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November-9-2009
Holiday Mail for Heroes
[Tyler, Texas, Nov. 5, 2009]- On Veterans Day, November 11, 2009, please join Senator Kevin Eltife, Representative Leo Berman , Smith County Commissioner Bill McGinnis, Tyler City Council member Charles Alworth and the Smith County Chapter o
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November-5-2009
Fort Hood Tragedy
To find out information on loved ones and friends at Fort Hood go to www.redcross.org and click on the Safe and Well page.
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September-14-2009
East Texas Red Cross Chapters Remember
Tyler, Texas , September 11, 2009 – In observance of 9-11 the American Red Cross, East Texas Chapters, are marking the date with a regional meeting on preparedness.  The Lamar County , East Texas Piney Woods, Smith C
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August-5-2009
Red Cross Helps Texas Best Smokehouse Send Jerky to Troops
[Tyler, Texas, Aug. 3, 2009]— The Texas Best Smokehouses of Tyler and Longview donated two 80 pound shipments of beef & turkey jerky to be sent to East Texas troops overseas through the Smith County Red Cross Military Resource Center, the first Jul
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July-8-2009
View our 2008 Annual Report
Click here to view the Smith County Red Cross 2008 Annual Report.
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Want to help victims of single family fires?

Want to help East Texas become better prepared?

Want to do your part in the war on terror?

Want to do something rewarding in your spare time?

VOLUNTEER!

VOLUNTEER CATAGORIES


 

 DISASTER SERVICE- You can help local families who are victims of single-family house fires by becoming a Disaster Action Team Member. Training is provided. You will be on duty one week per month to give emergency assistance to families in need.

EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS- Be on call to verify emergency messages and link families with their loved ones in military service. Workers needed for night and weekend duty. Red Cross will teach you how to help. 


 

TEACH LIFE SAVING SKILLS- Volunteers are needed to teach first aide and CPR classes to the general public. Training is available.

CLERICAL SUPPORT- Answer the telephone, provide information to callers and visitors and do course registrations. This is a great way to learn about American Red Cross and the community!


COMMUNITY EVENTS- Attend health fairs, parades, speak to groups about American Red Cross. Use your social skills to educate our community about American Red Cross services.

You can contact us through Volunteer Match or download the application form below. Fill it out and mail to P.O. Box 8588 Tyler, TX 75711. Call 903-581-7981 or e-mail Linda if you have any questions. 

 

**IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN VOLUNTEERING TO TEACH HEALTH AND SAFETY COURSES AT THE SMITH COUNTY AMERICAN RED CROSS PLEASE CONTACT LAURA CATES AT 903-581-7981.**

 

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