Since its founding in 1881 by visionary leader Clara Barton, the American Red Cross has been the nation's premier emergency response organization. As part of a worldwide movement that offers neutral humanitarian care to the victims of war, the American Red Cross distinguishes itself by also aiding victims of devastating natural disasters. Over the years, the organization has expanded its services, always with the aim of preventing and relieving suffering.

Today, in addition to domestic disaster relief, the American Red Cross offers compassionate services in five other areas: community services that help the needy; support and comfort for military members and their families; the collection, processing and distribution of lifesaving blood and blood products; educational programs that promote health and safety; and international relief and development programs.

The American Red Cross is where people mobilize to help their neighbors—across the street, across the country, and across the world—in emergencies. Each year, in communities large and small, victims of some 70,000 disasters turn to neighbors familiar and new—the more than half a million volunteers and 35,000 employees of the Red Cross. Through over 700 locally supported chapters, more than 15 million people gain the skills they need to prepare for and respond to emergencies in their homes, communities and world.

Some four million people give blood—the gift of life—through the Red Cross, making it the largest supplier of blood and blood products in the United States. And the Red Cross helps thousands of U.S. service members separated from their families by military duty stay connected. As part of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, a global network of 186 national societies, the Red Cross helps restore hope and dignity to the world's most vulnerable people. An average of 91 cents of every dollar the Red Cross spends is invested in humanitarian services and programs. The Red Cross is not a government agency; it relies on donations of time, money, and blood to do its work.


Mission Statement

The American Red Cross, a humanitarian organization led by volunteers and guided by its Congressional Charter and the Fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross Movement, will provide relief to victims of disaster and help people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies.

Humanity

The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, born of a desire to bring assistance without discrimination to the wounded on the battlefield endeavours, in its international and national capacity, to prevent and alleviate human suffering wherever it may be found. Its purpose is to protect life and health and to ensure respect for the human being. It promotes mutual understanding, friendship, cooperation and lasting peace among all peoples.

Impartiality

It makes no discrimination as to nationality, race, religious beliefs, class or political opinions. It endeavors to relieve the suffering of individuals, being guided solely by their needs, and to give priority to the most urgent cases of distress.

Neutrality

In order to continue to enjoy the confidence of all, the Movement may not take sides in hostilities or engage at any time in controversies of a political, racial, religious or ideological nature.

Independence

The Movement is independent. The National Societies, while auxiliaries in the humanitarian services of their governments and subject to the laws of their respective countries, must always maintain their autonomy so that they may be able at all times to act in accordance with the principles of the Movement.

Voluntary Service

It is a voluntary relief movement not prompted in any manner by desire for gain.

Unity

There can be only one Red Cross or one Red Crescent Society in any one country. It must be open to all. It must carry on its humanitarian work throughout its territory.

Universality

The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, in which all Societies have equal status and share equal responsibilities and duties in helping each other, is worldwide.

Chapter and Board

John Rigrish - Chairman
Linda Coleman - Chairman of Volunteers
Norm Davis - Vice Chairman
Sandy Killion - Secretary
Richard Huesken - Treasurer

Jack Allen
Dr. Jeffrey Cohn
Linda Coleman
Cathy Crenshaw
Norm Davis
A. Fox deFuniak
Dr. Mona Fouad
Lee Gewin
Dr. Betsy B. Holloway
Walter Howlett, Jr.
Richard Huesken
Gerald Johnson
Merrill Johnston 		Anthony Joseph
Terry Kellogg
Sandy Killion
Helen Shores Lee
Max Michael, MD
David Nolen
Dr. Henry Panion, III
Vi Parramore
Anthony Patterson
David Pickett
John Rigrish
Chief A.C. Roper
Isabel Rubio 		Robert Simon
Rev. Gates Shaw
Michael Schilleci
Bill Smith, III
Kenneth A. Smith
Mark Wesson

Staff

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Annual Report

Job Board

Health and Safety Instructors

We are looking for enthusiastic instructors to conduct classes in First Aid, CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) and AED (Automated External Defibrillator). These are part-time, as needed positions with some local travel. Hours vary based on class schedule and your availability. Starting pay is $8 per hour.

Qualified applicants must

  • Be certified in First Aid, CPR, and AED
  • Successfully complete Fundamentals of Instructor Training and First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor classes.
  • Have a valid Alabama’s driver’s license
  • Transportation to and from the Birmingham Chapter
  • Be able to lift and transport safety equipment of up to 50 pounds
  • A background check will be done on qualified candidates, and successful candidates must take a drug/alcohol test.

If you are interested in helping others prepare for a sudden health emergency, please download our employment application (link is below) or come in and fill out an application.

PLEASE NOTE: Applications (which can be downloaded below) and resumes will only be accepted for current vacant positions. Applicants must indicate which position they are applying for. Individuals interested in any of the positions posted may apply by sending a resume or mail application to:

American Red Cross
Birmingham Area Chapter
950 22nd Street North, Suite 750
Birmingham, AL 35203
(205) 458-8325
(205) 458-8284 Fax


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