By WJBC Staff
BLOOMINGTON – The American Red Cross Central and Southern Illinois Region will offer a special ‘Zero to Hero’ disaster volunteer training in Bloomington on Feb. 10-12, 2017.
‘Zero to Hero’ offers a fast track for the required training to become a Red Cross disaster volunteer. In one weekend, participants will go through a concentrated training session to complete all the initial training to become a Red Cross disaster volunteer. The Red Cross encourages anyone who has considered becoming a Red Cross disaster volunteer to attend the event. In addition to the training, participants will learn more about Red Cross disaster response and volunteer opportunities.
“Red Cross disaster volunteers are trained to respond to all types of disasters and Zero to Hero is a great opportunity for new volunteers to fast track that training into one weekend,” said Alyssa Pollock, Regional Disaster Officer for the American Red Cross Central and Southern Illinois Region. “Zero to Hero participants will also have a chance to interact with Red Cross staff and other volunteers to learn more about the Red Cross.”
The training will be held at the American Red Cross office at One Westport Court in Bloomington. The event is free, but advance registration is requested. To register or learn more about Zero to Hero or other Red Cross volunteer opportunities, email [email protected] or call Laura at 309-662-0500, ext. 7428.
