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Posted June 30, 2021 by Red Cross Talks - Red Cross blogger
Emergency Response Volunteers, like Herica in Newfoundland, play a big part in coordinating access to food, shelter, clothing, comfort and emotional support to Canadians affected by emergencies and disasters.
Posted June 22, 2021 by Red Cross Talks - Red Cross blogger
With 35 years under his belt at the Canadian Red Cross, Guy Choquet is a critical member of the organization. His journey started at the age of 15 when he stepped forward to contribute his time as a water safety leader volunteer at the Canadian Red Cross. From then on, he never looked back.
Posted June 20, 2021 by Red Cross Talks - Red Cross blogger
After an arduous journey as an asylum seeker from Colombia via the U.S., Juan Andres Espinel says his first moments after crossing the border into Canada have shaped his new life ever since. This is how he went from migrant to volunteer.
Posted June 16, 2021 by Red Cross Talks - Red Cross blogger
Red Cross volunteer Jack McCaskill helped respond to the wildfires in British Columbia in 2017. Here, he shares his experiences as a front line volunteer, and how volunteering has developed his skillset.
Posted June 11, 2021 by Red Cross Talks - Red Cross blogger
Brought together by the Canadian Red Cross Friendly Calls program, Erma Crouse and Sasha Sadlemyer have forged a strong bond over their six months of weekly phone calls. The differences between the pair are striking, making their shared connection even more special.
Posted June 01, 2021 by Red Cross Talks - Red Cross blogger
This July not only marks the 25th anniversary of the devastating Saguenay flood, but also 16 years of volunteer service for Denis Simard, a volunteer at the Fjord-du-Saguenay branch.
Posted May 26, 2021 by Red Cross Talks - Red Cross blogger
Wishing to get involved in their community, two Université Laval students decided to volunteer at the Canadian Red Cross. Audrey Simard and Élizabeth Collin-Paré came up with the idea to create the Association étudiante en soutien à la Croix-Rouge (Student Association in Support of the Red Cross).
Posted May 19, 2021 by Red Cross Talks - Red Cross blogger
“Be open. Be willing to try something you’ve never ever done before.” Looking back on over 30 years of volunteering with the Canadian Red Cross, Bobbi Montean speaks from a wealth of experience.
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