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ORGANIZATION: American Red Cross Central California Region
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PURPOSE: The Public Affairs team tells the Red Cross story. They connect the public with our mission and activities. Through this, they support recruiting new volunteers, developing partners, education, and donor support. On this team, we have story tellers, videographers, photographers, bloggers, public speakers; students, retirees and working professionals.
ACTIVITIES
* Serve as media spokesperson for local news outlets in person, over the phone or through Skype interviews.
* Work with chapter and regional leadership to write and pitch local stories to local media.
* Write and distribute media advisories and press releases.
* Maintain list of subject matter experts to speak with media.
* Maintain media log of queries, interviews and news stories.
* Create and maintain media lists.
* Be on call during shifts to vet and assess media inquires, share information on smaller incidents, and notify leadership of need to scale up response.
During Disasters:
* Carry out the same duties from: Red Cross shelters, aid stations, warehouses, emergency operations centers, etc.
Blogging/Social Media Content Creation
Want to flex your writing skills? I’d love to have you! Check out our blog here to see some of our latest works from our team. We can always use more writers. Please reach out if interested. You can do both work for our blog and social media
TRAINING
- Red Cross orientation (mission,values, culture, history, lines of service)
- Database and system training (Volunteer Connection, Brand Central)
- Disaster Public Affairs training (if you are interested; not a requirement)
- Aprox. 7-10 hrs of training for new volunteers
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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
836 Calle PlanoCamarillo, CA 93012
DATE POSTED
December 11, 2020
SKILLS
- Marketing & Communications (Mar/Com)
- Group Facilitation
- Management
- Social Media / Blogging
- Organization
- Relationship Building
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Flexible, but need individuals who can commit at least 10 hrs per month.