Save Lives by Providing Fire Safety and Disaster Preparedness Education and / or Installing
ORGANIZATION: American Red Cross - Massachusetts 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.
OPEN TIME DAYS
4-6 hours per installation event. ｠Up to 4 events per month.
* American Red Cross Volunteer Orientation
* Disaster Services: An Overview
* Home Fire Preparedness Campaign Guidance and Training: Safety for Home Visits, Fire Safety and Disaster Education, Smoke Alarm Installation, and other required training.
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About American Red Cross - Massachusetts Region
Location:
101 Station Landing, Medford, MA 02155, 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. We operate the largest food pantry in New England, we empower volunteers as leaders of the organization, we offer training and support. Whether it is standing with a family on the sidewalk at a house fire to offer comfort and care or it is contacting someone in the armed services who has a new baby, the Red Cross is a gentle presence of compassion and assistance.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
286 South StreetHyannis, MA 02601
DATE POSTED
March 3, 2017
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Orientation or Training
- 1 Year minimum up to 5 years on the project