The Palmetto South Carolina Region of the American Red Cross is in need of volunteers and is inviting the community to attend a New Volunteer Orientation to learn more about opportunities to provide Red Cross services to friends, neighbors, and others affected by disasters.
Every day, around the clock, in South Carolina, Red Cross volunteers help families affected by disasters. The Red Cross is especially in need of volunteers that can be trained to be part of the Disaster Action Team and go to the scene of home fires to help provide services to families.  The Red Cross is the only social service organization at the scene of residential fires providing immediate emergency relief of temporary shelter, financial assistance for food and clothing, and other related needs.
“Red Cross volunteer opportunities allow residents to make a powerful and positive difference in their community,” said Louise Welch Williams, regional chief executive officer for American Red Cross of South Carolina. “There aren’t specific criteria to meet when joining the team; if you are compassionate and dedicated, we have a place for you at the Red Cross.”
Volunteers make up 96 percent of the Red Cross workforce. These volunteers represent a variety of age groups and skill sets and the Red Cross provides free training to its volunteers. In addition to disaster services, office and community event volunteers are also needed. Volunteers with the American Red Cross can set flexible schedules in volunteer positions that appeal to their specific skills or interests.
Those interested in volunteering can register online to attend one of the upcoming volunteer orientations to learn more:
Myrtle Beach
Tuesday, February 10, 6-9 p.m.
Myrtle Beach Red Cross Office
3531 Pampas Drive, Myrtle
Beach, SC 29577
(843) 477-0020
www.redcross.org/easternsc
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Florence
Tuesday, February 3, 6-8:30 p.m.
Pee Dee Red Cross Office
1601A West Lucas Street
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 662-8121
http://www.redcross.org/sc/florence