As a full-time volunteer for over 4 years I was "fired" by e-mail within 24 hours of filing a complaint against another volunteer. The person whom I complained about had been seen representing The Chapters Military Services Unit at the 2010 Memorial Day Ceremony at The National Cemetery in Springfield, Mo despite his not even being a volunteer in that unit AND despite been told by me personally, as The Military Services Supervisor & Event Organizer, that he could NOT represent The Red Cross at the event. This volunteer had previously been reported multiple times for theft and other violations of Red Cross Fundamental Principles & Policies. Administrative failure to act on these reports had already resulted earlier in 2010 in one resignation. I was called a liar to my face by the Director of Volunteer Services when I explained that I had personally told the person that he could not represent the Red Cross at the event. A few hours later I gave my 2-week notice in protest of their handling of the situation. Later that evening, after I had gone home for the day, I was sent an e-mail telling me not to return.
To make matters worse, I took my reports and complaints to The National HQ of The American Red Cross where they refused to investigate and only responded 2 months later after my repeated calls and e-mails asking the status of my case. I was told that there were no irregulariries in my dismissal and the case was closed. The volunteer thief, bigot and Policy Violator is still there despite the continued complaints of other volunteers and staff.
This is my complaint and warning to all person thinking of donting their money and/or time to The American Red Cross. Approach with caution!
Please visit my MySpace site with the full story and documentation:
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