The American Red Cross is highly volunteer-driven and the Hawaii State Chapter is no exception.
The state of Hawaii has somewhere between 2,500-3,000 volunteers.
One of them is Penny Lindsey with the logistic team.
“I always believe in the phrase 'be the change you want to see in the world.' If we all do a little bit of something it makes a big difference. I really have seen the difference it makes, even though I'm not always front line,” Lindsey said.
She moved to Oahu with her family about five years ago. Lindsey and her husband wanted to get to know people and the island, as well as doing something good for the community.
(“I don't know why we chose the Red Cross. I don't think I even knew the different areas and all they did. I just …show more content…
“People like different things. Some guys are strong and love to move stuff, but wouldn't do paperwork for the life of them. Other people prefer paperwork and can't lift. If you want to volunteer I'll find a spot for you. There is always something. If you like computers we've got database staff, if you like to work by yourself you can do counting by yourself. We got a whole variety of stuff,” Lindsey said.
She believes volunteering is good for everyone.
“It makes you feel good, and I think you're just happier. I definitely feel happier. I also think I look more for the positive in life in general. When you are focusing on helping others you are not focusing on your own problems,” she said.
Her co-volunteer Jen Kealoha agreed.
“It is good for the soul to do stuff for others - it is better to be selfless. At the same time you expand your horizon and meet new people,” Kealoha said.
Angie Navarro is new to the logistic team. She did several national disaster classes with the Red Cross a year ago, but has not been doing any volunteer work …show more content…
Sign up as a volunteer here (http://www.redcross.org/local/hawaii/volunteer/becoming-a-volunteer). It is easy! You simply fill out an adult volunteer application or a youth volunteer application and go through an online training that highlights the history, values and fundamental principles of the the Red Cross. Then it is time to decide what you area you want to volunteer in. Click here (http://www.redcross.org/local/hawaii/volunteer) to see the different areas the Hawaii Red Cross offers. Depending on what you want to get involved with, you might have to complete additional
The state of Hawaii has somewhere between 2,500-3,000 volunteers.
One of them is Penny Lindsey with the logistic team.
“I always believe in the phrase 'be the change you want to see in the world.' If we all do a little bit of something it makes a big difference. I really have seen the difference it makes, even though I'm not always front line,” Lindsey said.
She moved to Oahu with her family about five years ago. Lindsey and her husband wanted to get to know people and the island, as well as doing something good for the community.
(“I don't know why we chose the Red Cross. I don't think I even knew the different areas and all they did. I just …show more content…
“People like different things. Some guys are strong and love to move stuff, but wouldn't do paperwork for the life of them. Other people prefer paperwork and can't lift. If you want to volunteer I'll find a spot for you. There is always something. If you like computers we've got database staff, if you like to work by yourself you can do counting by yourself. We got a whole variety of stuff,” Lindsey said.
She believes volunteering is good for everyone.
“It makes you feel good, and I think you're just happier. I definitely feel happier. I also think I look more for the positive in life in general. When you are focusing on helping others you are not focusing on your own problems,” she said.
Her co-volunteer Jen Kealoha agreed.
“It is good for the soul to do stuff for others - it is better to be selfless. At the same time you expand your horizon and meet new people,” Kealoha said.
Angie Navarro is new to the logistic team. She did several national disaster classes with the Red Cross a year ago, but has not been doing any volunteer work …show more content…
Sign up as a volunteer here (http://www.redcross.org/local/hawaii/volunteer/becoming-a-volunteer). It is easy! You simply fill out an adult volunteer application or a youth volunteer application and go through an online training that highlights the history, values and fundamental principles of the the Red Cross. Then it is time to decide what you area you want to volunteer in. Click here (http://www.redcross.org/local/hawaii/volunteer) to see the different areas the Hawaii Red Cross offers. Depending on what you want to get involved with, you might have to complete additional