The Red Cross is a humanitarian organization helping people prevent, prepare for, and cope with emergencies. Volunteerism, the process by which neighbor gets to help neighbor, is a rich tradition that goes back as far as the very founding of the organization. The Red Cross began its first decade being staffed entirely by volunteers, and volunteers have continued to be a central part of the mission. Today, there are over one million people volunteering with the Red Cross nationally. At the Northern Vermont Chapter, over 300 volunteers serve at all levels and in various capacities. In fact, most of our services to the community are delivered by volunteers.

Description:
Programs provided to the community include safety education and training, disaster relief and preparedness, and international services. We plan, prepare for and respond to disasters large and small. Since disaster can strike anywhere and anybody, we must be prepared to respond everywhere. Our clients include both those directly affected by disaster and those trying to help them. We also provide the following services to the community: Emergency communications between members of the armed forces and their families; International tracing and messaging and instruction on International Humanitarian Law; Instruction in life saving skills and prevention - swimming, First Aid, CPR, HIV education etc.; Youth programs focusing on leadership development.

Contact people:

Michael Coughlin, Director Of Development, (802) 660-9130, (email) Rob Levine, Executive Director, (802) 660-9130 ext 102, (email)

Office fax number: (802) 660-9136

Address:

29 Mansfield Ave. Burlington, VT 05401 (See a map)

Web Site: http://www.nvtredcross.org

Miscellaneous Information

1. What target populations does your agency serve?
	Anyone affected by disasters; Professionals required to take CPR/First Aid/AED training for licensing/regulatory requirements; Members of the community interested in learning life saving skills or health education; Members of the Armed Forces and their families; Youth
3. How many paid staff (FTE) do you have?
	8
4. Please indicate your organization type:
	Independent 501 (c)3
Volunteers for this agency can serve in these county(s):
	Chittenden, Franklin and Grand Isle Counties

Overall Experience   
I volunteer at the American Red Cross

I do office work at the American Red Cross and I love it. Itis a fun place to go and Volunteer posted by TheONE on June 3, 2005