Ashanti “I joined YouthCorps because I enjoy helping others and meeting new people. It has been a great experience and it sets a good example.” School: University City High School Year: Junior Member Since: January 2009 Hobbies: Softball and knitting Looking forward to: Teaching Red Cross programs to elementary school students and learning about disaster preparedness

Danny “YouthCorps is fun because we do cool projects that help people, and it’s important to start helping the community at a young age.”  School: Fox High School Year: Senior Member Since: Freshman Year Hobbies: Jigsaw Puzzles, Taking care of his pet fish and bird Red Cross Accomplishments: Sold ribbons to benefit the Measles Initiative, participated in the fall leadership retreat, and is certified in first aid Looking forward to: Their current service project which is an art show fundraiser for the Red Cross

Rachel “It’s important to give to others- to help others. We can do something without getting something in return.”  School: Parkway North High School Year: Junior Member Since: February 2009 Hobbies: Playing the piano and violin, watching TV, reading, and talking on the phone with her friends Looking forward to: Working with people in her age group and learning more about the Red Cross

Jamahl “I joined YouthCorps to help others and their need for safety. I look forward to helping younger kids as the Red Cross has helped me. I also believe young people should volunteer to gain respect and to better equip themselves to better the world.” School: University City High School Year: Senior Member Since: December 2008 Hobbies: Surfing, snowboarding, traveling, and mountain climbing Looking forward to: The people, the commitment, the responsibilities, and learning new skills like First Aid and CPR

Kelly “I like helping people out, so naturally YouthCorps is fun for me. I have been a member for three years and I think more youth should volunteer because it makes the world a better place.”  School: Fox High School Year: Recent graduate Member Since: Sophomore Year Hobbies: Hanging out, drawing, watching TV, and listening to music Red Cross Accomplishments: Involved with the Measles Initiative, National Youth Institute, blood drives, and giving fire safety presentations

Victoria “I joined YouthCorps because it looked like fun and like I could learn a lot. It's something to do besides sports and it allows me to contribute to my community for a good cause." School: Metro High School Year: Junior Member Since: October 2008 Hobbies: Cheerleading, Student Council, reading Red Cross Accomplishments: Planning blood drives and learning First Aid Looking forward to: Learning CPR, more blood drives, organizing fundraising events, and spending time with my YouthCorps friends

Ashanti “I joined YouthCorps because I enjoy helping others and meeting new people. It has been a great experience and it sets a good example.” School: University City High School Year: Junior Member Since: January 2009 Hobbies: Softball and knitting Looking forward to: Teaching Red Cross programs to elementary school students and learning about disaster preparedness

Danny “YouthCorps is fun because we do cool projects that help people, and it’s important to start helping the community at a young age.”  School: Fox High School Year: Senior Member Since: Freshman Year Hobbies: Jigsaw Puzzles, Taking care of his pet fish and bird Red Cross Accomplishments: Sold ribbons to benefit the Measles Initiative, participated in the fall leadership retreat, and is certified in first aid Looking forward to: Their current service project which is an art show fundraiser for the Red Cross

Rachel “It’s important to give to others- to help others. We can do something without getting something in return.”  School: Parkway North High School Year: Junior Member Since: February 2009 Hobbies: Playing the piano and violin, watching TV, reading, and talking on the phone with her friends Looking forward to: Working with people in her age group and learning more about the Red Cross

Jamahl “I joined YouthCorps to help others and their need for safety. I look forward to helping younger kids as the Red Cross has helped me. I also believe young people should volunteer to gain respect and to better equip themselves to better the world.” School: University City High School Year: Senior Member Since: December 2008 Hobbies: Surfing, snowboarding, traveling, and mountain climbing Looking forward to: The people, the commitment, the responsibilities, and learning new skills like First Aid and CPR

Kelly “I like helping people out, so naturally YouthCorps is fun for me. I have been a member for three years and I think more youth should volunteer because it makes the world a better place.”  School: Fox High School Year: Recent graduate Member Since: Sophomore Year Hobbies: Hanging out, drawing, watching TV, and listening to music Red Cross Accomplishments: Involved with the Measles Initiative, National Youth Institute, blood drives, and giving fire safety presentations

Victoria “I joined YouthCorps because it looked like fun and like I could learn a lot. It's something to do besides sports and it allows me to contribute to my community for a good cause." School: Metro High School Year: Junior Member Since: October 2008 Hobbies: Cheerleading, Student Council, reading Red Cross Accomplishments: Planning blood drives and learning First Aid Looking forward to: Learning CPR, more blood drives, organizing fundraising events, and spending time with my YouthCorps friends