About YRC
The Youth Red Cross unit is affiliated with the Indian Red Cross Society and provides students a platform to engage in humanitarian service. Through blood donation camps, first-aid training, health awareness drives, and disaster relief support, YRC volunteers develop empathy, discipline, and a lifelong commitment to community welfare.
Unit at a Glance
Objectives
Promote voluntary blood donation and health awareness in the campus and surrounding community.
Train student volunteers in first aid and basic life support.
Instil the values of humanitarian service and social responsibility.
Support disaster preparedness and relief activities in coordination with the Red Cross Society.
Encourage hygiene, nutrition, and wellness awareness among students and local communities.
Build leadership and teamwork through organized community service projects.
Core Activities
- Voluntary blood donation camps in collaboration with government and private hospitals.
- First-aid and basic life support training workshops for volunteers.
- Health check-up and awareness camps on anaemia, nutrition, and hygiene.
- World Red Cross Day and World Health Day observance programmes.
- Disaster relief support and awareness campaigns on road safety.
- Organ and eye donation awareness drives.
Enrollment & Recognition
| Requirement | Detail |
|---|---|
| Eligibility | Open to all regularly enrolled students |
| Duration | One academic year, renewable |
| Training | First-aid and basic life support certification provided |
| Certificate | YRC Participation Certificate issued at year-end |
| Best Volunteer Award | Awarded annually for outstanding service contribution |
Recent Camps & Programmes
Organized a voluntary blood donation camp collecting over 150 units in partnership with a local hospital.
Conducted a first-aid and basic life support training workshop for student volunteers.
Observed World Red Cross Day with health awareness talks and a hygiene kit distribution drive.
Supported disaster relief efforts by assembling and distributing emergency relief kits.
YRC Incharge
Dr. K. Bhuvaneswari
Assistant Professor, Department of Tamil
Arulmigu Palaniandavar Arts and Science College For Women, Oddanchatram