The American Red Cross of Utah’s multi-faceted Youth and Young Adult program comprises of both Red Cross Clubs organized at high schools, as well as colleges and universities, and opportunities for individual volunteering in many of the Red Cross Lines of Service.
Being a Red Cross Youth and Young Adult member builds character and provides the tools and experience needed for attaining strong leadership, communication, and community service skills, all while working to accomplish the Red Cross mission.
All Youth and Young Adult volunteers must register online, and for those under the age of 18, must receive consent from their parent or guardian before starting their journey with the organization.
Schedule time with a Volunteer Services team member to discuss volunteer opportunities that meet your interests.
Youth Services is a great opportunity to be involved during the school year and make a difference in the lives of others; it’s also a place to make a difference in your own life. Youth Services is a capacity building leadership program that will:
Youth Services has two in-person groups that meet in Salt Lake and Ogden. Youth meet monthly to learn, teach, get involved and be part of something greater than themselves. Any youth ages 13-18 can be part of Red Cross Youth Services and engage with other young people wanting to do good in the community. Fill out a Youth Volunteer Application to get added to our invite list and come see what volunteering with the Red Cross is all about!
For questions about Youth Services please contact Kristy Denlein at (385) 226-2083.
Red Cross Clubs are officially recognized organizations on school campuses led by students. Members engage in activities such as disaster preparedness training, fund-raising drives, hosting blood drives, and volunteering at major events (such as Sound the Alarm). Clubs are run by and for the students with minimal adult involvement, encouraging your creativity to develop new ideas and programs while building leadership and community service skills.
Start a Red Cross Club!
Contact UTNV.Volunteer@redcross.org to get started! You’ll receive a guide, and we’ll work with you step-by-step to establish your club. For a preview, click here for the Red Cross Club Guidelines.
Join a Red Cross Club!
We are proud to have Red Cross Clubs at high school and colleges throughout Utah and Nevada. If you are interested in joining a Red Cross Club, visit our Club Listing page to see which schools currently have active Red Cross Clubs you can join!
To explore more resources and volunteer opportunities for youth please visit our national Red Cross Youth page at www.redcross.org/youth.
