Junior and Youth Red Cross programmes are an integral part of the strategic approach taken by the Central Red Cross Blood Center.Young people act as agents of change and advocates for vulnerable people.
Junior and Youth Red Cross programmes are an integral part of the strategic approach taken by the Central Red Cross Blood Center. Young people perform a diverse and important role as innovators, inter-cultural ambassadors, peer educators, community mobilisers, and most importantly, act as agents of behavioral change and advocates for vulnerable people.
Who can join Junior / Youth Red Cross
- Those aged between 5 and 30 years
- Students up to 12 standard or below 18 years of age may join the Junior Red Cross
- Students in colleges and those aged 18 to 30 years of age may join the Youth Red Cross
Activities of Junior / Youth Red Cross
- Participate in immunization programmes such as Pulse Polio, Indradhanush, Measles & Rubella campaign etc., and support health care providers in reaching the desired objectives through awareness campaigns on health & hygiene
- Participate in blood donation camps as donors (18 years & above only) and as motivators
- Respond to emergencies, cyclones accidents etc.
- Participate in ‘Swach Bharat: Programmes, in cleaning of hospitals, statues, roads, sanitation, garbage clearance, tree plantation etc.
