American Red Cross Green Mountain Chapter Orientation

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American Red Cross Green MountainChapter
Orientation
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Why Were Proud

• Second most widely recognized symbol in the
  world
• Most trusted charitable organization in the
  country (charitywatch.org)
• Lowest percentage of donor dollars going to
  administration, highest percentage going to
  direct services in the industry

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HISTORY

• Swiss Banker Dunant 1851
• Founded in 1881 Barton chartered in 1905
• Nations premier humanitarian org
• Disaster response (past, present, future)
• Relies on contributions

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Seven Fundamental Principles

• Humanity
• Impartiality
• Neutrality
• Independence

• Voluntary Service
• Unity
• Universality

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Emblems
Red cross
Red crescent
Red shield (star) of David
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Volunteer and Paid Staff Facts

• Approximately one paid staff member for every 36
  volunteers
• 97 percent volunteer workforce
• 1.2 million volunteers 33,000 paid staff

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Lines of Service

• Disaster Services
• Health and Safety Services
• Armed Forces Emergency Services (AFES)
• Community Services
• International Services

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