Greetings!
Good Morning and Happy New Year!
My sincere wishes are that each of you are doing well on this beautiful Thursday.
You'll find a variety of volunteer opportunities highlighted within this issue of the Classifieds.
I hope that you're inspired to continue with your volunteer service in 2010! Perhaps you're ready to try something new? Maybe this is the year that you'd like to expand your membership and donate blood for the first time, take a CPR or First Aid course or maybe gather a group of family or friends to raise funds to support our chapter. There are so many ways that you can help and we truly NEED you.
Last week, I posted information about the "Give a Day. Get a Disney Day." program, offered by Disney and the Points of Light Foundation. The program officially launched on January 1st, providing Americans the opportunity to register at www.disneyparks.com, sign up their families for a day of service and in return, receive a free ticket to Disney World or Disneyland. Unfortunately, at this time, our participation in the program is limited, as we work through some technical glitches. As of today, we do not have any opportunities posted. We do hope to post opportunities for volunteers (14 years of age and older) in the near future. If you have any questions about this program, please visit the Disney website. I will keep you posted as our opportunities are added to the site.
Have a wonderful week. Stay safe. Stay warm. Thank you for your ongoing support. I look forward to working with you in 2010.
Thank you for all that you do!
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January Bingo - Volunteers are needed!
We will have Bingo every Saturday during the month of January at Chestnut Bingo Hall (4711 Chestnut Ave.) from 12:30-4:30pm. (Youth, please see me for a permission slip form.) Call or email Dawn to sign up. 838-7320 or droberts@hrredcross.org |
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MyTime Women's Show - Volunteers Needed Volunteers are needed to staff an information booth on Saturday, January 16th at the Hampton Roads Convention Center. Two shifts are available, with the first running from 11am-2pm and the second from 2-5pm. The show provides a fresh way to connect with the community during a day devoted exclusively to women. With attendees from all over Hampton Roads, this informative and enteratning event provides an opportunity to shop, sample new products and gather information about an endless range of topics. Our Chapter will have a booth, providing information about Red Cross services and opportunities. For more information and/or to sign up, please contact Kesha Person (shift 1) or Dawn Roberts (shift 2). 838-7320 or kperson@hrredcross.org or droberts@hrredcross.org. |
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Red Cross Day at the Capitol 
Join us for the Red Cross Day at the Capitol on January 19, 2010. Meet and greet state law makers and fellow Red Cross staff from around the state. Vans will leave early from the Chapter. Please contact Ronald Strong, Community Relations Coordinator for more information and/or to sign up. 838-7320 or rstrong@hrredcross.org |
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Blood Services Meeting 
If you are a current blood services volunteer and/or wish to learn more about our blood services program and opportunities therein, please join us for a volunteer meeting, in the Chapter training room on January 28th (6pm). For more information and/or to RSVP, please contact Kesha Person, Blood Services Coordinator at 838-7320 or kperson@hrredcross.org. |
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Volunteers needed for TOGAFEST Peninsula Strong presents TOGAFEST to benefit the Hampton Roads Chapter of the American Red Cross, Trinity Lutheran School and Youth Challenge (Hope Center).
Where: Saints Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church
60 Traverse Road, Newport News
When: Saturday, February 20, 2010
8pm-12am
Volunteers Needed
Coat Check: Two volunteers are needed from 9pm-12:30am to set up a coat check, provide guest service throughout the event and break down.
Registration and Drink Ticket Sales: Two volunteers are needed from 7:30-10pm and one volunteer is needed from 10pm-12am. These volunteers will handle the check in of guests on the will call list and those who pre-paid. They will also handle the collection of door sales and VIP parking sales.
This opportunity is limited to volunteers who are 21 years of age and older, as alcoholic beverages will be served. All participating volunteers will receive a free Chapter tee-shirt. The event features food, beverages and live entertainment.
For more information and/or to sign up, please contact Jennifer Frank, Special Events Coordinator at 838-7320 or jfrank@hrredcross.org.
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Heroes Wanted 
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. |
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Navin Narayan College Scholarship
Are you a high school senior, active with the Red Cross (for a minimum of two years), planning to attend a four-year university and to continue with your volunteering? You could qualify for a $2,500 college scholarship! Visit this page for more information and to access application forms. | |
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Disaster Services Trainings
Please contact Dawn Roberts or Bob Green for course descriptions and/or to register.
838-7320
January 12th
DAT Workshop - 6pm
January 14th:
Fulfilling Our Mission- 6pm
February 10th:
Disaster Assessment -
6pm
February 18th:
Fulfilling Our Mission -
6pm
March 16th: Foundations of Disaster Mental Health - 6pm
March 18th:
Fulfilling Our Mission -
6pm |
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Amateur Radio Class
An Amateur Radio class is being offered on January 16th, 23rd, 30th and February 13th and 20th with a test session set for February 27th. Classes are to be held at Northampton Church of Christ at 1409 Todds Lane. The classes are free but you will need to purchase your own manual. For additional information, please contact Dawn. | |
