History
Where was the Red Cross Founded?
Geneva, Switzerland
Which blood type is a universal donor?
O-
What percent of the Red Cross workforce are volunteers?
90%
You can only volunteer with the Red Cross as a STEM major.
False
Who is the current president of the International Committee of Red Cross?
Mirjana Spoljaric
When was the Red Cross Founded?
1863
Which blood type is a universal receiver?
AB+
What percent of volunteers are 24 and under?
25%
The Red Cross is a fundamentally christian organisation
False - The symbol has nothing to do with religion and different countries adopt whatever symbol they feel most comfortable with
What other symbols are used by the Red Cross in different parts of the world?
The Red Crescent + The Red Crystal
Who founded the Red Cross Organistion?
Henry Dunant
About 1000
How many minutes does your volunteer application take?
≈ 15 mins
The Red Cross has a Scientific Advisory Council.
True
How often does someone in the US need blood or platelets? (every second(s), minute(s), day(s) etc.)
Every 2 seconds
Who founded the American Red Cross?
Clara Barton
How soon must red blood cells be used once donated?
Within 42 days
How many volunteers support the Red Cross blood services? Including donations, transport etc.
>25,000
You can't take any Red Cross courses online.
False
Which of the symbols is the most recent to the organisation?
The Red Crystal
Which notable empire lead added a second symbol to the Red Cross Organisation?
The Ottoman Empire
How soon must platelets be used once donated?
Within 5 days
How old do you have to be to volunteer with the Red Cross by going out in disaster relief locations?
18 - minors can still volunteer in other parts of the organisation with parental consent
Volunteers can accept or seek financial benefits due to their affiliation with Red Cross. i.e. they can receive gifts/ money/ tips from the communities or people they help
False - Volunteers and employees can only accept gifts of nominal value ex. a thank you. But can not a tips or anything
How many instructional courses does the Red Cross offer?
9- CPR and AED, First Aid, BLS (Basic Life Support), Babysitting, Caregiving, Lifeguarding Water Safety etc.