volunteers Archive
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Today is our day. This power is your power.
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Red Cross engages public in May 8 celebrations in Malta
Posted on May 12, 2013 | No CommentsExciting live demonstrations and a general feel good atmosphere permeated the square in front of one of the most popular shopping arcades on the island last weekend as the... -
British Red Cross in action at the London Olympics
Posted on July 27, 2012 | No CommentsDuring the London 2012 Olympic Games, British Red Cross volunteers will be present in five of London's busiest train stations, as well as at the sailing site in Dorset to provide first aid support to the crowds of spectators. First aiders will also be on hand at local venues showing the Games. -
A day to celebrate volunteers… to celebrate us
Posted on December 5, 2011 | No CommentsToday, 5 December, is the International Volunteer Day. This is a time for thanking volunteers for the priceless contributions they make. 2011 marks both the European Year of Volunteering and the 10th anniversary of the International Year of Volunteers (IYV+10)... -
Returning the favour: “Protect. Promote. Recognize. Volunteering in emergencies.”
Posted on December 1, 2011 | No CommentsToday, during the 31st International Conference, the Red Cross Red Crescent is launching a pioneer report that calls society to support and protect all volunteers. “Promote. Protect. Recognize. Volunteering in emergencies” - the message could not be stronger and more straight-forward than this. Nowadays people may easily wonder what makes a person decide to give their free time to volunteering... -
Promote, Protect, Recognise Volunteers. This features the diverse way that volunteers are making a difference and promoting the spirit of volunteerism throughout the world.Learn more about volunteering…
Posted on November 25, 2011 | No Comments -
“On air” in Costa Rica Radio: ‘the adventure of being young’
Posted on November 18, 2011 | No CommentsThe voice of volunteers in Costa Rica is echoing through the waves of the online radio station CRJ, "the adventure of being young". Created by the Costa Rica Red Cross Youth and on air since June this year, the online radio station broadcasts 24 hours a day 55 different programs and has 4 original productions... -
Running for humanity in the Philippines
Posted on November 17, 2011 | No CommentsTo mark International Volunteering Day, 5 December 2011, the Philippine Red Cross will launch a huge fun run on December 4: the “Million Volunteers Run”. The streets of Manila and of several cities around the archipelago will be filled with people, all running to promote the volunteering spirit. Young, old, rich, poor, famous and family will be participating in the day’s events. -
Volunteers: Thank You a 100,000 times!
Posted on November 15, 2011 | 2 CommentsIn view of the upcoming International Volunteer Day on December, 5, the French Red Cross is thanking its 52,000 volunteers on a massive initiative on Facebook and other social networks. ‘Dites-leur 100 000 fois Merci!’, or ‘Tell them a 100,000 times Thank You!’ operation also celebrates the European Year of Volunteering dedicated to the 100 million people in Europe who choose to donate their time and efforts to help the most vulnerable. -
Mozambique: Red Cross volunteers provide First Aid during the 10th All-African Games
Posted on October 4, 2011 | No CommentsThe Mozambique Red Cross Society has partnered with the Government’s Ministry of Youth and Sport to provide first aid assistance to athletes during the 10th All-Africa Games. -
A story of inspiration: From despair to “PRICELESS” leadership
Posted on September 22, 2011 | 7 CommentsThe youngest registered participant at the Global Volunteer Conference was a young man from the Pakistan Red Crescent Society. Syed Mahmood Kazmi, at only 19 years of age, is the president of the Pakistan Red Crescent Society Youth Club, member of the Emergency Response Team, First Aid facilitator, Youth as Agents of Behavioural Change (YABC) peer educator and a constant advocate for volunteering. -
An Intern’s Blog: “We can’t let down”
Posted on September 20, 2011 | 1 CommentThe Global Volunteer Conference is over. I cannot believe how quickly it came and went. Sitting in the hall on the last day, and listening to the Declaration on Volunteering being read-out, I was proud to have been a part of the team. I was also glad to have become acquainted with some inspirational and refreshingly energetic people. But most of all, I left Budapest with a feeling of accomplishment. -
An Intern’s Blog: Learning all the about the 3Ts of Volunteering at the GVC
Posted on September 16, 2011 | No CommentsAfter months of planning, anticipation and excitement, the first ever Global Volunteer Conference kicked-off in true humanitarian spirit yesterday morning. It was wonderful to see a room filled with people passionate about humanitarian and development work, excitingly chatting to the person sitting next to them about why they were here. -
An Intern’s Blog: Countdown to the Global Volunteer Conference
Posted on September 12, 2011 | No CommentsWhen I heard that my department- Youth Action and Volunteering Development - was involved in organising the global volunteering conference with the UN, I was more than excited. And imagine my joy when I heard I was actually going along to this first ever international Global Volunteer Conference in Budapest. -
After the storm
Posted on September 6, 2011 | No CommentsWhen Susan Wallace evacuated her home and went to the American Red Cross shelter at Indian River High School in Dagsboro, Delaware, she didn't know what to expect. She was so pleasantly surprised by her two-night visit to the shelter that she intends to become a Red Cross volunteer.
