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Disaster Volunteer Recognized for Service
Frances Amison, an American Red Cross volunteer, was given the highest award for outstanding service by Medical Mutual at a luncheon on Tuesday, May 10, in the Crown Plaza Hotel in Toledo, OH.
Medical Mutual continued its tradition of community involvement by recognizing senior volunteers who selflsessly give of their time and talent to help others. Frances Amison, a disaster services volunteer with the Greater Toledo Area Chapter of the Red Cross, was one of 23 people nominated for this award. Presenting the award to Frances in the photo at the right was Toledo Mayor Mike Bell (right) and Medical Mutual's Director of HR Service, Anita Voveris (left).
Frances works diligently to support the work of the Red Cross by providing relief to victims of disasters and is an instructor in first aid and CPR. She has traveled to numerous national disasters to assist those affected by tragedy, but also serves her local community as a Disaster Action Team leader. She is a supportive mentor to new volunteers, helping them to learn the skills necessary to serve others in their time of need. As a retired member of the United Auto Workers (UAW), Frances frequently reaches out to her union brothers and sisters to encourage their involvement wtih the Red Cross.
Congratulations to Frances for this recognition of her humble service!
If you like to help people, you have come to the right place. Volunteers constitute 96 percent of our total work force to carry on our humanitarian work. The American Red Cross helps people in emergencies every day. Whether its half a 
million disaster victims or one sick child who needs blood, our vital work is made possible by people like you, who learn how good it can feel to lend a helping hand.
The American Red Cross needs you!
Various Opportunities to Help
- Red Cross volunteers provide relief to victims of disasters and help people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies.
Fits your schedule
- We can provide you with rewarding experiences, whatever your schedule
No special skills required
- The Red Cross needs people with all kinds of different backgrounds, talents and skill levels. And, if you need training, we'll provide it.
The American Red Cross is one of several community organizations working together to respond to disasters. The Red Cross involves annually matching knowledge, skills, interests and experience of individuals with opportunities to serve their community.
Get Started Now!
If you are going to be a Red Cross volunteer, you can begin learning about the organization right now:
- Go through the Online Orientation that will provide an overview of the work that our volunteers do.
- View the Introduction to Disaster Services video that shows you some of the work disaster volunteers perform on site and behind the scenes.
Ready to Volunteer?
Download our volunteer application and contact our office at 419-329-2741.
Where do you fit? Check the many volunteer opportunities we have available:
Clerical Assistant
Customer Service Volunteer
Disaster Services
