Carroll County Chamber Of Commerce : American Red Cross: Be The Shelter In The Storm

Eldersburg MD

17 August, 2021

1:57 PM

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Press release from the Carroll County Chamber of Commerce : Kristi Giles 08/16/2021 The American Red Cross is preparing for another extremely busy disaster season, and it's critical to have a trained, ready volunteer workforce to make sure we can provide relief at a moment's notice. This year's wildfire season is already very active and dangerous. And experts are predicting we could see 10 or more hurricanes with winds anywhere from 74 to 111 miles per hour. The American Red Cross is preparing for another extremely busy disaster season, and it's critical to have a trained, ready volunteer workforce to make sure we can provide relief at a moment's notice. This year's wildfire season is already very active and dangerous. And experts are predicting we could see 10 or more hurricanes with winds anywhere from 74 to 111 miles per hour. American Red Cross American Red Cross Compassionate and committed individuals are needed to support sheltering efforts this disaster season. Shelter volunteers support the day-to-day activities within a shelter which may include working in reception, registration, feeding, dormitory, information, or other vital areas within a shelter. Free online training will be provided. Compassionate and committed individuals are needed to support sheltering efforts this disaster season. Shelter volunteers support the day-to-day activities within a shelter which may include working in reception, registration, feeding, dormitory, information, or other vital areas within a shelter. Free online training will be provided. If you can travel outside your local area, a commitment of a least 14 consecutive days to volunteer for 8- or 12-hour shifts is needed (we'll provide travel accommodations). The hours are long, the work is hard, but the experience will change you forever. If you can travel outside your local area, a commitment of a least 14 consecutive days to volunteer for 8- or 12-hour shifts is needed (we'll provide travel accommodations). The hours are long, the work is hard, but the experience will change you forever. Help ensure families don't have to face tough times alone by lifting up the hearts of those who are unexpectedly faced with emergencies. . The Red Cross is hosting a series of 1 hour information session with opportunity for Q &A, to see dates/times and register please visit www.redcross.org/volopenhouse . To apply or see additional details, visit: redcross.org/volunteer  or contact your local office: [email protected] Help ensure families don't have to face tough times alone by lifting up the hearts of those who are unexpectedly faced with emergencies. . . www.redcross.org/volopenhouse T o apply or see additional details, visit: redcross.org/volunteer redcross.org/volunteer  or contact your local office: [email protected] [email protected] Safety First! Our need for volunteers is constant and our guidelines reflect the latest CDC and local-government COVID-19 safety recommendations. Safety First! Our need for volunteers is constant and our guidelines reflect the latest Safety First! Our need for volunteers is constant and our guidelines reflect the latest CDC CDC CDC and local-government COVID-19 safety recommendations. and local-government COVID-19 safety recommendations. Reference Kristi Giles 4109139154 [email protected] [email protected] http://www.redcross.org/volunteer http://www.redcross.org/volunteer This press release was produced by the Carroll County Chamber of Commerce . The views expressed here are the author's own.