The American Red Cross of Hunter College
Hey Everyone,
I noticed that not everyone was receiving emails, that should be fixed now.
If you have not already. Please respond to this email if you've experienced one of the two issues:
1) it has been over a week and you have not cleared your background check
2) On Volunteer Connections, Under "My Groups", You are listed under "Hunter College High School" instead of "Hunter College"
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Brilliant Prep is interested in providing workshops to our members interested in graduate schools. Each workshop would run for about 90 minutes and can be for any of the following
graduate entrance exams; MCAT, GRE, GMAT, or LSAT
Please use this link to vote on the workshops you would be most interested in.
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There are some seasonal volunteer events beginning this month, below are a few. If you are interested in any, respond to us via email.
Totes for Hope
Your club would collect personal care items and make a care package for local veterans in need. Items such as toothpaste,
toothbrushes, shampoo, deodorant, combs, washcloths, soap, are acceptable items. They can be travel size or regular size.
The items will go to the Veteran's shelter in Queens and can be dropped off at the Red Cross office so Anthony D. Incarnato
the Regional Program Specialist of Service to the Armed Forces can deliver them.
Holiday Mail for Heroes
Is a program that is continuous, Mr. Incarnato informs us what holidays he wants clubs to write cards. Right now Mr. Incarnato is
collecting thank you cards for Veteran’s Day and the cards will be given to the veterans during the Veterans day parade. I can give you cards and the guidelines . The event is on November 11.
Backpack Program
You and your club would collect backpacks, fill them with school supplies, and distribute them to children who have been impacted by disaster. The only thing you would have to do is coordinate
a pickup time for the backpacks with Trent the Regional Associate.
We will have frequent soup kitchen collaborations throughout the season. Although these are collaborations, we will be able to give
volunteers hours for attending them. Our first Soup kitchen is this
Saturday, October 24th. If you are interested in attending shoot an email to Rubaya (our secretary) at our redcross email so she can put you down. There will be multiple soup kitchens available if you are unable to attend this week. Details
about the event this week are below:
EVENT: Distributing Hygiene Kits to Clients of Child Development Support Corporation (CDSC) and
Painting Food Pantry
WHEN: Saturday, October 24, 2015; 10:30 AM - 3:30 PM
WHERE:
Child Development Support Corporation
802 Kent Avenue # 804, Brooklyn, NY 11205
WHY: Flu season is approaching! Hygiene kits contain invaluable items for families and we will be
helping the CSDC distribute these to hundreds of families in need. In addition, the holiday season is approaching. The food pantry serves over 10,000 families a year and needs to be repainted - painting experience is appreciated, but not required.
# OF VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: 12
Preference for future volunteers will be given to those who attend this event because we are looking for committed volunteers. If you are interested, please reply to this
email ASAP with your name, email, and phone number. Looking forward to hearing from you guys soon!
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We are accepting volunteers throughout the academic year. Use the link that corresponds to you:
Prospective members above the age of 18 use this link:
Prospective members under the age of 18, use this link:
Once you have cleared your background check, which shouldn't take longer than a week, contact us and we will get you started on orientation and you can begin volunteering
to our American Red Cross Affiliated Events.
While you wait for the completion of your registration you are more than welcome to attended an event the club is collaborating with.
Information on active events are posted on our Facebook page:
You are also welcome to email us at [log in to unmask] to
inquire about volunteer opportunities currently ongoing.
Best,
Ryan A. Sankar
President of the American Red Cross of Hunter College