Monthly Archives: December 2010

Ameri-love: Carsen

Posted on December 30, 2010 by

To be an AmeriCorps member with the American Red Cross, is to be a lot of different things.  AmeriCorps are students, instructors, runners, authors, partners, volunteers, disaster specialists, allies, team members, and so much more.  However, out of all of … Continue reading →

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Disaster Drill: Mike

Posted on December 29, 2010 by

Being an AmeriCorps member and working for the Ventura Red Cross has given me many opportunities to work directly with the community.  One example of this is a disaster drill that took place at Ventura County Medical Center.  The scenario … Continue reading →

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Santa Maria Parade of Lights: Jackson

Posted on December 15, 2010 by

On December 4th, the Santa Barbara Chapter partnered up with volunteers from the San Luis Obispo Chapter to proudly represent the American Red Cross in the annual Santa Maria Parade of Lights. The American Red Cross was one of 109 … Continue reading →

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Turkey Trot: Susie

Posted on December 14, 2010 by

Here is a picture from the 3rd annual Turkey Trot that the Red Cross youth participated in on Thanksgiving Day in Ventura. Our Development Director, Rachel Kaloian, is pictured in the middle with the red visor and red American Red … Continue reading →

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Tis the Season: Meredith

Posted on December 9, 2010 by

Holiday cheer has arrived at the Red Cross, quite literally.  Just as we were decking our halls with lights and green garlands, our office in San Luis Obispo, received two huge boxes filled to the brim with holiday cards wishing … Continue reading →

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A Day in the Life of an AmeriCrops NPRC Member: Laura J.

Posted on December 9, 2010 by

As I have mentioned in my bio, I am an NPRC member in the Office of Volunteers and Youth in Santa Maria, CA.  So what does that entail exactly? Morning I arrive at the office and greet Natali Rodriguez (our … Continue reading →

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American Red Cross Week 5: Kris

Posted on December 6, 2010 by

I throw on my jacket as I head out the door.  My wife trades me my brown paper bagged PB&J for a kiss on the forehead and the promise that I’ll be home before 6.  I start at full and … Continue reading →

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Diving into the Ameri-World Part II: Laura B.

Posted on December 4, 2010 by

As I mentioned in my bio, I was a proud member of AmeriCorps NCCC. I served in Class XVI, which was the inaugural class out of the Southern Region Campus in Vicksburg, Mississippi.  The projects in which I served were … Continue reading →

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