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American Red Cross, Inver Grove Heights Fire Department, and community members are coming together to install free smoke alarms and creating escape plans, and sharing fire safety information. Working smoke alarms can cut the risk of death from home fires in half.

Volunteers are need to help support this event on April 18th. Shifts begin at 8:15am until 2pm. Breakfast and lunch is provided.


Volunteers will be split into teams of three. Volunteer roles include:

  • Smoke Alarm Installer : Installs smoke alarms in homes during the canvassing event. This volunteer should be comfortable using a ladder and a power drill. 
  • Documenter : Records information about each home and the number of alarms installed. This person should be comfortable completing basic paperwork.
  • 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. 

Interested in learn more contact Kylie Weller at kylie.weller@voamn.org or at 612-704-6114.

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About Volunteers of America-MN--RSVP

Location:

3041 4th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55408, US

Mission Statement

RSVP offers maximum flexibility for people 55 and over who want to find challenging, rewarding, and significant service opportunities in their communities. RSVP Volunteers work with local organizations to have impact on critical needs in several focus areas: literacy, housing, food security, independence and well-being for seniors and persons with disabilities, economic opportunity, and service to veterans and military personnel and their families. We give volunteers the flexibility to decide who and how frequently they serve and we support volunteers with placement assistance, free supplemental insurance, and other benefits.

Description

RSVP partners with over 80 nonprofits in the six- county metro area, so we can find you an opportunity that matches your skills, interests, and geographic location. We have hundreds of opportunities in areas such as:

At-Home Opportunities

Citizenship--for new Americans

Computers

Companionship Education/Literacy--for children and adults

Driving

Food Shelves

Housing

Mentoring

Independent Living for Seniors

Office Work

Parks

Professional Skills

Phone Work

Skilled Trades

CAUSE AREAS

Community
Crisis Support
Emergency & Safety
Community, Crisis Support, Emergency & Safety

WHEN

Sat Apr 18, 2020
08:15 AM - 02:00 PM

WHERE

Inter Grove HeightsInter Grove Heights, MN 55077

(44.84788,-93.07061)
 

DATE POSTED

April 15, 2020

SKILLS

  • General Education
  • Safety & Disaster Education
  • Home Repair
  • Electronics

GOOD FOR

  • People 55+

REQUIREMENTS

  • Must be at least 55
  • One time event on April 18th. Also looking for volunteers to assist on an ongoing basis.

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