Blood Drives
When is our next blood drive?
Tomorrow! November 6th
What doe SAF stand for in the American Red Cross?
Service to the Armed Forces
Who founded the American Red Cross?
Clara Barton
When does the Red Cross Club meet
Bi-weekly on Thursday's!
What are Virginia Tech's two official school colors?
Chicago maroon and burnt orange.
Where can Red Cross Club volunteers find information about volunteering at blood drives?
Katie's newsletter!
Which Red Cross line of service provides CPR, first aid, and AED training?
Training Services
What was the nickname of the founder of the American Red Cross?
Angel of the Battlefield
Name one event our club participates in outside of our club meetings
What is the smallest country in the world by area?
Vatican City.
How long should volunteers stay for their shifts?
A minimum of 1 hour, with a 10-minute overlap to ensure a smooth transition between shifts.
Which Red Cross line of service helps families affected by home fires, hurricanes, and floods?
Disaster Relief
How did the founder of the American Red Cross earn her nickname?
By providing supplies and care to wounded soldiers on the front lines during the American Civil War.
Where can Red Cross volunteers log their hours?
VolunteerConnect!
What is the name of the fictional town where Stranger Things takes place?
Hawkins, Indiana.
What is the first thing you should do when a walk-in donor arrives at a blood drive?
Check with Red Cross staff to see if they are able to take in walk-ins.
Which Red Cross line of service delivers aid and support programs around the world?
International Services
What inspired the founder to establish the American Red Cross?
The International Red Cross movement in Europe
What counts as volunteer hours for Red Cross Club volunteers?
*Club meetings
*Blood Drive shifts
*Tabling shifts
*Any other shifts or events you participate in as a Red Cross Club volunteer! As long as you're contributing to the club, you're earning volunteer hours!
What is the largest internal organ in the human body?
The liver.
What is the RapidPass system at a blood drive?
To allow donors to complete their pre-donation health history questionnaire before arriving, helping reduce the time spent at the blood drive.
What are the five core lines of service of the American Red Cross?
1. Disaster Relief
2. Service to the Armed Forces
3. Biomedical Services (Blood Drives)
4. Training Services
5. International Services
How did the American Red Cross expand its mission beyond helping wounded soldiers?
By providing disaster relief to people affected by fires, floods, hurricanes, and other disasters.
How did the American Red Cross expand its mission beyond helping wounded soldiers?
By providing disaster relief to people affected by fires, floods, hurricanes, and other disasters.
How many total squares are on a standard chessboard, counting squares of every possible size?
204.