American Red Cross Okinawa

29/10/2025

Thank you Charles and David for supporting Camp Hansen Marines today!

28/10/2025

Thank you to all the brave firefighters, police officers, EMTs, paramedics and other first responders who answer the call to help those in need. Join us in showing your appreciation on National First Responders Day! 💙

- Tag a first responder in this post
- Write your message of thanks
- Consider learning basic emergency response skills to assist first responders in their lifesaving efforts before they arrive on scene

21/10/2025

16/10/2025

Looking for a really special way to volunteer? Sponsor a Stork Nest mother. Our chapter helps by obtaining items to pack in welcome bags. Sponsoring a Mom is such a wonderful way to provide compassionate care for our newest community members!

I would like to be a sponsor for a Stork Nest Mother

13/10/2025

🚒 Fire Prevention Week Recap! 🔥

Last week was a busy and rewarding one as our Red Cross team and volunteers partnered with the Fire Department() to visit local schools and teach students about fire prevention and safety through the Prepare with Pedro program. 🐧

We had the pleasure of meeting amazing kids and staff at:
🏫 Bob Hope Elementary
🏫 Kadena Elementary
🏫 Amelia Earhart Intermediate School (Kadena Air Base)
🏫 Stearley Primary School

A big thank-you to the teachers, firefighters, and our incredible volunteers who helped make these visits possible! 🙏

If you’re interested in teaching, working with children, or supporting community education, please take a look at our pinned post at the top of this page to learn how you can get involved. ❤️

13/10/2025

We are taking applications for a full time Regional Program Specialist. The office will be located at NMRTC Okinawa on Camp Foster but they will have responsibility for MTF programs across Okinawa. Have a talent for coordinating Adult and Youth Volunteers? A background in Hospital/Clinc program support? Interested in empowering volunteers to develop and implement Whole Health education programming and outreach? Apply today! Send your resume to OkinawaMTF@redcross.org. Applications Close at 4pm, 17 October 2025.

12/10/2025

Introducing Emily! She is a Military Spouse who will be the point of contact for the Navy Dental Assisting Program starting this November! The program aims to support military family members living overseas seeking to further their education or to start a career in the Dental field.
American Red Cross Okinawa and NMRTC Okinawa have teamed up to offer the dental assisting training program, and are accepting applications today! This program requires a committment of 30-40 hours per week and takes a minimum of 5-6 months to complete.
Candidates must be US Citizens, able to meet the full hours requirement, and willing to be assigned to any of the Dental Clinic locations across Okinawa for the chairside training. If you undertand the time requirement and the need to be flexible due to training location requirements, please send a letter of interest to OkinawaMTF@redcross.org.
Please put "Dental Assisting Application Request" in the subject line. Application Packets are only available via the email letter of request process.
NOTE: Must be 18 years old and a US Citizen to apply.

12/10/2025

All Red Cross offices across Okinawa will be closed for in-person services on Monday, October 13, 2025, but our team will still be working remotely and ready to assist you!

✅ Need help or have questions?
📧 Email us at Okinawa@redcross.org

📞 Kadena/Foster Duty: +81-70-1342-1881
📞 Schwab/Hansen/Courtney Duty: +81-70-3347-4447
💬 You can also message us right here on Facebook during normal business hours!

For emergency assistance or to start an emergency message, please contact:
📞 +81-70-1342-1881 or call the Hero Care Center at +1-877-272-7337.

Thank you for your understanding and support as our team continues to serve the military community—wherever we are! ❤️

11/10/2025

11/10/2025

The American Red Cross, in partnership with the NMRTC Dental program is offering a Dental Assisting Program starting this November! The program aims to support military family members living overseas seeking to further their education or to start a career in the Dental field.

This program requires 30-40 hours per week and a minimum of 5-6 months to complete. Candidates must be at least 18 years of age, US Citizens, able to meet the full hours requirement, and willing to be assigned to any of the Dental Clinic locations across Okinawa for the chairside training.

If you undertand the time requirement and the need to be flexible due to training location requirements, please send a letter of interest to OkinawaMTF@redcross.org.

Please put "Dental Assisting Application Request" in the subject line. Application Packets provide more details on the requirements and applicaiton process. Packets are only available via the email letter of request process and are due by 4pm on October 24th.