OC Volunteer Opportunity Fair

The success of the Red Cross cannot be attributed to anyone more deserving than the amazing volunteers who dedicate their time, talents, and money to the humanitarian mission of the Red Cross. They make up the identity of the Red Cross and without them, the organization would not be where it is today. That is one of the reasons engaging and recruiting volunteers is such an essential chapter function.

In pursuit of this, CSC member Grady Murphy coordinated the first all-chapter Volunteer Opportunity Fair showcasing our chapter’s new Volunteer Mentoring Program. On February 26th, 2011, over 20 functions and activities across a variety of departments were represented at the event. Function leads were given the opportunity to showcase how their functions contribute to the mission of the American Red Cross to new volunteers looking for ways to donate their talents and time. 25+ new and potential volunteers attended to find out how what their best fit would be within the many opportunities for voluntary service in the organization. CSC member Monique Phan attended to support the Preparedness Education function and recruited a volunteer who is now working to engage the local Indian population. The Volunteer Mentor Program also used the event to kick off their new program which provides experienced volunteers to serve as mentors for new chapter members as they find their place in the mission of the Red Cross. Due to the Fair’s success, the chapter has elected to hold this event 2 more times before the end of the calendar year and on a quarterly basis from then on.