Youth Red Cross
The Youth Red Cross (YRC) unit at CSI College of Nursing, Nagercoil brings together college students who wish to serve humanity. Guided by the Seven Fundamental Principles of the Red Cross Movement, our volunteers are trained in first aid, blood donation awareness, health education, and disaster response, and take part in community service that carries the values of care and compassion beyond the campus.
Our Objectives
What the Youth Red Cross unit works towards on campus
Develop in young people a sense of social responsibility and commitment to humanitarian service.
Promote voluntary blood donation and organise blood donation camps and awareness drives.
Train volunteers in first aid, CPR, disaster preparedness, and emergency response.
Spread awareness on health, hygiene, nutrition, and prevention of communicable diseases.
Support the Indian Red Cross Society during relief operations and community health programmes.
Build leadership, teamwork, and a lifelong spirit of voluntary service among youth.
Key Activities
How YRC volunteers serve the campus and the community
Organising and supporting voluntary blood donation drives with awareness sessions.
Hands-on workshops in first aid, CPR, and basic life support for volunteers.
Mock drills and training to respond effectively during emergencies and disasters.
Rallies, street plays, and campaigns on hygiene, nutrition, and disease prevention.
Visits to villages, schools, and care homes to extend health services and support.
World Red Cross Day, World Blood Donor Day, and World Health Day programmes.
Seven Fundamental Principles
The values every YRC volunteer is trained to uphold
Advisory Committee
Guiding the unit's activities and student volunteers