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Fundraising Events (adolescents)
Volunteer at South Central Chapter special fundraising events such as
The Trail of Terror
- The Antiques and Collectibles Sale
- The Silent/ Live Auction
Food Pantry (high school)
Help out at our Branch Office in Wallingford unloading food from the van, putting away and packing bags for clients.
Photo: Red Cross Youth volunteer helps an older woman carry a food bag at the local food pantry
Comfort Kids
Comfort kits are provided to clients who have been affected by a fire or large-scale disaster. The kit includes travel-size items such as soap, comb, deodorant, etc.
Photo: Winter flood victims start their recovery with Red Cross cleanup kits.
Blood Drives (high school)
Red Cross is the sole supplier of blood in Connecticut hospitals. You can help at blood drives by becoming a receptionist, serving refreshments, or providing general assistance.
Photo: Red Cross volunteer working at a Blood drive
Measles Initiative (all ages)
Each year, a disease barely remembered by most Americans kills nearly one million children, a half million of those in Africa alone. This is an International effort to help vaccinate 200 million children and prevent 1.2 million childhood deaths caused by measles in Africa.
Before the Measles Initiative In Guinea, Africa , measles killed more children than AIDS, it killed more children than tuberculosis, and it killed more children than malnutrition.
The South Central Chapter offers a variety of ideas & projects to help raise funds for this youth campaign.
Photo: The National Youth Campaign involves young people in the United States in saving lives of their peers in Africa. Gregory Pendergast, whose school participated in, and raised money for this campaign, accompanied the group on this trip to Africa. More information
Masters of Disaster
(all ages)
The American Red Cross has developed a curriculum that not only teaches students about disaster safety, but helps teachers meet their required objectives as well! The Masters of Disaster Curriculum Kit contains ready-to-go lesson plans, activities, and demonstrations on disaster-related topics that teachers can incorporate within core subject areas.
http://www.redcross.org/disaster/masters/
Summer Youth Program
West Haven Hospital
(all ages 14-18)
During the months of July and August, the Summer Youth Program at the West Haven VA hospital allows youth ages 14–18 to gain first-hand experience in the medical field as well as providing a valuable and worthwhile volunteer experience.
Red Cross Club
(all ages)
Red Cross School clubs are school-based service groups that help the Red Cross fulfill its humanitarian mission. Working closely with the local Red Cross Unit, club members participate in Red Cross Service projects that impact their community and the world. Student members will discover many new opportunities for self-development and be encouraged to choose activities that will most effectively fulfill the community’s greatest needs.
Office Assistance
(junior high and older)
The Red Cross is looking for volunteers to help with various clerical duties such as mailings, data entry, filing, answering phone calls, washing and vacuuming cars, etc. Offices are located in New Haven and Wallingford.
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