Youth Opportunities
The Cincinnati Red Cross offers several opportunities for youth of all ages to become involved with the Red Cross and their communities. Some opportunities involve volunteering for projects that seek to improve the lives of others or taking a class to learn how to handle emergency situations. If you are interested in teaming up with the Red Cross to make the world a better place, check out the list on below. We have opportunities for education, leadership and service.
Education:
Depending on the age group youth can become a certified babysitter, lifeguard or swim instructor. We also offer classes to youth on safety, first aid and disaster preparedness. To get more information about this programs check out our Health and Safety Department youth education programs. (Link if possible)
Leadership:
Our premier youth leadership program is the Leadership Development Center (LDC) This program has just completed its 25th year and is for youth aged 13 to 18, entering grades 8th through 12th. For more information on LDC, click on the Leadership Development Center link above.
Service:
Interested in doing community service or do you have required services hours? The Cincinnati Red Cross is the place to be. We have several youth service events and opportunities through out the year. You can join the Disaster Action team, organize a campaign to save children’s lives in Africa with the Measles Initiative, apply to be a Youth Action Leader to organize projects for teens or just become a periodic volunteer with the red cross working on projects like Warm Fuzzy, Free Fridays and the Museum Center or Black Family reunion, just to name a few. To see what service opportunities are coming up or get more information on the opportunities listed above, click on Youth Service Opportunities link above.