CONCORD, NH — Are you good in an emergency? How about a disaster?
The American Red Cross is actively seeking to recruit new volunteers who will be ready for training at the next round of bootcamps.
The Red Cross is a workforce that is made up of a 90 percent volunteer staff. Volunteers from all walks of life with varying experiences bring their talent and compassion to help deliver the Red Cross Mission – to alleviate suffering.
In the New Hampshire and Vermont region, the Red Cross deploys volunteers to respond to disasters that displace families, on average, every 17 hours. A strong corps of volunteers trained to deliver comfort and care is priority to ensure that no family goes without.
The need for volunteers across the region is critical. While pockets of dedicated volunteers continue to support the residents in their territories around our two states, more hands are needed for the work that the Red Cross does here in New Hampshire and Vermont.
Upcoming Bootcamps:
March 24-25, 2017- Bethlehem, NH
Friday, March 24 – 5pm to 9pm
Saturday, March 25 – 8am to 4pm
NH Fire and EMS Training Facility, 6 Trudeau Rd., Bethlehem, NH 03574
Sign up here: Register for Bethlehem, NH – Disaster Bootcamp
Questions: Contact Frank Grima at 603-812-1874 or Frank.Grima@redcross.org
April 7 – 9, 2017 – Keene, NH
Friday, April 7 – 6pm to 930pm
Keene Red Cross Office – 83 Court St, Keene NH 03431
Saturday, April 8 – 9am to 4pm
Keene Rec Center – 312 Washington St, Keene NH 03431
Sunday, April 9 – 8a-1:30p
Keene Red Cross Office – 83 Court St, Keene NH 03431
Sign up here: Register for Keene, NH – Disaster Bootcamp
Questions: Contact Edward Blanchard at 603-513-9895 or Edward.Blanchard@redcross.org
The Disaster Bootcamp is a fast track training opportunity for individuals interested in becoming an American Red Cross Disaster Responder. The Bootcamp is a day-and-a-half-long training session to become a Disaster Response Volunteer. It is also an opportunity for current Disaster Responders to brush up on vital skills.