As the nation marked Red Cross Month this past March, the American Red Cross (redcross.org) honored the growing number of people across generations who are stepping forward to support their communities when help can’t wait. New Red Cross data highlights a nationwide surge in volunteerism, reflecting how individuals of all ages are strengthening communities and caring for one another.
Volunteers make up 90% of the Red Cross workforce, spanning every generation — from Gen Z to the Silent Generation — demonstrating that service has no age limit and that every action makes a meaningful difference. Over the past three years, the number of Red Cross volunteers has grown by nearly 25%, totaling more than 325,000 people nationwide. This growth mirrors the country’s broader post pandemic rebound in community service and highlights a remarkable trend: Gen Z is now the fastest growing group of Red Cross volunteers, driven largely by growth in student-led Red Cross clubs.
For 145 years, the American Red Cross has been part of communities across the country, a legacy made possible by the generous spirit of volunteers who come together in moments of need. Their actions continue to bring communities together and ensure that hope is never far away. During Red Cross Month, the Red Cross honored how people today deliver support when help can’t wait. Every contribution matters.
Visit redcross.org to get involved by volunteering, making a financial donation, giving blood or taking a class in lifesaving skills.