How Do You Volunteer At The Red Cross?
The American Red Cross was founded in 1881 by Clara Barton. This humanitarian organization is part of an international organization offering protection and assistance to victims of war and violence. In addition to international disaster relief, the American Red Cross provides domestic services. It offers help to the needy and support to families of military members. It collects, stores and distributes blood and blood products. It promotes health and nutritional awareness through educational programs. Read on to find out how you can volunteer at the Red Cross. Learn the symbols. There are 5 symbols used by the Red Cross society, all on a white background: the Red Cross, the Red Crescent Moon, the Red Crystal, the Red Lion with Sun and the red Shield of David. Recognize that the last 4 symbols were adopted as neutral symbols in regions that would not accept the Red Cross symbol for religious and other reasons. Understand the organizational structure of the Red Cross. There are national s
