The Crescent City/Del Norte County Chamber of Commerce recently awarded California Gold Country Region volunteer Mary Dorman the 2023 Community Volunteer Award for her hard work and dedication to her community during the Smith River Complex Fire.
Since 2007, Dorman has volunteered for the Red Cross in several roles including public affairs, disaster response and most recently as a member of the Northern California Chapter’s board of directors.
Throughout her tenure with the Red Cross, she has been involved in responding to numerous disasters and has provided support and assistance to countless evacuees and others in need. Her volunteer efforts have extended beyond disaster response as she leads prevention efforts with such things as Sound the Alarm smoke alarm installations.
Dorman’s advice to those interested in volunteering is simple. “Jump in and do it. I just love it. I love the people I get to work with, and the other volunteers and staff,” she said.
If you are interested in volunteering with the Red Cross, there are opportunities for everyone! Check out the numerous volunteer opportunities at redcross.org/volunteertoday.
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