What is National Youth Involvement Month?
National Youth Involvement Month is one of the Red Cross National Youth Council’s most exciting and encompassing annual initiatives aiming to celebrate the accomplishments of Red Cross youth and young adult volunteers across the nation. Taking place in November, NYIM has a different theme each year and ultimately in connection to the Red Cross Mission through engaging youth and young adults in new challenges. Each week will be dedicated to various Red Cross initiatives and lines of service.
Our theme for NYIM 2024 is “Pathway to Impact!” We will explore all the different routes that youth can take in the Red Cross to make positive strides in growing their leadership skills and service.
Here is our schedule of events for this year! Register on Volunteer Connection.
- Week 1: Kick-Off!
- Week 2: Project Pioneers – Youth Involvement
- 11/4: How to start RC Club/Chapter (7pm ET)
- 11/5: Red Cross Eras Tour: Youth Leader Panel (7pm ET)
- 11/6: Blood Drive 101: How to Host a Drive (7pm ET)
- 11/9: Disaster Speaks Panel (3pm ET)
- Week 3: Rescue Royale
- 11/13: Uplifting Minority Voices in Disaster Relief (7pm ET)
- 11/16: Rescue Royale Gaming Livestream (6pm ET)
- Week 4: Mapathon
- 11/19: VIDA Swipes to Save Lives: MapSwipe Event with VIDA Resource Group (7pm ET)
- Week 5: NYIM Wrapped
- 11/30: Brain Battle: Red Cross Trivia (3pm ET)
Follow our Instagram at @americanredcrossyouth and Facebook page at American Red Cross Youth Network to receive updates on NYIM 2024. Feel free to post updates on your personal Instagram and Facebook pages with #NYIM24 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 2024!