National Youth Involvement Month

What is National Youth Involvement Month? 

National Youth Involvement Month is one of the Red Cross-National Youth Council’s most exciting and encompassing annual initiatives aiming to celebrate the accomplishments of Red Cross youth and young adult volunteers across the nation. Taking place in November, NYIM has a different theme each year: this year’s theme is Inspiration through Service.  

National Youth Involvement Month is a time to celebrate the great work our youth and young adult volunteers do to support the Red Cross. The goal this November is for you to explore the Red Cross’ Mission through activities related to the various lines of service. 

Throughout the month of November, we will be spotlighting outstanding Red Cross Clubs and Individual Volunteers on our social media platforms via Facebook and Instagram. To be featured in a spotlight, please look carefully at the details below. 

How Can You Participate in NYIM?  

• Host or participate in a Red Cross volunteer event as a Red Cross Club or an Individual Volunteer  
• Sign up to Donate Blood  
• Attend a virtual volunteer event hosted by the National Youth Council

How to Report Your Involvement:  

• For Red Cross Clubs: Your Club will earn 1 point for each event or activity that your Club hosts. Please select one representative from your Club to report each activity through the link in bio. We will highlight the most active Clubs during an award ceremony at the end of NYIM! 
• For Individual Volunteers: You will earn 1 point for each event or activity that you are involved in! We will highlight the most active individuals during an award ceremony at the end of NYIM! 

How Clubs and Individuals will be spotlighted?  

Outstanding Clubs and Individual Volunteers will be selected to be a featured spotlight based on form submissions, event/volunteer details, and alignment with the NYIM theme, Inspiration Through Service.  

If you want to be spotlighted as a Club and/or Individual, please submit your service activities to the NYIM Event Reporting Form starting November 1. 

As you coordinate and complete your events, please record the following details in the submission:  

• The Mission Focus of the event  
• Number of the Club members participating Pictures (so we can include them on our social media) 
• Total hours volunteered (combined member hours) 
• Outcomes, (Ex.: 34 units of blood donated, 81 smoke alarms installed, 3 Club members who explored a new line of service, 42 individuals taught about preparedness) 

Not sure where to start?

No worries, we have a number of resources to guide you in selecting the right activity given your timeline, resources, and most of all passions! Take a look at the activity guides page to get an idea of how you can participate in NYIM! 

Council-Hosted Events for NYIM: 

The National Youth Council will be hosting two virtual volunteer events to celebrate National Youth Involvement Month. These events are open to all youth and young adults across the organization.  

• MapSwipe Event Registration Link - Saturday, 11/12/22 6:30-8:30 PM EST 
• Emergency Preparedness Event Registration Link - Saturday, 11/19/22 5:00-6:00 PM EST 
• NYIM Celebration Event Registration Link - Saturday, 12/3/22 7-8 PM EST 

Quick Links:  

• NYIM Event Reporting Form 
• Schedule a time to Donate Blood

Please check back on this page and follow our Instagram at @americanredcrossyouth and Facebook page at American Red Cross Youth Network to receive updates on NYIM 2022. Feel free to post updates on your personal Instagram and Facebook pages with #NYIM22 and #redcrossyouth! 

If you have any questions, please direct them to youthinvolvement@redcross.org. We hope that you join us in encouraging youth and young adults to serve with their passions by participating in NYIM 2022!