American Red Cross – Millburn Short Hills Chapter

 

Youth and the Red Cross have been partners since the founding of the Junior Red Cross in 1917.  Today, the involvement of young people with the Red Cross is more important than ever. Our goal is to provide young people with meaningful opportunities for education, training and volunteer/community service so that they remain a part of the Red Cross family throughout their lives. Young people up to age 24 make up 35 percent of all Red Cross volunteers.

It's easy to get involved. Please see our list of projects and youth courses, and then contact us at (973) 379-4198 for complete details and registration.

 

 

American Red Cross - Change a Life: It Takes Two

Some Red Cross Club activities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Numerous fundraising events throughout the school year to benefit the local chapter, disaster relief or the chapter’s local food pantry.

• Food drives at local supermarkets to replenish the food pantry

• Representing the Chapter’s Youth Services in local parades, at health fairs, and community events.

• Disaster Team training to help in the set up and maintenance of local shelters during emergency situations.

• Maintaining water station at annual President’s Cup Race.

• Volunteering at the Chapters Annual 5K Run/Walk for Life in December.

• Coordinating the Chapter’s annual Toy Depot (holiday toy drive) among township schools.

• Assisting Chapter staff with clerical duties during summers and school vacations

• Assisting with the delivery of Meals-On-Wheels during summers and school vacations.

Youth Courses

Babysitter's Training

CPR/First Aid Training for Teens

Basic Aid Training (BAT)

Disaster Training for Youth

Youth have the opportunity to participate in our Disaster Program at the Millburn - Short Hills Chapter.  Free training is offered, and we encourage youth to take Introduction to Disaster, Mass Care and Shelter Operations.  After training is complete, volunteers help set up shelters, assist the shelter manager,  staff the shelter registration desk, count meals served for the daily report and assist elderly shelter residents, as needed.  In addition, volunteers prepare and serve food, help with clean up, stock and monitor the canteen, and hand out bulk distribution items.

Red Cross training is the same all over the country.  Therefore, when you go to college, you can still use your skills!!

Disaster courses are offered at the Millburn- Short Hills Chapter.  Some may be taken online. You must take Introduction to Disaster first , followed by Mass CareShelter Operations. and then

To become a member of our Disaster Action Team,  please call 973-379-4198.