Preparedness Education Presentation Associate (SPANISH SPEAKERS NEEDED)

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The Preparedness Education Presentation Associate helps people prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies and disasters by giving educational presentations on local disasters and preparedness.

Responsibilities:

• Promote and conduct disaster and preparedness education presentations in the community
• Verbally customize presentations for effectiveness and applicability to group
• Report outcomes and number of attendees
• Continue training and education on a regular basis to keep knowledge base current
• Answer questions about the Red Cross and refer the public to resources the Red Cross provides
• Pick up, transport and return required presentation tools, equipment and printed materials in a timely manner
• Distribute educational materials

Time Commitment: Approximately three to four hours per presentation (includes travel, setup and presentation). Suggest making presentations a minimum of once a month at the start, to hone skills and keep
knowledge and presentation skills sharp.


Qualifications:

• Commitment to Red Cross mission
• Excellent communications skills
• Knowledge of, or willingness to learn, Red Cross programs and services
• Knowledge of, or willingness to learn, disaster preparedness skills
• Knowledge of, or willingness to learn how to use audiovisual equipment (e.g. laptop, computer, overhead projectors, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Access to transportation
• Current and valid drivers’ license, if driving to presentations
• Dependable and punctual

Sign-up to volunteer today ! Please email questions to Kari Strain, the Sr. Volunteer Recruiter Specialist, at Kari.strain@redcross.org or (509) 679-8795.