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As part of a statewide drill, Jessica Cook of Start High School activated the 120 outdoor tornado sirens in Lucas County on March 25, 2009, from the Sheriff’s console in the 9-1-1 Emergency Services Building. | Today, the involvement of young people with the Red Cross is more important than ever. The Red Cross currently engages over 169,000 youth and young adults with meaningful opportunities for education, training, and volunteer/community service so that we remain a part of the Red Cross family throughout our lives.
Fill out a Volunteer Application, take our online orientation, do a background check (if teaching), and complete a driver’s safety course (if driving Red Cross vehicles). That's all you need to do to begin your volunteer experience with the American Red Cross.
Contact Du'aa Elnoory, Youth Outreach Specialist, by phone at: 419-329-2295 or send an e-mail message to: elnooryd@usa.redcross.org for more information. You can also join our group on FACEBOOK to learn more.
Get Involved
We are always looking for your input in creating upcoming service projects to assist our community and to give back. If you have a project in mind, let us know! We will be more than happy to help get the ball rolling! Here's a few of our recent activities (click on the link to see photos):
National Youth Institute
Alexis Vargas (student at Start High School, attending BGSU in the Fall), Katie Johnson (University of Toledo intern) and Du'aa Elnoory (Youth Outreach Specialist) represented the Greater Toledo Area Chapter of the American Red Cross at the National Youth Institute in Orlando, FL, April 3-5, 2009. It was an amazing experience! Click on the links below to see photos of this event:
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Global Youth Service Day
Global Youth Service Day was April 25th and activities included clean-up at Wildewood Metropark Park, then heading over to the Toledo Zoo for a celebration. Youth also sponsored a drive to collect new/gently used books to open up a library in Machaku Village, Kenya.
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OSCAR Night 2009
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Youth Volunteers Participate in Unity Celebration
Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
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On January 19th, sixteen Young Adult & Youth Volunteers served their community at the Martin Luther King Jr. Unity Celebration held in the University of Toledo’s Savage Hall. The ceremony hosted an array of speakers and performers. Mayor Carlton Finkbeiner and Dr. Lloyd Jacobs were among the keynote speakers. |
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American Red Cross and Mobile Meals
Mobilize to Help Older Adults
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The Greater Toledo Area Chapter of the American Red Cross and Mobile Meals of Toledo have joined forces to aid older adults in our community with lawn care. During the fall, Red Cross volunteers from local high schools and universities went to the homes of senior citizens to rake leaves and help with other lawn maintenance. |
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Youth Council Meeting
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The Youth Council is comprised of youth and young adults (up to age 25) willing and motivated to make a difference in our community. Council members participate monthly in community wide projects and active roles at the Chapter i.e., Instructor Aides, Service Projects, Chapter Administration, Safety Squirrel and much more! |
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Other Opportunities to Get Involved
Red Cross Club - Are you interested in starting a Red Cross Club at your school? Call Du’aa Elnoory at (419) 329-2295 or send an e-mail message to ElnooryD@usa.redcross.org for a start-up kit for you and for your sponsor!
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| The Community Service Club at Maumee Valley Country Day School recently had a bake sale at their school and donated the proceeds to the Red Cross for victims of Hurricane Ike. The students and their advisor presented a check to Du'aa Elnoory, Youth Outreach Specialist, in the photo above. | Make Disaster Relief Comfort Kits -
Help us collect supplies and create comfort kits for those people affected by Hurrican Ike or by fires and floods in our local community.
Help with Fundraising - The American Red Cross is desperately in need of donations to fund disaster relief and health and safety programs. We are looking for eager and motivated youth willing to take on creative fundraising campaigns at their school or in their community! This also provides the chance to earn awards and scholarships in the future!
Become a American Red Cross Safety Instructor -
Teach children about the importance of safety and emergency preparedness through a variety of basic courses. See attached course list for examples. Material is self-taught. Volunteers in this area highly in demand. (must be 17+)
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Sample of a Childrens Comfort Kit
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Sample courses you can teach: |
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- BEE Ready Program for Pre-schoolers |
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- Fire Safety Training Program for Toledo Public School Students |
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- Whale's Tales Water Safety Program at Toledo Public Schools and Safety City |
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