General Introduction
- Helps young people grow according to the Red Cross Ideal (assistance to all because
"Jutti Fratelli").
- Increase youth membership (help society contribute to the mission of International Red
Cross movement).
- Identify concerns of young people and act as appropriate in accordance with the
fundamental principles of the Red Cross.
Programmes
- Community Service - visit children's hospitals, helping the elderly - entertainment
troupes - therapeutic hand care.
- Learning about environmental issues, conservation, recycling and all the ways we can
protect our planet.
- Campcraft. Put up a tent, take a hike, go on a camp and lots of fun.
- Personal development. Discovering and developing gifts/skills as a person.
- Learn about people/issues in Ireland and the world, e.g. homelessness, addictions
drugs/alcohol, pen-pals, exchange visits, war and famine.
- Developing skills in listening - Braille, learn sign language.
- Develop gifts in sport and leisure, swimming, football, music, concerts, talent
competitions.
- Disaster First Aid Training. Build on our First Aid skills, and where possible put them
into action.
Volunteer Profile
The Society has 26 branches in Cork City and County with an Area Youth Officer and 26
Branch Youth Liaison Officers and Leaders each issued with choice of activities, duties
and guidelines to include (1) Ability, (2) Availability, co-ordination, liaison,
publicity, responsibilities, etc. Last Updated, October 29, 1998
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