American
Red Cross, Jackson County Chapter
Contact:
Executive Director
Mailing Address:
PO Box 2059
Sylva, NC 28779
Phone:
828-586-2019
Office hours:
Monday through Friday, 9am to 1pm.
Location:
The American Red Cross office is at 454 Main Street in downtown Sylva,
between Sylva Insurance and Meatball’s.
Agency description:
A nonprofit, volunteer agency, the American Red Cross prevents and relieves
human suffering. It provides aid through several programs: blood
services, disaster relief, services to military families, international
tracing, youth activities, swimming and life-guarding, and health and safety
services (i.e. CPR and First Aid education). The Red Cross needs
certified CPR and First Aid instructors to teach classes. Other volunteers
may help in the office or at the hospital and serve on various committees.
Volunteers can serve families and individuals in Jackson County through
blood services, disaster relief and preparedness education, services to
military family members in crisis, health and safety education, office
assistance, marketing and program development, and youth leadership.
Time commitment:
Flexible.
Skills, experiences,
and special requirements: There is a place for everyone to volunteer
in the Red Cross.
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