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20 people are interested
Volunteer Community Outreach Instructor
ORGANIZATION: Bensonhurst Volunteer Ambulance Service Inc
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20 people are interested
The Volunteer Community Outreach Instructor will teach emergency preparedness, first aid and CPR classes to residents of the Bensonhurst community. As a volunteer instructor you will be helping them to prepare for, respond to and recover from disasters as well as medical emergencies
Essential Functions:
- Provide information on preparing for emergencies, organizing a first aid kit and go bag, developing a family emergency plan and emergency contact list in accordance with Federal Emergency Management Agency guidelines.
- Evaluate students’ understanding of educational materials and ability to perform skills at a satisfactory level.
- Organize class materials including audio visual A/V equipment and manual prior to class
- Provide adequate supervision of teaching areas to ensure participant's health and safety
- Conduct emergency preparedness and CPR demonstrations during special events such as National Night Out Against Crime, EMS week, National Preparedness Month and National Safety Month.
- Wear organization approved apparel and equipment during community outreach activities.
- Track and submit volunteer hours
- Lifting and carrying equipment up to 25 lbs. in weight.
- Be willing to learn, teach and perform First Aid and Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation.
- Attend and participate in monthly community meetings.
- Completion of Federal Emergency Management Agency Independent Study Program.
- Obtain certification in First Aid, AED and CPR.
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About Bensonhurst Volunteer Ambulance Service Inc
Location:
1564 Bath Avenue, Storefront, Brooklyn, NY 11228, US
Mission Statement
The Bensonhurst Volunteer Ambulance Service, Inc.(BVAS) , is a Not-for-Profit volunteer organization staffed soley of volunteers Thirty years ago emergency ambulance response time was too long and the Community of Bensonhurst sent out a plea for help. Community people heard the cry and worked hard to establish a community based ambulance service. Through the dedication and unselfish actions of the people in the Community the Bensonhurst Volunteer Ambulance Service was founded. BVAS has been rendering emergency pre-hospital care to the sick and injured of the Bensonhurst Community since it opened its doors in 1976 and operates on donations, third party billing and the efforts of its volunteers
Description
We render emergency pre-hospital care to the sick and injured of the Bensonhurst Community
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
1564 Bath AvenueStorefrontBrooklyn, NY 11228
DATE POSTED
September 19, 2019
SKILLS
- Public Speaking
- Teaching / Instruction
- First Aid / CPR
- Safety & Disaster Education
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 16 hours per month
- Certification in First Aid, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Automated External Defibrillation