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ORGANIZATION: American Red Cross - Minnesota Dakotas Region

We're installing FREE smoke alarms in your community.

Help us Sound the Alarm about fire safety!


Every day 7 people die in home fires. You can help change that.

This spring, your local American Red Cross is teaming up with fire departments, volunteers, and partners to Sound the Alarm

with home fire safety and smoke alarm installation events.

Join us as we install more than 1,500 free smoke alarms across the region.

Together we can help save lives!

Want to volunteer?

Visit SoundTheAlarm.org/mn or call (612) 460-3670

Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteer Safety Educator: Educates the family on fire safety and assists with completing a disaster plan while the smoke alarms are being installed. This volunteer should be comfortable speaking with a wide variety of individuals.

Volunteer Smoke Alarm Installer: Installs smoke alarms in homes during the canvassing event. This volunteer should be comfortable using a ladder and a power drill.

Volunteer Documenter: Records information about each home and the number of alarms installed. This person should be comfortable completing basic paperwork.

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About American Red Cross - Minnesota Dakotas Region

Location:

1201 West River Parkway, Minneapolis, MN 55454, 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 providing care and comfort to one displaced family, thousands of disaster victims, an ill or injured service member or veteran, or support to a military family, 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

Community
Disaster Relief
Emergency & Safety
Community, Disaster Relief, Emergency & Safety

WHEN

Sat Apr 28, 2018
08:00 AM - 04:00 PM

WHERE

1201 West River ParkwayMinneapolis, MN 55454

(44.97731,-93.248985)
 

SKILLS

  • Disaster Response
  • Adult Education
  • Recruiting
  • Teaching / Instruction
  • Safety & Disaster Education
  • Community Outreach

GOOD FOR

  • Teens
  • People 55+
  • Group

REQUIREMENTS

  • Must be at least 16
  • Two shifts available 8am-4pm or 8am-noon
  • Ages 16-17 must have Parental/Guardian Consent Forms signed to participate.

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