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Teach kids vital emergency preparedness skills with this fun and innovative program!: Pillowcase Pro
ORGANIZATION: American Red Cross - Utah & Nevada Region
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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 Basic Instructor Fundamentals 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.
•｠ Orientation to the American Red Cross
•｠ Basic Instructor Fundamentals (BIF), 60-75 minutes on-line c ourse
• 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)
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About American Red Cross - Utah & Nevada Region
Location:
6616 South 900 East, Salt Lake City, UT 84121, 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 its 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
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WHERE
6616 South 900 EastSalt Lake City, UT 84121
DATE POSTED
July 5, 2017
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- 1 year; renewable