Portland, Salem and Medford, Oregon, August 28, 2017
The American Red Cross is holding volunteer interest meetings in Portland and Salem on Tuesday and Medford on Wednesday.Individuals interested in volunteering with the Red Cross for local and national disaster relief efforts are encouraged to attend. No RSVP is required and details on the trainings are as follows:
Tuesday, August 29, 2017
9:30 a.m. -- 3:30 p.m.
Red Cross Regional Headquarters
3131 N. Vancouver Ave.
Portland, OR 97227
Tuesday, August 29, 2017
9:30 a.m. -- 3:30 p.m.
Red Cross Salem Office
675 Orchard Heights Rd. NW Suite 200
Salem, OR 97304
Wednesday, August 30, 2017
9:30 a.m. -- 3:30 p.m.
Red Cross Medford Office
60 Hawthorne St.
Medford, OR 97504
People who are unable to attend one of the recruitment meetings can still become Red Cross volunteers by visiting redcross.org/volunteer.
Red Cross Response to the Chetco Bar Wildfire:
Red Cross Response to Hurricane Harvey:
Additional Information:
DOWNLOAD EMERGENCY APP Everyone should download the Red Cross Emergency App to have safety information available on their mobile device, including emergency weather alerts, safety information and shelter locations. Red Cross apps are available in smartphone app stores by searching for the American Red Cross or going to redcross.org/apps.
MAKE A DONATION The Red Cross has launched a massive response to this devastating storm and needs financial donations to be able to provide immediate disaster relief. Help people affected by Hurricane Harvey by visiting redcross.org, calling 1- 800-RED CROSS or texting the word HARVEY to 90999 to make a $10 donation.
About the American Red Cross
The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies about 40 percent of the nation's blood; teaches skills that save lives; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a not-for-profit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org/Cascades or find us on Facebook at RedCrossCascades, Twitter at @RedCrossCasc and find us on Instagram at @RedCrossCascades.