Make a Difference
Make a difference and join the British Red Cross this Volunteer Week
Monday the 23rd of February is a big day for the British Red Cross. It is the annual kick-off of Student Volunteer Week at Bournemouth University, organised by Students' Union and the charity is looking forward to raise awareness, interest and for students to sign up through ‘Bournemouth University British Red Cross Student Society'.
Student Volunteer Week will give students the great opportunity to try out different types of volunteering, to find out more about what it means to volunteer and how you can make a difference by giving up some of your free time. This Monday and Tuesday, the Red Cross will be running information stands and interactive workshops about how you can help people in crisis, train and teach young people about the rules of war and educate yourself in humanitarian issues while meeting new friends.
"Volunteers make a huge different in Red Cross, in fact voluntary service is one of our Fundamental Principles", said Gaynor Smith who is an active British Red Cross Young Persons Development Worker in Bournemouth. Gaynor is the reason behind the development of ‘Bournemouth University British Red Cross Student Society', the only Red Cross society running through the UK. Caroline Gillett, president of the society agrees with Gaynor: "Volunteer work is very important for our society and we want to build up interest and educate society members of what the Red Cross does." "There is so much you don't realise happening in the world and it is important to educate yourself" Caroline continues.
The volunteers involved in ‘Bournemouth University British Red Cross Society' are happy to welcome anyone who is interested to join their friendly team. Students wishing to sign up or learn more about the British Red Cross are welcome to contact Gaynor Smith [email protected]. For more information about the Volunteer Week please contact Lexy Browing at the [email protected]. Come along and use your creative talents!
