Volunteer Classifieds 
American Red Cross
Hampton Roads Chapter 
November 9, 2009
Greetings!
 
I hope this finds you doing well on this beautiful Monday afternoon!  Thank you for volunteering with the Hampton Roads Chapter of the American Red Cross.  Your contributions mean so much, to so many.
 
Please be advised, in observance of Veteran's Day, our office will be closed on Wednesday, November 11th.
 
We'd like to extend a sincere thank-you to those who attended our training session on November 3rd for volunteerism at the Hampton VA.  Judith Curtis and Danielle Westbrooks provided a stellar presentation, teaching our group the ins and outs of volunteering at the hospital.  We hope to involve Chapter volunteers in group activities in the near future.  If you missed the meeting and/or have questions, please contact Sheila Keenan, SAF Coordinator at 878-3339 or sheila.j.keenan@us.army.mil.  We will keep you posted on opportunities!
 
We'd also like to extend a sincere thank you to those who assisted with our Fall Thank-a-thon!  A group of Red Crossers wrote hand-written thank you cards to our generous financial donors on Friday, November 6th.  Your support really means a lot to those who graciously support Red Cross services. 
 
And thank you...to those who responded to our appeal for Bingo volunteers and front desk receptionists.  You'll find additional opportunities listed below!
November Bingo
 
We will have Bingo every Saturday during the month of November at Chestnut Bingo Hall (4711 Chestnut Ave.) from 12:30-4:30pm.  (Youth, please see me for a permission slip form.)  For those available to help with Bingo, please let me (Dawn Roberts) know the dates that you are available for, as soon as possible!   
November is National Youth Involvement Month
Youth, we challenge you!  The time to establish a Red Cross Club at your school is NOW!  Check out this link for guidance on how we can make this happen, together. 
 
We encourage our youth to participate in the four-week youth challenge!  For more information, please visit redcrossyouth.org.  For more information on existing and pending Red Cross Clubs in our community, please contact Dawn at 838-7320.
Holiday Mail for Heroes 
Please visit here to learn about this exciting program!  Cards must be sent to the indicated PO Box, no later than December 7th.  Sorry, cards cannot be dropped off at the Chapter.  We ask that all participants follow applicable guidelines for writing cards. 
 
 
Volunteers are needed to help us sort!
  Please join us on Friday, December 11th from Noon -7pm (Chapter training room) to sort cards!  These cards will be dispersed to local Heroes, in time for the holidays. 
 
For more information about the program, please call Sheila Keenan at 838-7320.  To sign up to help with sorting, please call or email Dawn at 838-7320 or droberts@hrredcross.org.
The Human Race
Walk With Us!  Enjoy a stroll through the beautiful Celebration in Lights!  A fun, family-oriented way to give back to your community! 
 
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Newport News Park
5-7pm
 
Participants should park at Woodside High School and will be transported to the park by bus.  The cost for each participant is $16.00 (children 2 and under are admitted free).  50% of the proceeds will benefit the programs of the Hampton Roads Chapter of the American Red Cross.  50% of proceeds will benefit the programs of the Volunteer Center of the Virginia Peninsula.  For more information, call or email Dawn at 838-7320 or droberts@hrredcross.org.
 
December Front Desk Opportunities
          Tuesday, December 22nd - 1-5pm
    Wednesday, December 23rd - 1-5pm
 Thursday, December 24th - 1-5pm
    Monday, December 28th - 9am-1pm
Monday, December 28th - 1-5pm
Tuesday, December 29th - 1-5pm
                                     Wednesday, December 30th - 1-5pm
                                  Thursday, December 31st - 1-5pm
 
Sign up by calling or emailing Dawn!
Heroes Wanted
Heroes Logo
Become a Hero for the Hampton Roads Chapter of the American Red Cross!  Please call Jennifer Frank, Special Events Coordinator to learn how YOU can get involved with this exciting, grass roots fundraising campaign!  838-7320 or jfrank@hrredcross.org.
Chester
 
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Disaster Services Trainings
 
Please contact Dawn Roberts or Bob Green for course descriptions and/or to register. 
 
November 10th:  Bulk Distribution - 6pm
 
November 12th:
Fulfilling Our Mission - 6pm
 
November 17th:
Disaster Assessment Basics - 6pm
 
November 19th:
Disaster Assessment Basics - 9am
 
December 10th: 
Fulfilling Our Mission - 6pm
 
December 15th:
Mass Care:  Overview - 6pm
 
December 17th:
Mass Care:  Overview - 9am
  
Featured Article 
 
National Hotel Chain Offers Volunteers a Complimentary Overnight Stay
October 7, 2009

Give eight hours of Red Cross volunteer service and exchange it for a complimentary (or in some cases 50% discounted) hotel room at one of the participating Sage hotels across the country. The offer ends March 31, 2010.
Advance reservations and a letter on Red Cross letterhead that confirms your service are required. The number of available rooms and blackout dates vary for each hotel. Additional terms and conditions can be found on the Sage Hospitality Web site.
Meetings/Other Training Opportunities
 
December 2nd:  Chapter Tour - Noon - Please contact Esther Sheppard, Chief Development Officer for more information, 838-7320. 
 
December 3rd:  10am & 6pm - Volunteer Orientations - Call Dawn to sign up!

Visit www.redcross.org for information about our organization's Gift of the Month program.

FREE
GERM PERSONAL PROTECTION
PACK! 
 
It's cold and flu season!  Is your business prepared to battle the germs!?   Let us help you!  Schedule a Health & Safety training  for a group of six or more and each participant will receive a free "Germ Personal Protection" pack.  Please contact Urica Jones, Health & Safety Consultant at 838-7320 or ujones@hrredcross.org for pricing details and to schedule your training. 
 
A minimum of 6 participants required per course.  Courses included in this promotion are Adult CPR/AED, Infant/Child CPR, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider, Standard First Aid, and Pet First Aid/CPR.  Combination options available. 
Offer Expires: December 31, 2009