It's National Volunteer Week
National Volunteer Week is designated to recognize all volunteers and celebrate the spirit of volunteerism.
At the American Red Cross, we are especially grateful for the hundreds of thousands of volunteers across the nation who contribute their time, blood and financial support. Many of us are ourselves volunteers. We know first-hand the selfless nature of people who give with no expectation of being paid for their time.
However, volunteers will tell you that they are well-paid. The reward for their work is not money, but is, instead, the satisfaction of helping others, active involvement in the community and the friendships that form through volunteer work.
Service has a profound effect on the person who provides the help as well. “I’m not wealthy, but I am richer because I volunteer,” comments one Red Crosser when expressing that volunteering has changed her life.
“This year, the theme of National Volunteer Week is "Celebrating People in Action," and that is just what Red Cross volunteers are – people in action”, says Jason Bange executive director of the McKean-Potter Counties American Red Cross. The actions of the American Red Cross volunteers provide relief to victims affected by disasters; they help people prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies; they provide lifesaving blood to victims of disease, burns and injuries; they connect families separated by a call to duty; they teach lifesaving skills; and the American Red Cross celebrates the actions of our volunteers who enable us to fulfill our mission.
“To our local volunteers, we thank you for all you give us”, said Bange. “If you are not currently a volunteer for the American Red Cross, you are invited to join us. Right now, we especially need people who would like to deliver for our Meals on Wheels program or participate in our Disaster program.” To volunteer, contact Jason Bange at the Red Cross office at 368-6197.
At the American Red Cross, we are especially grateful for the hundreds of thousands of volunteers across the nation who contribute their time, blood and financial support. Many of us are ourselves volunteers. We know first-hand the selfless nature of people who give with no expectation of being paid for their time.
However, volunteers will tell you that they are well-paid. The reward for their work is not money, but is, instead, the satisfaction of helping others, active involvement in the community and the friendships that form through volunteer work.
Service has a profound effect on the person who provides the help as well. “I’m not wealthy, but I am richer because I volunteer,” comments one Red Crosser when expressing that volunteering has changed her life.
“This year, the theme of National Volunteer Week is "Celebrating People in Action," and that is just what Red Cross volunteers are – people in action”, says Jason Bange executive director of the McKean-Potter Counties American Red Cross. The actions of the American Red Cross volunteers provide relief to victims affected by disasters; they help people prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies; they provide lifesaving blood to victims of disease, burns and injuries; they connect families separated by a call to duty; they teach lifesaving skills; and the American Red Cross celebrates the actions of our volunteers who enable us to fulfill our mission.
“To our local volunteers, we thank you for all you give us”, said Bange. “If you are not currently a volunteer for the American Red Cross, you are invited to join us. Right now, we especially need people who would like to deliver for our Meals on Wheels program or participate in our Disaster program.” To volunteer, contact Jason Bange at the Red Cross office at 368-6197.
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