Tag: volunteer
Meet Ron Johnson, Red Cross Volunteer Extraordinaire
By Red Cross volunteer Harriet Vanderbilt Whether in the Red Cross office or classroom or on deployment, Cascades Region volunteers will find Ron Johnson energetically working to build stronger programs […]
Red Cross Blood Transportation Volunteer Marks 5 Years on the Job
Every year, the Red Cross Cascades Region collects about 182,000 units of blood from our generous donors. But, that is just the first step in the process. We rely on […]
What Motivates Red Cross Volunteers?
This Disaster Action Volunteer Sums it up. By Volunteer Debra Slade The call to be a volunteer stands out as a powerful testament to human empathy, compassion, and the desire […]
Chaplain’s Red Cross Volunteerism Syncs with Coast Guard Duties
By Volunteer Harriet Vanderbilt Nearly fifty years ago, Chaplain Greg Kaminski began volunteering at the Red Cross as a water safety/lifeguard instructor. He continues to train instructors for numerous camps, […]
John Sheehan Lives His Passion for Serving
By Harriet Vanderbilt, Red Cross Volunteer “I have always had an interest in emergency community service”, declares John Sheehan. A Portland resident, John signed up to volunteer with his Neighborhood […]
Board Member Spotlight: Jesse Gordon Long Energizes Red Cross
Colleen Hathaway/Red Cross Cascades Region I recently chatted with Jesse Gordon Long, the newest of fourteen Red Cross Cascades Region board members, who graciously gave me some of his time […]
Board Spotlight: Two new board members named Emily using their powers for good
Chelsea White/Red Cross Cascades Region The Central Oregon Chapter of the Cascades Region recently welcomed two new board members and although they are new to the board, they each have […]
Answering the Call: Coast Guard Veteran Bruce Hibbs’ Service after Service
Colleen Hathaway, Red Cross Cascades Region Coast Guard Service For 31 years, Bruce Hibbs served in the United States Coast Guard, contributing his knowledge and skills to an array of […]
From Peru to Ridgefield. Celebrating an Unforgettable Red Cross Experience this Hispanic Heritage Month.
Marisa Bevington/Cascades Region Volunteer “I had never found myself in a situation where people came to donate blood with a lot of willingness and joy to support people they don’t […]
Deploying to Maui: One Volunteer’s Perspective
By Colleen Hathaway/Red Cross Cascades Region The Hawaii wildfires devastating the state are the worst in Hawaii’s history and the deadliest fires in the United States in more than 100 […]