The American Red Cross, a humanitarian organization led by volunteers and guided by its Congressional Charter and fundamental principles of the International Red Cross Movement, will provide relief to victims of disasters and help people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies.

Description:
The American Red Cross Darien/Stamford Chapter provides the following services to the community:

Disaster & Emergency Services

Disaster Preparedness Education

Services to the Armed Forces & Veterans

Health and Safety Services

CPR & First Aid

Blood Services

Language Bank

Loan closet

Youth Services

History:
The American Red Cross foundation was laid in 1859 when Swiss businessman Henri Dunant observed first- hand the atrocities of war when 40,000 troops were killed or wounded on Northern Italian battle fields. He wrote about his experiences in "A Memory of Solferino" prompting wide spread attention to the need for world wide humanitarian relief. His concern was shared and the International Committee of the Red Cross was born. Dunant's ideas also led to the development of the Geneva Conventions. His vision would eventually reach a woman named Clara Barton, who was active as a nurse during the Civil War. She persuaded the U.S. government to sign the Geneva Conventions and founded the American Association of the Red Cross on May 21,1881.

Contact person: Dana Ross, Volunteer Manager, (phone), (email)
Office fax number: (203)-324-4557

Address:

112 Prospect Street, 2nd Fl. Stamford, CT 06901 (See a map)

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

Directions:

Nearest Metro/Subway Stop: Metro North,   Walk distance (in minutes): 30   Nearest Bus Stop: Prospect Street, 2 minute walk

Miscellaneous Information

Does your agency have weekend volunteer opportunities?
	No
Does your agency have evening volunteer opportunities?
	No
Does your agecny accept court ordered communituy service volunteers?
	Yes
Does your agency accept and coordinate group projects for corporate volunteers?
	Yes
Does your agency accept and coordinate group projects for youth volunteers?
	No
Does your agency accept youth volunteers ages 8-13 with adult supervision?
	No
Does your agency accept youth volunteers ages 14-18?
	Yes