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SAN FRANCISCO, CA (May 23, 2019) — The American Red Cross Bay Area Chapter honored eighteen volunteers from Alameda county at its annual Volunteer Recognition Dinner on April 14, 2019, at Trader Vic's in Emeryville.
Volunteers honored at the dinner include:
In addition, a number of people were honored at the event for the number of hours they volunteered to the Red Cross in 2018.
While the annual event spotlights several key volunteers, the event is designed to acknowledge all of the Red Cross's local volunteers says Julie Mucilli, Volunteer & Youth Services Manager for Alameda county. "Our volunteers fill a number of important roles in serving our communities," says Mucilli. "Their selfless contributions of time and energy make the work of the Red Cross possible."
Photos from the event can be found on the Bay Area Chapter's Flickr site: https://www.flickr.com/photos/redcross_bayarea/albums/72157707903300255.
Become a Red Cross Volunteer
You can make a difference in San Francisco by becoming a volunteer with the American Red Cross. Volunteers constitute about 94 percent of the total Red Cross workforce to carry out our humanitarian work. Red Cross volunteers are trained to meet the needs of those affected by disasters, providing food, shelter and comfort for families affected by major disasters such as fires, floods, and earthquakes as well as helping local residents prepare for and recover from emergencies of all kinds. We’ll find the position that appeals to you and allows you to use your skills and talents. For more information, please send an email to arcbav@redcross.org.
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About the American Red Cross of the Bay Area
The American Red Cross shelters, feeds, and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies about 40 percent of the nation's blood; teaches skills that save lives; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a not-for-profit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org/bayarea or find us on Facebook and Twitter.