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ORGANIZATION: American Red Cross - South Florida Region
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PLACEMENT PURPOSE
This is a national youth preparedness program offered by 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 7-9 hours to complete Basic Instructor Fundamentals and The Pillowcase Project Fundamentals Modules 1 and 2.
Each presentation requires a 2 hour time commitment: 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.
REQUIRED TRAININGOrientation to the American Red Cross
Basic Instructor Fundamentals (BIF), 60-75 minutes on-line course
The Pillowcase Project Presenter Fundamentals Module 1 (web-based or instructor led)
The Pillowcase Project Presenter Fundamentals Module 2 (in person teach-backs)
Disaster Services: An Overview (Recommended)
Psychological First Aid (Recommended)
Other region specific training (Recommended)Volunteers will work with other volunteers and employees to conduct presentations. Presenters may need to work with school administrators
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About American Red Cross - South Florida Region
Location:
1250 Northpoint Parkway, West Palm Beach, FL 33407, 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
2610 Northbrooke Plaza Dr.Naples, FL 34119
DATE POSTED
March 15, 2016
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
N/A