Glaswegians have taken up the call to help those left most vulnerable by the global coronavirus pandemic.
As the growing crisis continues to sweep across our city, we have seen incredible acts of kindness and community support throughout our city.
The outpouring of care over the last few weeks follows a national Red Cross appeal for people to demonstrate the power of kindness and their willingness to help others.
More than 2,600 people throughout Scotland have signed up to become British Red Cross community reserve volunteers (CRVs).
British Red Cross community reserve volunteers are a network of people ready to help in an emergency, supporting their community by sharing public health messages, connecting with others safely and helping provide basic supplies.
In partnership with InYourArea and our sister titles the Mirror and the Express, The Red Cross is encouraging everyone to undertake simple acts of kindness, such as checking in on your friends, family and neighbours, via phone where possible.
Marie Hayes, Scotland director for crisis response, said: "We’re living in an uncertain time and we know that many people may be feeling helpless and afraid for themselves and their loved ones. In these difficult days, it’s more important than ever to be kind to ourselves and to each other, and to protect the most vulnerable members of our society.
"We know connected communities are stronger communities and that small acts of kindness make a big difference, so many of you are already doing this.
"We want to thank everyone for the kindness they can have by signing up to join us as community reserve volunteers – you will play a part in helping your local community and this country through this unprecedented global health emergency.
"The British Red Cross has been part of this nation’s history for over 150 years and has supported this country through some of its most difficult times.
"All year round we work in hospitals and our communities in the UK. We respond to an emergency on average every four hours – from flooding and house fires, to evacuations and terror incidents."
If you would like to become a Red Cross volunteer, it takes just five minutes to register HERE.
