Building a Strong Youth Presence in your

Community via Red Cross Clubs

Presented by National Youth Council

Presenters for this session:

Francesca Weaks Chanell Autrey

Objectives Learn the purpose and structure of

Red Cross Clubs. Educate on resources and

revitalize, Red Cross Clubs. Gain an understanding of where

our clubs are at. Maximize Red Cross Clubs

Presence and enhance the impact.

What are Red Cross Clubs?

Clubs that provide a means for students to offer Red Cross-related services to their school populations as well as their local communities.

What do they do?

Disaster services Health and Safety Activities and

Training Biomedical and Blood Services International Services Service to Armed Forces Community Service Projects

How are they organized?

Levels of School Clubs

Pre-School Elementary Middle School High School Universities and Community Colleges

Can I Start a Red Cross Club ?

www.redcrossyouth.org

Why should you have a Red Cross Club?

Leadership Skills Education Training Volunteer/ Community Service

Where are School Clubs Today?

Brainstorm for two minutes and write down a question that you would like answered about school clubs?

Contact Us

WeaksF@usa.redcross.org Other Presenter

Panelist

Chanell Autrey- NYC Member Francesca Weaks-NYC Member Cathy Balzer- Martin County Youth

Volunteer Specialist Lena Manek – President, University

of Central Florida Red Cross

Discussion Topics

Recruiting Members Communication Retention Service Project Ideas Marketing and Advertising