 2014 by Red Cross Talks - Red Cross blogger
When he retired, Jim Lanthier knew he was now able to realize a lifelong desire to volunteer all his free time and chose to help the Canadian Red Cross in disaster management.
Posted April 10, 2014 by Global Administrator
Canadian Red Cross volunteer Russell Barton is motivated by knowing his actions will positively affect people in the future. That’s one of the many reasons he is a dedicated disaster management volunteer with Red Cross in Saskatchewan.
Posted April 09, 2014 by Red Cross Talks - Red Cross blogger
Erin Kielly is a strong, proud Red Cross volunteer on Prince Edward Island. Erin began volunteering with Red Cross following her graduation from university, first in disaster management and subsequently as a member of the Red Cross Provincial Advisory Council and the Atlantic Council.
Posted April 08, 2014 by Red Cross Talks - Red Cross blogger
Having recently turned 82, Canadian Red Cross volunteer Rose Benson has given thought to slowing down but she is too busy to give it much thought as she keeps active in multiple programs organized by the Red Cross.
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