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3 people are interested
Help prepare your community: Pillowcase Project Presenter in Training
ORGANIZATION: American Red Cross
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3 people are interested
PLACEMENT PURPOSE
This is a national youth preparedness program offered in Red Cross regions across the country. The 40-60 minute presentation provides emergency preparedness education to youth in grades 3-5 (ages 8-11) in school classrooms and other settings. 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. The highly interactive presentation addresses home fire safety, a local natural hazard, psycho-social coping skills and household preparedness steps like making a plan and a kit.
OPEN TIME DAYS
Presenters should dedicate a minimum of 8-12 hours for the BIF and The Pillowcase Project training Parts 1 and 2.
Each presentation requires a 2 hour time commitment per presentation:｠ (1 hour presentation plus time for set-up and clean up).｠ This does not include travel time to presentation site.
Presenters may be required to attend, either by phone or in person, regional sponsored meetings, check-ins, conference calls, to discuss program updates, changes, issues.
• Orientation to the American Red Cross
• Basic Instructor Fundamentals (BIF), 60-75 minutes on-line course
• The Pillowcase Project Training Part 1 (web-base or instructor led)
• The Pillowcase Project Training Part 2 (in person teach-backs)
• Disaster Services: An Overview (Recommended)
• Psychological First Aid (Recommended)
• Other region specific training (Recommended)
More opportunities with American Red Cross
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About American Red Cross
Location:
1501 Yanceyville Street, Greensboro, NC 27405, 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
WHEN
WHERE
167 Union Street SouthConcord, NC 28025
DATE POSTED
April 6, 2016
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Ongoing.｠