{"id":348640,"date":"2026-07-22T14:57:09","date_gmt":"2026-07-22T14:57:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/348640\/"},"modified":"2026-07-22T14:57:09","modified_gmt":"2026-07-22T14:57:09","slug":"red-cross-seeks-central-florida-volunteers-for-training","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/348640\/","title":{"rendered":"Red Cross seeks Central Florida volunteers for training"},"content":{"rendered":"

ORLANDO, Fla. \u2014 The American Red Cross is looking for Central Florida residents willing to help operate emergency shelters during hurricanes and other disasters.<\/p>\n

The organization will hold Shelter Heroes training from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, July 29, at its office at 5 N. Bumby Ave. in Orlando.<\/p>\n

Shelter Heroes help operate emergency shelters, serve meals, distribute supplies and support families displaced by hurricanes, floods, wildfires and other disasters.<\/p>\n

\u201cJust a few hours of training can prepare someone to make a lasting difference in their community,\u201d said Janice Moran, CEO of the American Red Cross North and Central Florida Region.<\/p>\n

Volunteers must complete the required shelter training and be available for at least one three-day disaster response each year.<\/p>\n

No previous disaster response experience is required. The Red Cross provides the necessary training, resources and ongoing support.<\/p>\n

People unable to attend the July 29 session can still register to volunteer through the Red Cross website.<\/p>\n

Click here to register or learn more about becoming a Shelter Hero.<\/a><\/p>\n

Click here<\/a> to download our free news, weather and smart TV apps. And click here<\/a> to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live.<\/p>\n

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