Help your community prepare for disasters while serving as a Red Cross Team Leader!: Disaster Prepar
ORGANIZATION: American Red Cross Central California Region
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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. A Home Fire Campaign Local Program Coordinator serves as the counterpart to the Preparedness Manager to oversee the coordination, progression, and success of the Chapter's Home Fire Campaign Program.
OPEN TIME DAYS
40 - 60 hours over the course of 2 -3 months; once a quarter on average
Orientation to American Red Cross
Disaster Services: An Overview (optional)
Knowledge and understanding of Red Cross operations, regional programs, and initiatives (will be part of on-the-job training and ongoing communications)
HFC Guidance and Training: Safety for Home Visits, Fire Safety and Disaster Education, and other required training.
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About American Red Cross Central California Region
Location:
1300 W. Shaw Ave., Ste. 4B, Fresno, CA 93711, 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
Types of volunteer opportunities may include:
Boots on the Ground -- Your role could be to respond to home fires and other emergencies in your community, conduct in-home smoke alarm installations, or working in a wildfire shelter providing safe accommodations.
Instructor/Presenter positions to deliver education programs focused on preparedness, disasters and how to "Be Red Cross Ready" to adults and youth.
Working behind the Scenes positions include Keep the Red Cross Running -- Your role could be administrative/office support, scheduling shifts for your fellow volunteers, or logistics management to ensure disaster relief operations have the necessary supplies and equipment.
Lead the Way -- "Leadership" volunteers guide our efforts, inspire our volunteers and hold us accountable to the highest standards. Your role could be to lead a small team of fellow volunteers, act as an advisor to a Red Cross Club for youth, or support local Red Cross services by joining an advisory board or the Board of Directors.
Tell the Red Cross Story -- Communications & Outreach volunteers educate the public about Red Cross services and stories in your community. By getting our message out, you'll educate people in need about how we can help, while attracting volunteers and donors to the mission.
You can make a difference today at by becoming a volunteer at redcross.org/volunteer
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
836 Calle PlanoCamarillo, CA 93012
DATE POSTED
June 5, 2017
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- 6 month time commitment (participate in at least 2 HFC events)