by Public Affairs Volunteer Partner Mary Alice Molgard Chet Boehlke, Jr. understands the value and meaning of volunteerism. His parents were volunteer firefighters, and he learned early on how important it was to serve his community. Chet began donating blood... Continue Reading →
Dalila Rapposelli-Wiese of the Hudson Valley Chapter is a member of the region’s Volunteer Screening Team, a virtual position supporting Volunteer Services. Screeners connect new volunteers with positions for which they are both interested and well suited, ensuring every volunteer... Continue Reading →
Doug North of the Central and Northern New York Chapter has been a Disaster Services volunteer for nearly a dozen years. He holds several chapter and regional positions including Disaster Action Team Supervisor, Regional Logistics Lead and Warehousing Manager. He... Continue Reading →
Manny Diaz volunteers for our Hudson Valley Chapter in many capacities. Among them, he’s the chapter’s Home Fire Campaign Team Lead, managing teams that install smoke alarms, educate residents on fire safety and canvass high-risk neighborhoods to promote the program.... Continue Reading →
Disaster Action Team (DAT) supervisors are the team leaders on a DAT response, providing immediate emergency assistance to individuals and families who have been impacted by a home fire or other local disaster. They are responsible for leading the on-scene... Continue Reading →
Shelter Services volunteers support Disaster Cycle Services disaster relief by operating Red Cross shelters before, during, and after a disaster event. They make sure families don't face tough times alone. Peter McKee of the Northeastern New York Chapter has been... Continue Reading →
Recovery Caseworkers assist families or individuals who have been impacted by disasters such as flooding, home fire or natural disaster. Volunteer Danielle Kellar from the Central and Northern New York Chapter joined our Disaster Cycle Services team nine months ago... Continue Reading →
"We are thrilled to share that our annual picnic, held on August 18, at Long Dock Park in beautiful Beacon, New York, was a resounding success! It was amazing to see such a fantastic turnout of our dedicated volunteers enjoying... Continue Reading →
Elaine Reilley is a long-time blood donor and she shares her reasons for giving. "First and foremost, it's an easy way to help those in need, and with O- blood, I know I can help many. "But my biggest influence... Continue Reading →
Official Blog of the American Red Cross Eastern New York Region 