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Red Cross News
Fire in Doylestown displaced family of five
A fire in Doylestown early Monday, February 27 displaced a family of five.  Two locally trained Red Cross volunteers responded to assist the family with food, clothing and lodging.
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Stand Down Service Fair Scheduled
The American Red Cross has partnered with the Wayne D. Horner Memorial Stand Down to offer a Stand Down program on Saturday, October 8, 2011 Madison Armory, 1420 Wright Street, Madison, WI
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Help is On the Way for New York
This morning, Friday, August 26, 2011, the local American Red Cross Emergency Response Vehicle will be leaving for New York in preparation of Hurricane Irene. Volunteers, Denise Davenport of Cambrid
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Red Cross Assists Residents of Apartment Blaze
Six volunteers from the Badger and South Central Wisconsin Region of the American Red Cross responded to assist residents affected by today’s early morning blaze at in Madison.  The apart
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ONLINE ORIENTATION OF THE AMERICAN RED CROSS 

 

View the modules below to learn more about the American Red Cross. You may receive additional information through your unit's orientation process. If you are interested in retaining a copy of the orientation, feel free to print a fully copy of the participant materials.

 

Module 1 — History
Viewing Time: 25 minutes including knowledge check
Module describes the history of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement and the American Red Cross, the connection between the two and the Fundamental Principles.

 

Module 2 — Foundations
Viewing Time: 10 minutes including knowledge check
Module discusses our mission, organizational structure and strategic direction.

 

Module 3 — Key Services
Viewing Time: 20 minutes including knowledge check
Module illustrates the key services of the American Red Cross.

 

Module 4 — Our Commitments
Viewing Time: 12 minutes including knowledge check
Module describes how Red Cross employees and volunteers apply our values, practice total diversity and act within ethical standards to uphold the public trust.