(As told by Nadine Xander)
Volunteers come with a variety of backgrounds, life experiences, education levels, skills, personalities, life stories, and a special place in their hearts to help & comfort others. The Red Cross offers people the opportunity to serve in a variety of capacities by providing an abundance of positions.
There are many wonderful advantages to volunteering for the Red Cross. You can meet new friends, serve the community, learn new skills, and make a difference in the lives of the people we serve.
The Red Cross is meaningful for individuals who want to get out of their home and not be alone after a long illness, retirement, the loss of a spouse, and major changes in life which cause them to be alone. Volunteering gives them a sense of purpose and a way to re-connect with friends or make new ones with the same caring hearts, as it can also expand your network and boost your social skills.
I've seen many volunteers come into the Knoxville chapter, and I'm always amazed by the happiness they bring and the desire to help in every facet of our chapter like logistics, fleet, facilities, Service to the Armed Forces, disaster response, and the day to day operations of the chapter.
Some volunteers want to stay in an area they are comfortable in or have had life or employment experiences in that field. Some volunteers would like to learn new jobs and have new experiences. By offering so many different possibilities for volunteers, the Red Cross can function day after day, disaster after disaster.
As I walk around our chapter I notice volunteers and paid staff working together for the betterment of humanity. Whatever personal reason brings these volunteers into our chapter, I commend them for their spirit of giving! Without these selfless volunteers our doors would be locked.
Helping others kindles happiness, as many studies have demonstrated.
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