Red Cross History
Recruitment
Engagement
Recognition & Retention
Random facts
100
The date Clara Barton founded the American Red Cross
What May 21, 1881
100
The percent of the Red Cross workforce that is made up of volunteers
What is 90%
100
The first step in the Engagement Cycle
What is "Identify the Needs"
100
This begins when the department approves the volunteer in Volunteer Connection
What is Onboarding & Engagement
100
The Chihuahua is a breed of dog believed to originate from this country.
What is Mexico
200
First received in 1900 and to this day the Red Cross is tasked by the Federal Government with providing services to members of the American armed forces and their families as well as providing disaster relief in the US and around the world.
What is the Congressional Charter
200
The number of times a day a Red Cross volunteer helps a family affected by a house fire or disaster
What is 190
200
The process to identify the needs that align with the annual goals
What is the Needs Assessment
200
Helps in retaining volunteers when departments create effective, ongoing formal and informal plans.
What is Recognition Plans
200
Singer songwriter George Michael, famous for such hits as "Faith" and "Father Figure", passed away in what year
What is 2016
300
The percentage of blood products the Red Cross provides in this country
What is 40 percent
300
The number of volunteers with the Red Cross worldwide
What is 500,000
300
The volunteer position that helps to ensure the volunteer enjoys their position and that it is a good fit.
What is the Engagement Lead
300
Metric on the Dashboard the pertains to retention
What is "Percent of volunteers active longer than six months"
300
The movie Elvis Presley first appeared in.
What is Love Me Tender
400
The number of years Clara Barton led the Red Cross
What is 23 years
400
The line of service that includes volunteers serving as a greeter; work in a clinic; or assist with the numerous needs of the ill and injured and their families.
What is Service to Armed Forces
400
The number of days not to exceed when a volunteer is referred to the time they are approved.
What is Fourteen
400
Volunteer position that helps develop a recognition plan that supports a culture of ongoing volunteer recognition.
What is the Recognition and Appreciation Lead
400
The original flavor of the filling in Twinkies
What is Banana Cream
500
The five critical areas the American Red Cross provides compassionate care in.
What is Disaster Cycle Services Service to Armed Forces Blood Services Preparedness Health & Safety Training & Education International relief and development
500
Meet new people; make a difference in the community; resume building; networking with community leaders; service learning experiences; community service hours required for graduation; public speaking abilities and leadership skills
What is the benefits of being a Red Cross Volunteer
500
Helps to identify a department's engagement and leadership positions appropriately
What is the Table of Organization
500
Based on survey results; this accounts for how satisfied the volunteer is and how likely he or she will promote their positive volunteer experience to others.
What is the Net Promoter Score
500
The instrument Sherlock Holmes played
What is the violin