GOLDSBORO-About a dozen new recruits showed up for Red Cross Boot Camp Saturday.

• Special classes and training were held by the local chapter of the American Red Cross.
• The volunteers learned about crisis management and recovery, as well as how to run an emergency shelter.
• It was the first time the local chapter of the agency has held an event like this.

Special classes and training were held by the local chapter of the American Red Cross. The volunteers learned about crisis management and recovery, as well as how to run an emergency shelter.

They also were taught about the mission and history of the American Red Cross, which was founded in 1881 by Clara Barton.

It was the first time the local chapter of the agency has held an event like this. They say more boot camps will be held, where additional training will be offered.