Home Fire Campaign Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: American Red Cross: Michigan Region
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Line of service: Disaster Services
Purpose: The American Red Cross Disaster Cycle Services (DCS) launched the Home Fire Preparedness Campaign in October 2014. Its goal is to reduce the rate of deaths and injuries due to home fires by 25 percent over 5 years. This position exists primarily to notify residents in the neighborhoods targeted for an upcoming smoke alarm installation event. Save lives by helping the Red Cross install home smoke alarms in at-risk homes!
Primary responsibilities:
*Notify residents in the neighborhoods targeted for installation of the upcoming installation rally in their area.
*Leave a pre-event canvassing door hanger with rally information and fire safety information at each home visited.
*With further training, may respond to request and install smoke detectors in area homes
Time Commitment/Availability: 5-10 hours per weekend. Flexible scheduling.
Application instructions Apply to volunteer with the Red Cross at the following link: http://rdcrss.org/1jwIkp1 Click apply now and create an account in Volunteer Connection. Complete the volunteer orientation modules. Concurrently, you will need to consent to a background check. When all that's completed, we'll call you for an intake interview, and place you in the need of ours that fits your interests and skills best!
Training: Training will be provided to all interested volunteers.
Contact: Natalie McIntyre, natalie.mcintyre@redcross.org
Keywords: Fire prevention, safety education, community outreach
Skills: communication, teamwork
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About American Red Cross: Michigan Region
Location:
7800 Outer Drive West, Suite 205, Detroit, MI 48235, 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
WHEN
WHERE
5409 Venture CtKalamazoo, MI 49009
DATE POSTED
March 20, 2018
SKILLS
- Disaster Response
- Safety & Disaster Education
GOOD FOR
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REQUIREMENTS
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