The American Red Cross engages over 169,000 youth annually in the following areas: education, training, volunteer and community service. Southeastern Michigan Chapter ensures that we are doing our part by offering unique and exciting opportunities to get youth involved throughout Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties.
Youth are concerned about their communities and the world in which they live in, but they often feel that they cannot affect change. The purpose of the American Red Cross of Southeastern Michigan youth program is to:
- Train youth to become lifelong advocates of volunteerism as a quintessential part of a balanced life.
- Create positive change within their communities and the world in which they live.
- Expose youth to the mission and the fundamental principles of the American Red Cross.
- Enable youth to learn valuable skills such as time management, leadership and civic engagement while assisting us in our mission.
Why youth should volunteer:
- Statistics show that volunteering helps to improve school performance.
- Youth develop a sense of belonging in their school and community.
- Through volunteering youth gain leadership skills, personal growth and a sense of fulfillment.
- Youth who volunteer become lifelong volunteers, continually making a difference in the world.
Southeastern Michigan Chapter Mission
The Southeastern Michigan Chapter of the American Red Cross is a humanitarian organization led by volunteers that provide:
- Relief to disaster victims
- Support to active and veteran military personnel and their families
- The knowledge and skills to help our community prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies
Southeastern Michigan Chapter Vision
The Southeastern Michigan Chapter of the American Red Cross envisions a community that through its efforts:
- Is prepared for emergencies
- Understands our services and how to access them
- Participates with us as donors and volunteers
To learn more on how to get involved please contact Julie Phenis at 313-494-2855 or phenisj@usa.redcross.org
