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ORGANIZATION: American Red Cross Central California Region
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Please join the American Red Cross on Saturday, May 11th for an impactful, fun, and simple way for volunteers from all walks of life to work together to provide a solution to a devastating national problem: home fires. Seven times a day in the United States, someone dies in a home fire and every 40 minutes a fire-related injury is reported. While home fires are the most common disaster facing Americans today, they are also the most preventable. Simply having a working smoke alarm in the home, reduces the risk of dying in a home fire by 50%!
The Red Cross continues its mission to reduce fire related deaths and injuries in the U.S. by 25% within 5 years. Through the campaign's Install Events, the Red Cross teams up with Fire Departments, local partners, businesses, community groups, and amazing volunteers like you to install free smoke alarms and provide preparedness education to fellow residents throughout our community.
This April we are very excited to invite you to be a part of bringing this impactful campaign to the city of Bakersfield! We hope that you will join us and register today for the Sound the Alarm, Save a Life Service Event on Saturday, May 11th from 9am-1pm.
What should I expect day of?
A fun day of preparing families against home fires and making your community safer. Together, we will canvass neighborhoods, knock on doors, check smoke alarms in homes and replace if necessary, education families about home fire safety, build evacuation plans with them and document our services.
Bring a team with you! We prefer everyone to register ahead of time so we are prepared to provide an excellent volunteer experience. If you don’t have time to register ahead, that’s okay, we will have forms available onsite.
Youth under 18 may participate but require a parental consent to participate in Sound the Alarm events. Please print out and have your parent/guardian fill out the Parental Consent form. Bring it with you to the Registration table on the day of the event. Opportunities available for youth are Documenter and Educator positions on Installation Teams.
Sign up to participate at soundthealarm.org or contact Shelley Ragsdale for more information at shelley.ragsdalel2@redcross.org
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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
1801 Panorama DrBakersfield, CA 93305
DATE POSTED
May 6, 2019
SKILLS
- Community Outreach
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 16
- Orientation or Training
- 4 hour or 8 hour shift 8:30- 1pm)or 8:30 to 4:00.