Youth Programs

The American Red Cross North Texas Region has one of the most robust youth volunteer programs in the nation. Our more than 600 youth volunteers serve the Red Cross mission, fundraise, and learn leadership skills through their membership in one or more of our programs. The efforts of young humanitarians here in North Texas, and across the country, make a remarkable difference in local communities and for the people who need help the most.

The North Texas Youth Program is multi-faceted for youth and young adults from ages 13 to 24 and offers many activities and courses for every age level. Youth programs build character and provide the tools and experience youth need for leadership, strong communication skills, and service. By interacting with those in need, Red Cross youth volunteers establish a sense of awareness and personal achievement while developing essential life skills.

Opportunities exist through our local Red Cross Clubs and Youth Leadership Councils which operate at both the regional and national levels.

New youth volunteers must register online, and those under 18 must get consent from their parent or guardian before starting their Red Cross volunteer journey.

For more information about the American Red Cross Youth Programs, visit redcross.org/red-cross-youth.html.

Volunteer Opportunities

Disaster Preparedness
Blood Services
Services to the Armed Forces
International Services
Volunteer Services

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Start or Renew a Red Cross Club

Take action now and join your school’s Red Cross Club or start one if your school doesn’t have one yet. All of our clubs were started by youth just like you!

Through hundreds of Red Cross clubs across the country, youth and young adult volunteers support the American Red Cross mission to prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies. Red Cross clubs are an extension of the local Red Cross providing students opportunities for training, collaborations, leadership development, and the ability to choose activities that address their community’s greatest needs. Red Cross Clubs empower students and faculty with Red Cross knowledge and life-saving skills to help prepare their schools and communities to respond to emergencies.

Each Red Cross Club Registration must be renewed annually in September. To renew a Red Cross club, your club must meet the minimum requirements and submit a Club Constitution.

You must be a Red Cross Youth Volunteer to start a new Red Cross Club. To get started, sign up as a Red Cross volunteer here, connect with your Club Liaison Officer and register your club.

Click here to see a list of current Red Cross clubs in your area.

American Red Cross North Texas Youth Services Executive Board

The North Texas Youth Services Executive Board is a group of nine youth and young adult volunteers who serve to bolster youth and young adult volunteers across the North Texas Region. They focus specifically on increasing youth engagement, identifying and addressing youth and young adult needs, strategizing youth-focused initiatives, promoting diversity and inclusion, and supporting regional Red Cross Clubs. The Board is supported by and works closely with the North Texas Volunteer Services team.

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American Red Cross National Youth Council

The American Red Cross National Youth Council (NYC) is a group of thirteen youth members and two adult advisors who nationally represent and serve the youth volunteers of the American Red Cross. Drawing upon the creativity, dedication, and energy of youth, the National Youth Council seeks to promote young volunteers as an organizational resource. The Council is supported by and works closely with the Youth and Young Adults team of Volunteer Services at National Headquarters.

To apply, volunteers must be between the ages 16-24 and have at least two years of experience with the Red Cross on a local level. Applications are open annually in April.