Club Information

About Westwood Red Cross

The Westwood Red Cross Club was founded in the 2020-2021 school year as a chapter of the American Red Cross. As highs school Red Cross volunteers, we work to make the world and our own society a safer place through community volunteering. We help Red Cross send aid to cities in need, as well as serving in direct or support service, fundraising, consulting and advisory roles.

Westwood Red Cross is dedicated to giving people opportunities to help the community, and members are able to volunteer in various events organized by the American Red Cross or attend seminars to further develop their knowledge of both medicine and humanitarian aid. Members learn skills such as disaster preparedness or humanitarian law, assist in disaster relief efforts, and have the opportunity to socialize with other like-minded, driven people. 

Throughout the year, Westwood Red Cross organizes different activities benefiting both our society and the American Red Cross. Some examples of club activities include service to the Armed Forces - such as Thank-A-Hero - running blood drives for the Blood Services department, and fundraising. Check out our calendar to see upcoming general events, and take a look at the official American Red Cross website for more information. 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

How do I join the club?

Everyone interested in joining the Westwood Red Cross Club must register both with the American Red Cross Volunteer Connection (to sign up for events and log your hours) and with the club itself. If you want to join, please refer to this slideshow for more information. We look forward to working with you! 

Are members required to pay dues?

Currently, our dues are $15/member in order to cover the cost of club t-shirts.

Is there a minimum number of volunteer hours that I'm required to complete?

There is no specific number of volunteer hours that a member must fulfill in order to remain in the club. For both your benefit and ours, we ask that you try to attend as many volunteer opportunities as possible. However, if you would like to run for office, you must meet the point requirements listed under the "Hours" page on this website. 

Where and when are meetings?

The location and time of meetings for the 2025-2026 school year are the first Thursdays of every month (unless notified otherwise) in Ms. Ekaye's room (D2105). If you aren't on our email list or our Remind, please join ASAP for meeting updates and reminders. Access the registration information by clicking "Register" on this website.

Have another question? 

Feel free to email us and we'll get back to you!