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ORGANIZATION: American Red Cross - Cascades Region
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PLACEMENT PURPOSE
The American Red Cross Disaster Cycle Services (DCS) is launching the Home Fire Preparedness Campaign (HFPC) in October 2014. Its goal is to reduce the rate of deaths and injuries due to home fires by 25 percent over 5 years. Its strategy includes participating in a community coalition that targets neighborhoods at-risk for home fires; installs and tests smoke alarms; and provides fire safety and disaster preparedness education/planning. This position exists primarily to train for one of three positions: Safety Educator, Smoke Alarm Installer and Documenter.
OPEN TIME DAYS
Events take place throughout the year in various cities and towns in the region.｠ Each event is generally 6-8 hours long.
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Installation teams can also be formed and teams go out to install alams for community members who have been given an appointment.｠ The time commitment on this varies.
REQUIRED TRAINING- Orientation to American Red Cross
- Disaster Services: An Overview (optional)
- HFPC Guidance and Training: Safety for Home Visits, Smoke Alarm Installation, and
other required training.
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About American Red Cross - Cascades Region
Location:
3131 N. Vancouver Ave, Portland, OR 97227, 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 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. The Red Cross workforce is made up of over 90% volunteers, meaning our mission is carried out by community members like yourself.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
507 W 9thThe Dalles, OR 97058
DATE POSTED
July 21, 2016
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
N/A