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Complete training and learn how to teach 3-5th graders safety skills.: Pillowcase Project Presenter
ORGANIZATION: American Red Cross - Tennessee 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 BIF 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.
Admin Support should be able to dedicate approximately 5 hours per week.
Presenters may be required to attend, either by phone or in person, regional sponsored meetings, check-ins, conference calls, to discuss program updates, changes, and issues. REQUIRED TRAININGPresenters:
- Orientation to the American Red Cross
- Basic Instructor Fundamentals (BIF), 6075 minutes online course
- The Pillowcase Project Training Part 1 (webbased or instructor led)
- The Pillowcase Project Training Part 2 (in person teachbacks)
- Disaster Services: An Overview (Recommended)
•⦆ Fluency in basic computer skills; adaptable to new systems
•⦆ Demonstrated respect and recognition of the role and the responsibilities of others; highly collaborative
•⦆ Communicates effectively both in writing and verbally
•⦆ Interests in expanding Red Cross capabilities through teaching and empowering others⦆
•⦆ Must be a Red Cross volunteer
- Psychological First Aid (Recommended)
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About American Red Cross - Tennessee Region
Location:
2201 Charlotte Avenue, Nashville, TN 37203, 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, 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
1760 Madison StreetClarksville, TN 37043
DATE POSTED
July 8, 2017
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- At least a one year commitment