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The Illinois Capital Area Chapter will have a volunteer orientation
Thursday at the Springfield office for all interested in becoming
volunteers. There is no commitment necessary for attending this
orientation.
Thursday,
April 11
Time: 5:30-6:30
p.m.
Location: Illinois Capital Area
Chapter office, 1045 Outer Park Drive, Springfield
The Red Cross is looking for people with various backgrounds,
talents and skill levels to volunteer in Christian, Logan, Macoupin,
Menard, Montgomery, Sangamon and Shelby counties.
Local staff members work with new volunteers to find roles that
best suit each person's skills and interests. These include
responding to disasters; assisting local military members, their
families and veterans; staffing first-aid stations; teaching
lifesaving skills and disaster training courses; delivering meals to
community members through the Red Cross Meals on Wheels program;
educating the community on disaster and emergency preparation;
general office duties; public affairs; and assisting with special
events and fundraisers.
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Following the orientation, there will be a class called Disaster
Services: An Overview. This free course explains how the American
Red Cross responds to disasters and the role of its volunteers
during such times. Anyone is welcome regardless of age or
experience.
To learn more about this orientation, call 217-787-7602, ext.
227; email
kaleena.wright@redcross.org; or visit
www.redcross.org/icac.
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