Here is what is happening at your DuBois Chapter of the American Red Cross.
President’s Day: The office will be closed on Monday for President’s Day. Disaster Response volunteers are on call to respond to an emergency if needed.
Haiti Earthquake Response: Anyone wishing to give to the American Red Cross relief efforts in Haiti can send your donation to the DuBois Chapter, 109 N Brady Street, Suite 2, DuBois, PA 15801. Please place “International Relief Fund” or “IRF” on the memo line of the check. Thank you.
Disaster Response:
If you would like more information on how you can become a Red Cross volunteer or how your organization can support the work of the American Red Cross in your area, please drop us an email at duboisarc@verizon.net or call us at 371-2750.
Disaster Action Team Meeting: The monthly gathering of disaster volunteers to discuss previous responses and plan for future activities is open to all chapter disaster volunteers and anyone interested in learning more about Red Cross disaster response. DAT meets, 6 PM, the fourth Tuesday of each month. Please call the office for more information.
¾ Tuesday, Feb. 23, 6 p.m.
¾ Tuesday, March 23, 6 p.m.
¾ Tuesday, April 27, 6 p.m.
Fundamentals of Disaster Assessment: This Red Cross Disaster volunteer course will be offered at the DuBois Chapter office on Monday, Feb. 22 at 6 p.m. The purpose of this course is to introduce the critical role of Disaster Assessment, explore related preparedness tasks, learn how to collect and communicate disaster assessment information, and become familiar with how disaster assessment information supports management and service delivery decisions.
Fulfilling Our Mission: The introductory course for all Disaster volunteers will be offered at the DuBois Chapter office on Monday, March 1 at 6 p.m. The purpose of this course is to introduce the mission of the Red Cross, the principles and values that support the mission and the expected behaviors of Red Cross volunteers and employees in the conduct of that mission.
Disaster classes are free of charge to all Red Cross volunteers.
Blood drive opportunities:
Wednesday, Feb. 24 – DuBois Area Catholic School, 3 – 7 p.m.
Tuesday, March 2 – DuBois Christian School , 1 – 7 p.m.
Saturday, March 13, DuBois Middle School, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Friday, March 19, Christ Lutheran Church, 1 – 7 p.m.
Health and Safety Classes:
Standard First Aid – Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2010, 6 p.m., Chapter office
Adult CPR/AED – Tuesday, March 2, 2010, 6 p.m., Chapter office
Standard First Aid – Tuesday, March 16, 2010, 6 p.m., Chapter office
The cost of the class is $20. Please call the Chapter office at 371-2750 to register for classes.
Other Opportunities:
Newsletter folding party – Wednesday, Feb. 24, Chapter office, 9 a.m.
Office Volunteers Needed:
The DuBois Chapter needs volunteers to assist in the office on a regular basis. If you are interested in spending as little as 4 hours a week in an office atmosphere, enjoy answering the phone, taking messages, making phone calls, filing, and other office work and would like to become a Red Cross volunteer, please call the office at 371-2750 or email us at duboisarc@verizon.net.
Volunteering: We are always looking for people who are interested in using their special gifts and talents to support the Red Cross Mission. You can choose how much or how little you can get involved. Maybe you could help out with a Red Cross event once a year, or would like to be on a committee that meets every other month. Perhaps you are interested in teaching and have three hours every couple of months to volunteer teach a community health and safety class. Maybe you like working with people and could spend a couple of hours a month helping with a blood drive or manning a booth at a Red Cross Event. If you are looking for a leadership role, consider chairing a committee or submit your name for consideration for a seat on the Chapter Board of Directors. Our Disaster Action team is always looking for individuals willing to get help during a disaster. Training is required for Disaster response so please contact us for more information if this interests you.
Contact the chapter office for more information on how you can become a Red Cross volunteer. We look forward to hearing from you.
Sheetz Coupons: We have Sheetz coupon books good for a MTO item and any size fountain drink or self serve coffee available in the chapter office. These coupons come in books of 1o and sell for $4 each. Pick up a couple of books to sell to your neighbors, co-workers, family, and friends. Proceeds go to the DuBois chapter.
We also invite you to visit our Web site. If you have any ideas that will make it more useful, interesting, and welcoming, please let us know.
The DuBois Chapter is part of the West Central Pennsylvania Region of the American Red Cross. Also known as the Indiana Region, the regional chapters work together to ensure services and leadership for the region. The chapters included in this region are: DuBois, Indiana, Southern Alleghenies, Clearfield-Jefferson, Elk-Cameron Counties, and Centre Communities. The DuBois Chapter is a DuBois United Way Partner.
