The Red Cross is recruiting Spanish-speaking volunteers in Utah to serve the state's growing Hispanic population.
SALT LAKE CITY — Tania Rodriguez began pursuing her dream of becoming a medical examiner at just 12 years old, quickly learning first aid and paramedic skills through the Red Cross.
No matter the time or season of her life, her love for the Red Cross and its mission has remained. It stayed while she studied as a teen to become a nurse; when she immigrated from Chihuahua, Mexico, to the U.S. at 16; and, when she decided to switch careers and opened her own food truck. Census data show about 15% of Utah's population is Hispanic or Latino, with the percentage rising to 41%, 30% and 20% in West Valley, Ogden and Salt Lake City, respectively. Ensuring individuals can access resources and help in their primary language during an emergency is key — a fact that became increasingly apparent during the COVID-19 pandemic.
"Whenever we have an open staff position, we actively encourage diverse candidates to apply, especially those who are fluent in Spanish. Our volunteer Tania is a shining example of this initiative," Paul said. "Her fluency in Spanish has been invaluable in communicating with and providing resources to Spanish-speaking individuals. While we do have a few other Spanish-speaking staff and volunteers, they are not currently involved with our disaster services in Utah.
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