Red Cross Youth Organization & Rank Structure

American Red Cross volunteer youth are an important element in the organization.

Founded in 1917 as the Junior Red Cross, youth volunteers to the American Red Cross have been a mainstay in the organizations development and growth. Youth volunteers are represented by the American Red Cross National Youth Council, which consists of 13 youth members and three advisers.

Club/Chapter Organization

Red Cross Youth organize their chapters as they see fit.

The Red Cross does not have a formalized ranking structure for its many youth clubs and chapters. Instead, they have a manual that assists youth volunteers organize an effective chapter or club. If the group is on a high school or college campus, the Red Cross encourages members to follow the school's rules and regulations for formalizing organizations.

Club/Chapter Structure

Red Cross chapter typically organize with a president and other officers.

Normally, Red Cross Youth clubs and chapters organize with a president, vice-president, secretary and treasurer as the executive board. Additionally, the clubs form several committees with a chairperson heading each one. The Red Cross encourages this structure due to the many leadership opportunities it creates.

Club/Chapter Committees

Committees can respond to whatever issues and topics are important any a given area.

Committees can cover any number of areas and specialties, such as community outreach, safety and health, special events, disaster services, blood drive committee and many others. Committee structure should be adaptable to your particular area and its needs.

References

• Red Cross Youth Organization: Student Leadership Manual

Resources

• Red Cross Youth: Resources
• Red Cross Youth: About
• Red Cross Youth: American Red Cross National Youth Council