#MyStoryMonday: Jim Rogers

Written by: Gabby, Holy Cross High School Intern

Jim Rogers is a volunteer who is willing to do whatever it takes to contribute to an organization. He has been a member of the Red Cross since July 2, 2014 and has served more than 746.5 hours. Jim a member of the Board of Directors, but is so much more than that. He is a volunteer partner to the Kentucky Region's Regional Disaster Officer, a Disaster Action Team Member, an Emergency Response Vehicle driver, and Disaster Workforce Responder. Disaster Workforce Responders provide preparedness services and information before a disaster strikes. They also assist those who have experienced a disaster and need help with their recovery.

In the past 12 months, Jim has gone to Texas to help out with Hurricane Harvey and served as a shelter worker and an ERV driver delivering meals to those affected. He has been to Marshall County High School to help Evelyn Miller, Executive Director of the Western Kentucky Chapter, support and build local community partners. Jim also served in various roles during the flooding in the Louisville Area during the months of February and March. He has assisted in the hiring process for the disaster department, and he is very essential in the helping of growing the staff’s abilities to hire talent. Jim even goes out to help with current volunteers on expanding their skills. Thank you, Jim, for all you do!

Learn more about volunteering with the Red Cross here.