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Teach Children Emergency Preparedness!: (RP) Volunteer Presenter: The Pillowcase Project
ORGANIZATION: American Red Cross - Greater New York Region
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PLACEMENT PURPOSE
The Pillowcase Project is a preparedness education program which teaches children in grades 3 to 5 (ages 8 to 11) personal family preparedness, awareness of local hazards, basic coping skills and home fire safety. Presenters deliver a highly interactive 40-60 minute presentation in school classrooms and other settings throughout the community.
OPEN TIME DAYS
Presentations are delivered during weekdays or on weekends and require a minimum 2 hour time commitment which does not include travel time; 1 hour presentation plus time for set-up and clean up.
Initial training requires a minimum of 8-12 hours to complete.
REQUIRED TRAININGNumerous tools have been developed for this program including a standardized curriculum, workbook, quizzes and activities which have been carefully constructed with the help of curriculum and hazard experts.
Many tools for presenters have been developed to foster consistency and fidelity to the program goals and objectives.
- Basic Instructor Fundamentals (BIF), 6075 minutes online course
- The Pillowcase Project Training Part 1 (online or instructor led), 6090 minute course
- The Pillowcase Project Training Part 2 (in person \"teachbacks\")
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About American Red Cross - Greater New York Region
Location:
520 West 49th Street, New York, NY 10019, 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メ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.
CAUSE AREAS
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WHERE
195 Willis AvenueMineola, NY 11501
DATE POSTED
May 6, 2015
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Ongoing