 The Future Is In Your Hands!
Today, the involvement of young people with the Red Cross is more
important than ever. We have many opportunities that provide
comprehensive paths for education and training in Red Cross services for
volunteer/community services. A few possibilities to explore:
Health & Safety Services
Youth learn first aid, CPR, water safety classes, and are trained to
serve as instructors.
International Services
Youth learn about other cultures by becoming International Red Cross
pen pals, by making international exchanges between a local American Red
Cross chapter and a "sister" Red Cross or Red Crescent society in
another nation.
Biomedical Services
Youth, ages 17 and older, are donating blood, and younger Red Cross
volunteers help with community blood drive operations - acting as
escorts, and serving refreshments.
Other Youth Activities
School Related Activities, Leadership Development, and Community
Services.
For Youth Council and/or Jr. Red Cross inquiries,
please contact Lauren Gill at
lgill@sussexredcross.org
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Measles Initiative - The Youth Council
and the Junior Red Cross have come together to work on the
Measles Initiative, a project providing a vaccine to children in
Africa. Measles is the leading killer of children in Africa ,
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This is a preventable disease, and a one
dollar contribution can provide the vaccination and the tools
required for the vaccine. Measles, a disease almost completely
unknown by today’s American children, remains a number one fear
of mothers in Africa . It is the single leading cause of death
among young people there, claiming nearly 14 million children
annually, more lives than any other disease, famine or
disaster.
This year the Chapter’s goal is to vaccinate
1000 kids. To reach this number the Junior Red Cross has made
measles ribbons, to hand out when a donation has been made. They
also have made a large map of Africa covered in 1000 small
children and when a donation is made a child is taken off the
board. When the goal of 1000 children is met, the entire map of
Africa was revealed.
Anyone willing to save a life can make
donations to the: Measles Initiative, c/o Sussex County Chapter
Youth Council, 93 Spring Street, Newton NJ 07860. |
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