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Save Lives by Helping At-Risk Neighbors Prevent and Prepare for Home Fires!: Home Fire Preparedness
ORGANIZATION: American Red Cross - Western and Central New York Region
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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1 person is interested
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 coordinate all aspects of Home Fire Preparedness Campaign program planning and implementation. The Local Coordinator coordinates all activities in advance and on the day of the event.
OPEN TIME DAYS
40 - 60 hours over the course of 2 -3 months, once a quarter on average
• American Red Cross Volunteer Orientation
• Disaster Services: An Overview (optional)
• Home Fire Preparedness Campaign Guidance and Training: Safety for Home Visits, Fire Safety and Disaster Education, and other required training.
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About American Red Cross - Western and Central New York Region
Location:
50 Prince Street, Rochester, NY 14607, 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
WHEN
WHERE
620 E. Main StreetEndicott, NY 13760
DATE POSTED
July 21, 2017
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- 1 Year