American Red Cross recruiting volunteers in preparation for Hurricane Ian

From Local 3 News: Volunteers right here in Chattanooga are being encouraged to be a part of helping those impacted by Hurricane Ian. The Ame

From Local 3 News: Volunteers right here in Chattanooga are being encouraged to be a part of helping those impacted by Hurricane Ian.

The American Red Cross says there is a great need for volunteers in times of crisis, and they’re looking all over the state of Tennessee.

Volunteer Linda Black says that even in disastrous times, people get excited to lend a helping hand.

The Red Cross’ two main objectives are sheltering and feeding people, and there are plenty of opportunities to get involved through their shortened shelter classes.

“If they want to respond and they want to go be a shelter worker, this will give them some idea of what to expect, what they’re going to need to do, and how to get there,” Black said.

Each shelter training will take four hours to complete and will cover all the required courses needed to become a shelter worker.

Chattanooga’s first class was on Wednesday, September 28.

Black says if you can’t volunteer in person, there are plenty of other ways online or financially.

You can find more information about Red Cross volunteer opportunities, including how to help online, on their webpage here.

Red Cross shelter training classes:

Southeast Chapter – 4115 S. Access Rd., Chattanooga, TN 37406

Saturday, Oct. 1: 10:00 a.m. EST

Nashville Area Chapter – 2201 Charlotte Ave, Nashville, TN 37203

Saturday, Oct. 1: 2:00 p.m. CST

Northeast Chapter – 660 Eastern Star Rd., Kingsport, TN 37663

Thursday, Sept. 29: 10:00 a.m. EST

Thursday, Sept. 29: 5:30 p.m. EST