Red Cross seeks volunteers to serve Carson City and surrounding communities
RENO — The American Red Cross of Northern Nevada is seeking volunteers to join its Disaster Action Team, serving Carson City and surrounding communities in the Carson Valley and other areas of Douglas County.
“There is a great need for volunteers in this area of our chapter,” explained Robert Roth, recruitment specialist for the Northern Nevada Chapter. “While the Reno-Sparks areas enjoy a strong DAT volunteer base, we need to ensure that critical needs are met in other communities, namely Carson City, Carson Valley and beyond.”
Members of the DAT team respond to local home fires, which can destroy nearly everything a family owns in a matter of minutes. Partnering with local fire departments, DAT volunteers connect with families to provide emotional support, emergency financial assistance along with information and resources to help families begin to recover.
“Personal disasters such as home fires may not make the news, but they are nonetheless devastating to those affected,” Roth added. “This is why the work of our volunteers is so important, and the need for them in the Carson City area remains crucial.”
Disaster volunteers receive training and are given the opportunity to increase their knowledge and experience through participation in other Red Cross training and volunteer programs. “Red Cross volunteers keep our communities strong. Without their energy, flexibility, and deeply giving hearts, we would not be able to carry out our mission,” Roth added.
To learn more about becoming a volunteer in the Carson City area, contact Robert Roth at: (702) 379-6529 robert.roth2@redcross.org
About the Northern Nevada Chapter
The American Red Cross of Northern Nevada serves 13 counties and over 87,000 square miles. Our volunteers respond to disasters both locally and nationally in addition to providing training on CPR and community preparedness. The chapter has served northern Nevada for more than 100 years. The American Red Cross of Northern Nevada receives generous support from the Parasol Tahoe Community Foundation.
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