American Red Cross Youth is excited to announce the theme for National Youth Involvement Month (NYIM) 2025: Red Cross in Motion! Join us as we discuss all the ways you can get involved in active change throughout the Red Cross.
What is National Youth Involvement Month?
National Youth Involvement Month, taking place every November, is one of the most youth-focused initiatives the Red Cross holds every year. Through frequent virtual events, young volunteers learn about how they can increase their Red Cross involvement, network with their fellow volunteers, and build their own ideas to spearhead lasting change and progress through their volunteer position, service and beyond.
Benefits of getting involved during NYIM:
- More events attended = higher chances of winning prizes!
- Network with other youth volunteers, regional youth leaders, the National Youth Council, Youth and Young Adult Ambassadors, International Humanitarian Law Summit Attendees, and more!
- Learn about scholarship opportunities, how to get involved with different lines of services, and spearheading your own initiatives!
- Receive volunteer hours for attending EACH event!
3 WAYS TO GET INVOLVED:
📲Emergency App Quest
How it Works:
- Participants will sign up as an individual or club to receive a unique referral link.
- Participants will encourage friends, family, classmates, and neighbors to download the free Emergency App.
- Top 5 individuals and groups with the most apps downloaded will receive prizes!
Goal:
- To bring awareness about the Emergency App so that communities can stay informed, prepared, and safe!
Prizes:
- Red Cross collegiate insulated water bottle for the first 10 participants.
- Emergency App t-shirt and first aid kids for the top 5 individuals AND top 5 clubs.
🚶♀️Miles for Relief
How it Works:
- Participants will sign up as an individual or club to create a fundraising page.
- Participants will collect donations from family, friends, and community members between November and January using their unique campaign link.
- Participants will commit to walking individually or with their group at the end of the campaign. The more money raised, the more miles committed.
- Top 5 individuals and top 3 groups with the most funds raised will receive prizes!
Goal:
- Every day, over 25,000 people turn to the American Red Cross for shelter, comfort, and hope during times of crisis. Through the Miles for Relief campaign, youth volunteers across the country are stepping up — literally — to support families affected by disasters.
Prizes:
- Red Cross collegiate insulated water bottle for the first 10 participants to create their campaign page.
- More prize information to come!
💻Virtual Events
How it Works:
- Log into Volunteer Connection, go to "My Shifts", open "Youth and Young Adult Events".
- Explore and register for any and all events that spark your interest!
Goal:
- The National Youth Council will provide opportunities for participants to make connections with other youth and young adult volunteers, teach you ways to maximize your impact in your community, and provide more opportunties to get involved!
Prizes:
- Opportunity drawing for Red Cross merch during each event!
NYIM 2025 EVENT LIST:
Follow our Instagram at @americanredcrossyouth to receive updates on NYIM 2025. Feel free to post updates on your personal Instagram and Facebook pages with #NYIM25 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 2025!