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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 TRAINING

Numerous 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

Children & Youth
Community
Disaster Relief
Children & Youth, Community, Disaster Relief

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

195 Willis AvenueMineola, NY 11501

(40.745735,-73.63937)
 

DATE POSTED

February 27, 2015

SKILLS

GOOD FOR

  • Teens
  • People 55+

REQUIREMENTS

  • Ongoing

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