My name is Erica Hernandez and I am dedicating this blog to the Black and Hispanic Youth Leadership Development Programs at the American Red Cross. For the past two years I have volunteered with the programs and watched as they have molded and changed many young lives. I hope to advocate the power of these programs as they create future leaders and the chance for transformational change.
Hello All
Antonia Coello Novello: A Leader
Antonia Coello Novello served as surgeon general under President George H. W. Bush from 1990 to 1993. She focused on publicizing the dangers of smoking and teenage drinking, expanding AIDS education, and improving health care for women, minorities, and children.
Desmond Tutu: A Leader
Desmond Mpilo Tutu (born 7 October 1931) is a South African cleric and activist who rose to worldwide fame during the 1980s as an opponent of apartheid. In 1984, Tutu became the second South African to be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. Tutu was elected and ordained the first black South African Anglican Archbishop of Cape Town.
*Click on the link to hear Desmond describe leadership: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IrCeVwwu0Xc
Program Expectations
Program guidelines are created to ensure a successful program experience, ending in a commencement ceremony.
*Students selected in the leadership programs are expected to maintain program attendance and participation at a rate of 90% for the entire year.
*Students who do not comply with program attendance requirements may be terminated from the leadership program.
Benefits of the Programs
Benefits Include:
*Leadership Skills Development
*Volunteer with the mentors at the Red Cross/community projects
*Social activities and events
*One on one mentoring and group mentoring
*Scholarship Awards
*Opportunities to connect with area Colleges and Universities
Program Opportunities
Students have the opportunity to become involved in:
*Volunteer projects
*Homework help sessions
*Mentoring sessions
*Social Activities
* Recommendations and referrals to other programs
