Since the founding of the Junior Red Cross in 1917, youth and the Red Cross have been partners. Today, the involvement of young people with the Red Cross is more important than ever. Our goal is to provide young people with meaningful opportunities for education, training, and volunteer/community service so that they remain a part of the Red Cross family throughout their lives. Young people up to age 24 make up 40 percent of all Red Cross volunteers.

Disaster Services
Young people are trained to become involved in all areas of Red Cross Disaster Services, including community disaster education, disaster preparation in their local community, and disaster response through Red Cross disaster action teams and youth disaster corps.

International Services
Young people learn about other cultures by fundraising for the measles initiatives and by learning about international humanitarian law and its implications worldwide.

Health and Safety Services
In Red Cross first aid, CPR, aquatics, and water safety classes, young people are being educated about leading healthier, safer lives as well as being trained to serve as instructors, lifeguards, and peer educators.

Biomedical Services
Young adults ages 17 and older can donate blood. Red Cross youth volunteers help with blood drives by recruiting donors, arranging appointments, acting as escorts, and serving refreshments. Young people also assist with tissue and organ donor recruitment.

Other Youth Opportunities
Young people are involved in other areas of the American Red Cross because it includes opportunities for leadership development. Stamford youth also have the opportunity to assist with blood drives and fund raising efforts and  disaster preparedness

Join the Youth Corps Today!
To find out more information or to join please call  203-363-1041 x23. The Stamford group meets twice a month on Monday evenings from 6-7pm. They develop programs, educate young children, take training, raise funds, and have a lot of fun! Call the Darien office to learn more about their youth group