GRAFENWOEHR, Germany -- Last year, the American Red Cross employed more than 200 volunteers who logged roughly 14,000 hours of volunteer service across the Bavaria Military Community.
"I couldn't do a fraction of what I do without them," said Tammie Pech, assistant station manager at the American Red Cross in Grafenwoehr. "They are the backbone of our organization."
Red Cross volunteers function in an array of capacities and talents. From working case files and other office duties to creative endeavors in marketing and event planning, these volunteers gain experience while supporting the BMC.
They also support the Red Cross mission of providing lifesaving training to the community at large.
The Red Cross is paramount in assuring the safety and preparedness of the community, and more volunteers are always needed to maintain its mission.
The organization is currently looking for volunteers to teach lifesaving classes such as babysitting, CPR and first aid.
Volunteers are also needed to function as armed forces caseworkers by working with local members of the military and their families to ensure the delivery of emergency communications.
Health fair volunteers are needed to attend events and engage those attending in conversations about preparedness and safety. Office volunteer opportunities are available for those who would like to write volunteer job descriptions, set up orientation courses, conduct screening interviews, and help with volunteer placement, record keeping and recognition.
Additionally, volunteers with various levels of certification, such as doctors, nurses, dieticians and pharmacy techs are needed and can be easily placed, said Pech.
For more information, or to become a Red Cross volunteer, contact the Tower Barracks Red Cross at DSN 475-1760, Civ. 09641-83-1760, or Rose Barracks Red Cross at DSN 476-1760, Civ. 09662-83-1760.
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