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You’re young. You’re busy. You’ve got friends, school, family, work, sports and probably a hundred other commitments. So why spend your precious free time volunteering with the Red Cross?
You’ll do great things
Volunteering with the Red Cross is about making a tangible difference to the lives of vulnerable people in your community and around the world. To find out about the incredible ways people of all ages have helped their communities, read about some of our volunteers.
It doesn’t have to take a lot of time
It’s true, some of our voluntary roles require you to take part in training (which we provide). However, we also have opportunities for young people who are short of time. Why not consider using your social networking skills to spread the word about our work by becoming a Red Recruit?
It looks great on your CV
Employers like to see that prospective employees are actively involved in the world around them. The Red Cross is one of the most respected and best-known humanitarian charities in the world. Showing that you volunteer with us can make your CV stand out in a crowd.
You can learn new things
Whether it’s performing first aid, giving presentations or pricing merchandise, most of our voluntary opportunities give you the chance to develop new skills and gain confidence.
You can also see from the inside how charities work and whether you might like to make a career in the charity sector.
There are awards to recognise your contribution
Of course you don’t volunteer just because you can win an award. But we think it’s important to recognise the amazing work our volunteers do, so we promote these awards for young volunteers and encourage you to apply.
True story: From the Red Cross to the BBC
Jessica, 24, was an intern with the communications division in London. She said: “I had come from a banking background and was taking a career break to decide what I wanted to do next. I wanted to see what it was like to work for a charity.
“Volunteering with the Red Cross undoubtedly helped me achieve my goals. I grew substantially in confidence and really embraced the friendly and supportive environment.”
After interning with the Red Cross, Jessica went on to work for the BBC.
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