Share updates and stories with the media: External Relations: Public Affairs
ORGANIZATION: American Red Cross - Minnesota Dakotas Region
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PLACEMENT PURPOSE
Serve as a Red Cross spokesperson who relays information about local disasters to the local media via telephone, on-site presence, email, and online.
OPEN TIME DAYS
Two to four weeknight shifts or one weekend shift per month.｠
Attend scheduled meetings, training, and exercises.
REQUIRED TRAININGTraining:
Approximately 15 hours of training required before volunteering in the field, including these courses:
Disaster Services: An Overview
Online Disaster Public Affairs Overview
Public Affairs: The Local Response
An additional 20 hours of training is required within the first year of volunteering, including these courses:
Disaster Action Team (DAT) Orientation
Shelter Operations and Simulation
Psychological First Aid
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About American Red Cross - Minnesota Dakotas Region
Location:
1201 West River Parkway, Minneapolis, MN 55454, 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's providing care and comfort to one displaced family, thousands of disaster victims, an ill or injured service member or veteran, or support to a military family, 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
310 14th St. S.E.Rochester, MN 55904
DATE POSTED
February 20, 2017
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
N/A