OREGON RED CROSS SEEKS VOLUNTEER GREETERS
Posted: July 30th, 2010 10:05 AM
Have you ever wanted to volunteer, but worry about the time commitment? Now, just two hours can make a difference for the Oregon Red Cross.
Volunteers are signing up to help with "Buy A Blanket," a month-long campaign designed to educate Oregonians about the importance of preparedness and encourage their support of local disaster relief. On four Saturdays (Sept. 11, 18, 25 and Oct. 2), volunteers can register for a two-hour shift, greeting customers in Fred Meyer stores around the state.
Each customer will receive a disaster checklist, filled with inexpensive items that will help them be prepared for anything. They'll also have the opportunity to purchase a "virtual blanket," a gift of comfort and hope for their neighbors after a devastating house fire.
"In order to volunteer as a greeter, all you need is a friendly smile and cheerful attitude," said Maree Wacker, Regional Executive for the Oregon Red Cross. Volunteer greeters must also be 16 or older.
The Buy A Blanket campaign will take place in 50 Fred Meyer stores throughout Oregon, so volunteers are needed across the state. To sign up for a two-hour shift at your nearest Fred Meyer store, visit www.buyablanket.org.
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In Oregon, the American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disaster an average of 10 times a week; supplies more than 90 percent of Oregon's blood; teaches thousands of Oregonians lifesaving skills; offers transportation to seniors and the disabled; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a charitable organization – not a government agency – and depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, please visit www.oregonredcross.org or join our award-winning blog at www.oregonredcross.org/blog.
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