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Save Lives by Installing Smoke Alarms in At-Risk Homes: Home Fire Preparedness Campaign Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: American Red Cross of Missouri and Arkansas
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ORGANIZATION
PLACEMENT PURPOSE
The American Red Cross Disaster Cycle Services (DCS) launched 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.
OPEN TIME DAYS
Varies, but to maintaine volunteer status, must volunteer a minimum of 3 times per year.
REQUIRED TRAININGOrientation to American Red Cross.
Disaster Services: An Overview
Concept of Operations Workshop
Psychological First Aid
Client Casework or Sheltering Fundamentals
Everyone is Welcome Disability Integration
Home Fire Preparedness Campaign Guidance and Training:
- Safety for Home Visits,
- Fire Safety and Disaster Education,
- Installer or Documenter Training and other required training
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About American Red Cross of Missouri and Arkansas
Location:
American Red Cross, 10195 Corporate Square Drive, St. Louis, MO 63132, 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 or through the generosity of blood donors, providing critical blood to people in need, 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
2430 Myra DriveCape Girardeau, MO 63703
DATE POSTED
July 5, 2017
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- 1 year renewable