November Monthly Focus: National Youth Involvement Month

American Red Cross, Youth Engagement.

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

  • 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! 

 

Follow our Instagram at @americanredcrossyouth to receive updates on NYIM. If you have any questions, please direct them to youthinvolvement@redcross.org. 

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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. 
Learn More About Emergency App Quest

🚶‍♀️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! 
Learn More about Miles for Relief

💻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! 
Sign Up for Virtual Events
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