As the COVID-19 pandemic continues throughout the country, more people are volunteering to help with the relentless hurricanes and wildfires happening in the nation.
"This year, more than 70,000 people across the country joined the Red Cross as volunteers, who represent more than 90% of its workforce. As communities across the country grapple with the pandemic, young people have played a critical role in disaster response, with Millennials and Gen Z representing more than half of new Red Cross volunteers," the American Red Cross said in a press release.
Many volunteers have stepped up to help sheltering and treat victims of natural disasters. Many are also donating blood during a critical time when it is a top priority.
Volunteers have been signing up with the American Red Cross to help fight other threats outside life via COVID-19
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"This pandemic has also caused the Red Cross to adapt its collections to include plasma for COVID-19 survivors to potentially help those battling the virus recover. Thousands of COVID-19 survivors have stepped up to share their potentially lifesaving antibodies by giving plasma. Since April, thousands of COVID-19 survivors have rolled up a sleeve, many of whom are new to blood donation. Their donations have enabled the Red Cross to distribute more than 72,000 units to hospitals across the country treating COVID-19 patients," the American Red Cross said in the press release.
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