Witness support
Witness support from the redd cross is situated at Rana Tingrett to guide and support people who are testifying in a trial. They can provide information about how a trial proceeds and take a coffee with the witness. Their main task is to provide safety for the person who is testifying.
BARK
A free leisure activity for children in primary school where we value friendship, nature and inclusion. We make sure that the children have a feeling of mastery and that they can get new friends and develop a social network. The children learn about humanity in a local, national and global perspective. In BARK most of the activities are outdoors and the children learn how to use their local environment in a safe and active way.
Activities for the elderly
Through the year Rana Red cross arranges activities different social activities for seniors in Mo i Rana, both for them who live at home or live at a institution. That might be going to a farm, concert, museum, boat ride or a bus tour. At our Cafe we serve coffe and a small snack every Thursday from 11.00-13.00.
Rescue corps
Is a group of volunteers with competency in search and rescue summer and winter, and in mountains and ocean. The volunteers is in preparedness 24/7 and is on duty in short notice. In addition, they have sanitation missions at festivals and sports events. They meet every Wednesday to develop their professional competency as well to be social.
Creative night
A social and nice evening for everyone between 10 and 100 years. Here we serve a small snack, and socialize while doing some crafts. Rana red cross have different equipment, like yarn, knitting needles, pearls and cardboard that can be used. Creative nights are held every Monday in odd numbered weeks from 17:30-19:30.
The second hand store
In Damveien 5 close to Rana Red Cross headquarters in Gruben we have a second hand store. The store is run by volunteers. Here you could find everything from pots and pans to clothes and furniture. Every income from the second hand store funds the activities that Rana Red Cross do.
Open:
Tuesday 11:00 -18:00
Wednesday 11:00 – 18:00
Thursday 11:00-15:00
Visitorfriend
A activity where we organize visit to people who are often alone or needs support, incouraging and visits in everyday life.The voulenteers can also go for walks, go to a café and seek other arenas for contact between people As a visitorfriend you go to visit your new friend at their home, or visit them at an institution. You and your new friend agree when and how often you should visit. The average visitation is once per week, or every other week.
Christmas and easter campaigns
Every Christmas and easter we have campaigns. Here we hand out Christmas stockings and easter egg for childrens that live in a family with a difficult economic situation. The gift often contains gift card for an activity that the family can do together, like bowling or go to the science center, as well as candy and activities. The voulnteers shop, pack and delivers the gifts to the families.
Vacation for all
A free vacation offer for families who are living below the poverty line. Here the volunteers plan, organize and execute vacations together with the families. They offer vacations during the summer and fall break. The goal is to create a nice, exciting and wanted vacation for families that can’t afford or don’t have the opportunity to go on vacations together.