The American Red Cross reports a welcome boost in volunteerism, both nationwide and in Iowa, though more helpers are needed to join the ranks. Emily Holley, spokeswoman for the agency’s Iowa-Nebraska region, says the number of Red Cross volunteers has bounded by nearly 25% in the past three years.
Nationwide, the agency has more than 325,000 volunteers, while in Iowa, the figure is around 12-hundred active and dedicated souls providing meaningful care and comfort.
While some volunteers sign up to be on the front lines following tornadoes, floods and other major disasters, Holley says there are scores of other assignments where folks could offer vital help in their Iowa hometowns.
She notes Gen Z is now the fastest-growing group of Red Cross volunteers. Learn more about the opportunities at www.redcross.org/volunteer.
