Committee Opportunities
Philanthropic Advisory Committee
This committee consists of 2-3 members of the Board of Directors and 3-4 community members at large. This committee will assist in identification and evaluation of donor prospects, give oversight to the following fundraising event committees: Lifesavers, Heroes (Campaign and Event), and Clara Barton Society, and suggest additional fundraising opportunities to the Board of Directors. We are looking for dedicated individuals who have social and professional connections and a desire to assist the Red Cross in growing its base of support.
Contact:
Tammy Kingma
(616) 456-8661 ext. 8989
tkingma@ggr.redcross.org
Hometown Heroes Event Committee
This committee is responsible for the planning and implementation of the annual Hometown Heroes event in May. The purpose of this committee is to ensure the success of this event and to coordinate activities with the Heroes Campaign/Sponsorship Committee. We are looking for individuals that can dedicate several hours or more (as we approach the event date) per week to the event planning process. These individuals should have an interest in fundraising and excellent attention to detail.
Contact:
Tammy Kingma
(616) 456-8661 ext. 8989
tkingma@ggr.redcross.org
Community Events Team
We need outgoing, energetic, and creative people to represent the American Red Cross at community events such as expos, fairs, parades, etc. as members of our Community Events Team. These volunteers would either 1) partner with other team members to set up, run, and tear down booths, and talk to community members about Red Cross Services, or 2) brainstorm creative visibility ideas and help coordinate and organize certain aspects of event participation or 3) both. The team members must be willing to commit to one event and/or one team meeting per month and be excited to share the American Red Cross with others. These team members would also have the opportunity to help coordinate third-party fundraisers.
Contact:
Caroline Clunk
(616) 456-8661 ext. 8999
cclunk@ggr.redcross.org
Exploring Humanitarian Law (EHL) Committee
Our Exploring Humanitarian Law (EHL) Committee is looking for individuals who are passionate about young people, education, and humanitarian law to join our team! Aligned with National Social Studies Curriculum Standards, EHL is a tool for teaching youth about respect for human life and dignity, ethical judgment, global citizenship, the protections of the Geneva Conventions and the role of the Red Cross and other humanitarian organizations through the lens of international humanitarian law (IHL).
If you are connected with a local college or high school, we need you! Our goal is to see the next generation of students be globally conscious citizens.
Opportunities to:
-Teach EHL courses,
-Facilitate teacher trainings,
-Introduce EHL into new venues (schools, colleges, social groups, after-school groups, churches),
-Organize awareness events.
Contact:
Chip Kragt
Emergency Services Director
(616) 456-8661 ext. 3301
ckragt@ggr.redcross.org