Be a "Hands-On" Helper.
GBU Life is proud to launch Hands-On Helpers, our new community-minded campaign in conjunction with our corporate partner, American Red Cross.
Together, we’re rallying community leaders, members, and neighbors to prepare for emergencies and support one another through meaningful volunteer opportunities.
There are several ways to get involved in this exciting campaign. Explore the opportunities below and join us in making a difference in your community.
Join GBU Life and the American Red Cross for a Complimentary Webinar Series.
Virtual "Red Cross Ready" Disaster Preparedness
Tuesday, August 4 at 12:00 pm EST.
Being “Red Cross Ready” means having a plan, an emergency kit, and the knowledge to stay safe during emergencies. Find out which emergencies are most likely to occur where you live and then learn about the steps you can take today to prepare.
Virtual Hands-Only CPR
Tuesday, September 1 at 12:00 pm EST.
An expert Red Cross Trainer will lead this 30-minute virtual session to demonstrate CPR basics and the skills needed to perform “Hands Only” CPR (no mouth-to-mouth contact is involved).
Virtual MapSwipe Crowdsourcing
Tuesday, September 15 at 12:00 pm EST.
Accurate maps play a critical role in emergency response. Yet many areas impacted by natural disasters are literally ‘missing’ from digital maps. MapSwipe is an easy-to-learn mobile app (available on Android and IOS) that helps the Red Cross prepare and plan so they’re ready to respond before disasters strike. This course will guide you through the app, teaching you how to identify infrastructure and validate map data.
How Community Leaders Can Get Involved
Select the opportunity that best fits your interests, schedule, and commitment level.
Host an American Red Cross Training Webinar
This September, GBU Life would like to offer you a great touch point opportunity with clients or community group by hosting an exclusive virtual training course. Led by an American Red Cross professional, sessions are both informational and engaging. Topics include MapSwipe Crowdsourcing, Red Cross Ready Disaster Preparedness training, and Hands-Only CPR.
As the host, you simply choose a date, time, and training topic. GBU Life will secure a trainer, set up the virtual event, and provide a customizable email invitation that includes the Zoom link for you to distribute to your clients.
Host a Disaster
Kit-Packing Event
GBU Life invites you to host a disaster kit packing event in your community. These events help provide much-needed supplies to your local American Red Cross office so they can support people affected by natural disasters, including hurricanes and summer storms.
As part of this event, you can also request for an American Red Cross professional to attend and facilitate a CPR training course or a Red Cross Ready Disaster Preparedness training.
As the host, you would simply choose a date, time, and training topic of your choice (if you would like to add a training component to your event). GBU Life will send you a customizable email invitation that you can distribute to your contacts.
Make a Donation
Not able to host an event? You can still support the Hands-On Helpers campaign with a donation to the American Red Cross. Your contribution helps provide disaster relief, emergency assistance, and preparedness resources to those who need them most.
What is an SAF Kit?
Services to the Armed Forces (SAF) Kits are care packages provided through the American Red Cross to support individuals and families impacted by natural disasters and emergencies. Each kit contains essential personal care items and can be assembled for as little as $9.75 to $21.00. Depending on the kit type, contents may include shampoo, soap, a washcloth, toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, a comb, tissues, women's personal hygiene items, a plastic bag, and an American Red Cross drawstring backpack.
Hosting an SAF kit-packing event is a meaningful way to make a difference while bringing people together around a shared purpose. Whether you're gathering family members, coworkers, a church group, or community volunteers, packing kits provides a hands-on opportunity to connect, collaborate, and give back. Participants can see the direct impact of their efforts as they assemble items that will provide comfort, dignity, and support to those facing difficult circumstances.