Dominica Red Cross recognizes International Volunteer Day

A simulation exercise involving the Red Cross

International Volunteer Day is celebrated worldwide and tells the story of what volunteers can do to save lives, protect livelihoods and strengthen recovery from disasters and crises.

It is a day for all volunteers to take pride in what they do, and to promote the benefits of volunteering to others.

For the Dominica Red Cross Society this is an opportunity to promote and recognise the role volunteers have played in enabling our Movement to become the largest humanitarian network in the world.  The social value that volunteers bring is incalculable.

Disasters will continue to happen.  War and other situations of violence, natural and technological disasters, hunger, disease, and discrimination are the reality of our humanitarian landscape.

One of the greatest resources we have in addressing these crises are our volunteers and as a Movement, our commitment is to work with governments and partners to better protect, promote and support the critical role played by volunteers.

In providing our services under the banner “Strategy 2020” this reminds us all that we each have a role to play in making the world a better place.  This is the essence and spirit of volunteerism and each and every one of us can make a difference!

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