Youth Services

Be part of the world’s largest humanitarian network!

Irish Red Cross Youth members forming the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies Logo. Photo: Irish Red Cross

Irish Red Cross Youth members forming the logo of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies.

The Red Cross movement has nearly 100 million members from all over the world. Meet new friends and learn new skills by joining the Irish Red Cross Youth.

Why become a member of the Red Cross Youth?

Becoming a member of the Red Cross Youth means you get to participate in loads of activities with people around the same age as you.

Becoming a member of this worldwide body of young people means you will learn the ideals of the Red Cross and practice them in following ways

  • Protect health and life by learning basic health care and first aid
  • Volunteer in your local community
  • Learn about third world aid
  • Befriend other young people from all over the globe by exchanging friendship albums, stamps, pens pals, etc.

Youth Activities

Throughout the year there are loads of different activities you can take part in!

Options Programme

OPTIONS is a structured Awards programme for all Irish Red Cross Youth Members aged 5 - 25 years.

Join the Red Cross Youth

Any person between the age of 5 and 25 can join Irish Red Cross Youth.