“I enjoy volunteering for the American Red Cross. I feel that I can help people by volunteering and make a difference. I like the feeling that I can help people.”

–Kierin McManaman, Junior Red Cross assistant youth coordinator

“The Red Cross comes to the assistance of people in the time of disaster. The disaster may be a flood, a tornado or even a house fire, which many affect only one family. The help may be food, shelter or clothing, and there are many more ways the Red Cross can be of help. I enjoy being of service to a very worthy organization.”

                              –Mary C. Friese, Blood Services volunteer

“I absolutely love volunteering for the American Red Cross. I have met many people who have touched my life as well as others. I enjoy volunteering for the Red Cross because it makes me feel better about myself knowing that I am helping people to the best of my ability. Working for the Red Cross has helped me to become a better person.  Seeing the smiles on people’s faces when I help them truly touches my heart!”

 –Leigh Anne Icaza, Junior Red Cross member

“I like to volunteer at the Red Cross because my grandma works there, and we have a lot of fun.”

–Cody Schremp, volunteer

“As a Christian I was raised to believe ‘I am to help my neighbor as I would like to be helped if I had a natural or manmade disaster strike my family.’ The American Red Cross is there to fulfill this mission to people. My major reason to volunteer is that I thoroughly enjoy seeing the donors on a regular basis. They make my day, and all are pleasant to be around!”

                               –Meta Siemers, Blood Services chairperson of volunteers

“I have only been in the Jr. American Red Cross for a short time, but have been so involved that I feel like I have been with them for years. I was involved in the Christmas Toys for Tots Drive, which was loads of fun. Right now I’m involved in a raffle for the Heroes campaign and raising money for AEDs.  I really enjoy volunteering because I feel like I can do so much for the community.”

                               –Kenny DeCoursey, Junior Red Cross member

“The American Red Cross is important to me because it is one of the last surviving social service agencies dedicated to the wellbeing of others in our great country. I feel privileged to be a part of the hard work and dedication that the Red Cross shows to each member of our community and country. I would like to thank the Red Cross for allowing me to be apart of it.”

                            –Gretchen Weber, Armed Forces Emergency Services volunteer

“I enjoy volunteering for the American Red Cross because the group we work with has such a good time with everything we do.  Plus, the Red Cross is a wonderful worthwhile organization that helps rebuild lives, families, cities and countries.”

–Majhon Phillips, Junior Red Cross vice president

“Volunteering is my way of continuing education. I have never been on any project that I have not learned more than the group. I would encourage everyone to volunteer. It will keep you growing and learning. As I stated when I wrote for the educator of the year award, work is honorable and that if, at the same time, we could be of assistance to our community and others who need help, so much the better.”

                                –Marge Engleman, volunteer

“I’ve really enjoyed being in the Red Cross because I have felt like I’ve made a difference. Bringing presents to the less fortunate children during Christmas time, volunteering to wrap presents at the mall and helping with the terrorist drills are just a few of the things we’ve done this year to help make a difference. I feel honored to be a part of the Junior American Red Cross.  It has really been a memorable experience.”

–Sarah Wessel, Junior Red Cross secretary

“I really enjoy working for the Junior Red Cross. I love helping others, which is why I joined the Junior Red Cross. We help in the community and have fun while we’re doing this."

–Charlee Denson, Junior Red Cross member

“The Red Cross helps a person when they are in need, whether that be in a time of disaster one way or another. They are always there to help you. It makes me feel good to know I have helped someone. I guess my dedication to the blood program stems back to my childhood. My mother was very dedicated to donating blood, and I always have too. This has always been something my whole family has done and will  continue to do.”          

                                –Carolyn Robinson, Blood Services volunteer

“I like to volunteer because it gives me a chance to be involved with the community. The Junior Red Cross is a fun way to do this. I find it easier to have fun doing volunteer work with kids my age, and that is exactly what Junior Red Cross is about.”

–Sarah Terry, Junior Red Cross member

“Volunteering was a way for me to help out other military families. I feel like I am able to convey a compassion and understanding to these families because I’m in the same situation. If I let them know I have loved ones that are gone too they totally relax, and it seems to reassure them that I will do my best to help. This is all about caring for people, and some of the cases really touch you.”

                                –La Donna Mayfield, Armed Forces Emergency Services

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“I volunteer because there are those who would say I am too old to put on my military uniform(s) again to help defend my country in times of war now.  So by volunteering to perform Armed Forces Emergency Services duties, I can serve those who are currently defending us, and in turn help their loved ones at home.”

–Gerald Martin, Armed Forces Emergency Services

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“Volunteering is not something I do for myself, it is something I do to help others.  Personal gain has nothing to do with spending countless hours working hard to raise money or cleaning up after a disaster.  However, volunteering is to reassure the values instilled into us by nature, to help one another.  Being the victim is a never easy, but with the help of so many volunteers it makes it a little more manageable.”

                                 –Cory Marchbanks, Junior Red Cross president