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Save Lives by Helping At-Risk Neighbors Prevent and Prepare for Home Fires!: Volunteer Documenter -
ORGANIZATION: American Red Cross - Cascades Region
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PLACEMENT PURPOSE
The American Red Cross Disaster Cycle Services (DCS) is launching the Home Fire Preparedness Campaign (HFPC) in October 2014. Its goal is to reduce the rate of deaths and injuries due to home fires by 25 percent over 5 years. Its strategy includes participating in a community coalition that targets neighborhoods at-risk for home fires; installs and tests smoke alarms; and provides fire safety and disaster preparedness education/planning. This position exists primarily to ensure that the number of smoke alarms and batteries installed and other services provided are recorded and reported within program parameters and that the resident client completes and signs required documents (acknowledgment, releases, etc.); and transfers completed documents to the event neighborhood captain or designee. This position should also hold ladder or step stool safely for the installer, as needed. It is part of a smoke alarm home visit team.
OPEN TIME DAYS
5-10 hours per weekend, once a quarter on average
- American Red Cross Volunteer Orientation
- Disaster Services: An Overview (optional)
- HFPC Guidance and Training: Safety for Home Visits, Smoke Alarm Installation, and
other required training.
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About American Red Cross - Cascades Region
Location:
3131 N. Vancouver Ave, Portland, OR 97227, US
Mission Statement
The American Red Cross prevents and alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors.
Description
Every single day, the American Red Cross helps people in emergencies. Whether it's one displaced family, thousands of disaster victims, or providing care and comfort to an ill or injured service member or veteran or support to a military family member, our vital work is made possible by people like you. It is through the time and care of ordinary people that we can do extraordinary things. The Red Cross workforce is made up of over 90% volunteers, meaning our mission is carried out by community members like yourself.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
870 NE Alameda AvenueRoseburg, OR 97470
DATE POSTED
July 21, 2015
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- 1 year