Mid-West Tennessee Volunteer Spotlight, Sarah Rice - February 2018

Sarah Rice is our Hardeman County Disaster Action Team Supervisor and has been serving with our chapter since 2016. Sarah has been an invaluable resource to her community, not only responding to fire calls, but also helping the Disaster Cycle Services team identify key preparedness resources, such as shelter facilities and teams.

Sarah brings passion and enthusiasm into everything she does, and is always seeking ways to collaborate with other community agencies. Over the last two years, Sarah has helped us double our fire responses in Hardeman County and has gotten the entire Fire Department involved in promoting the mission of the American Red Cross. She is also a key player in our Home Fire Campaign, frequently organizing Home Fire Campaign events in her area.

Sarah has also agreed to serve as our "Community Volunteer Leader" for all of Hardeman County. The "CVL" team is comprised of volunteers who have a strong presence in their respective communities and are networked into the county leadership and decision making. They serve as an extension of our Executive Director staff member (David Hicks) into their respective counties and help our local Red Cross chapter build a stronger presence and foundation throughout our 14 county coverage area.

We are so pleased to acknowledge her this month as the volunteer of the month. She has truly raised the bar high for our entire community of volunteers with her level of service and commitment!