Event Coordinator needed: *Event Coordinator - Home Fire Preparedness Campaign
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. We are seeking an event planner to plan for a Home Fire event one time per month (Saturday event).
OPEN TIME DAYS
Events are held one Saturday per month in each Red Cross location.｠ Home Fire Campaign Event Planners work flexible hours throughout the month to plan for the event and attend the Saturday event.
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A 6 month minimum committment is required for this position with a minimum of one event per month.
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
925 High StreetKlamath Falls, OR 97601
DATE POSTED
February 20, 2017
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- 6 months minimum