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LAS VEGAS (April 18, 2022) — National Volunteer Week is April 17-23, and the American Red Cross of Southern Nevada honors the work of its volunteers who give their time to help people in need.

Across the country, more than 300,000 Red Cross volunteers serve their communities by responding to thousands of disasters; supporting the collection of blood to help patients receive the critical care they need; aiding members of the military and their families; helping communities prepare for emergencies around the globe and much more.

Here in Southern Nevada, more than 600 volunteers last year put in more than 30,000 volunteer hours to help their community. “National Volunteer Week is time to honor all of our volunteers for their constant service and support,” said Rachel Flanigan, Executive Director of the American Red Cross of Southern Nevada. “They are true heroes who give their time day and night to help their local community.”

Last year, Southern Nevada Red Cross volunteers provided food, shelter, comfort and hope to 430 local families who faced emergency situations and provided 2,285 services to military members, veterans and their families.

Please consider becoming a Red Cross volunteer to help families in need. Visit redcross.org/VolunteerToday to learn more, including about our most-needed volunteer positions:

• In just a few hours per month, you can help save countless lives as a Blood Donor Ambassadors.  These volunteers check blood donors into their appointments, answer questions and give out post donation snacks. Training is easy and online.
• Join the team of volunteers who drive the blood from donors to the patients in hospitals.  Transportation Specialists support hospital patients by delivering blood from Red Cross facilities to local hospitals.

• Most of the 60,000 emergencies that the Red Cross responds to each year are smaller disasters like home fires. As a Disaster Action Team volunteer, you can help comfort and support people in your community by meeting any immediate needs such as food, shelter, clothing or supplies and connecting them to long-term recovery services. We supply all the training you need.

About the American Red Cross:

The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides comfort to victims of disasters; supplies about 40% of the nation’s blood; teaches skills that save lives; distributes international humanitarian aid; and supports veterans, military members and their families. The Red Cross is a nonprofit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to deliver its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org or CruzRojaAmericana.org, or follow us on Twitter at @RedCross.