American Red Cross of the Heartland

Volunteer News

updated: August 12, 2010

Congratulations
Norma Pilkington

Norma was nominated for the Humana Starlight Award. She is a disaster services volunteer, now a reservist, having served on over 80 national disaster responses. THANK YOU NORMA – amazing!

Volunteer Opportunities

For more information email Emily Barr, Director of Volunteer Services or call (309) 662-0500 ext. 27. You can also click on the job descriptions listed below.

Office Support
Health & Safety Data Entry
Working with Youth Initiatives
Health & Safety Inventory and Materials
Disaster Action Team
Service to the Armed Forces
Blood Services

Bob Evans will donate
15% of Proceeds!

August 22 - 28
6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

The American Red Cross of the Heartland has partnered with the Bob Evans restaurant at 801 IAA Drive in Bloomington for a special fundraiser on August 22-28. Simply
dine in or carryout between 6 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. at the Bob Evans IAA location, present your Red Cross flyer when you pay your bill, and the restaurant will donate 15% to support local Red Cross services.

State Farm Partnership Interns Help with Streator Cleanup

Thank you to all our hardworking volunteers!

Check Out Volunteer Opportunities for Teens
Currently collecting for the Children of Haiti - find out more!

Benefits of Volunteering. . .
go beyond increased self-esteem, reduced anxiety and improved social networking. There are physical health benefits to a good volunteer experience as well. According to OSF St. Joseph Medical Center, the health benefits of volunteering may include:

increased energy
lower blood pressure
lower cholesterol level
lower risk of heart disease
increased mental functioning
Volunteer Today!

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