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Disaster Readiness Trainers
ORGANIZATION: L.A. Works
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Educate the public on the importance of emergency preparation.
MISSION
L.A. Works in conjunction with Listos California is on a mission to prepare over 500,000 Los Angeles County residents with disaster preparedness information and rWe aim we aim to spread awareness and build a supportive network of community volunteers in the likelihood of an emergency.
IMPACT
Every Californian, regardless of age, ability, income, or language, deserves culturally comlanguage-inclusivee inclusive education to assist in their preparation for the likelihood of a natural or man-made disaster. We shall help by providing "readiness" knowledge and resources to the community through conducting Neighbor-Supporting-Neighbor Workshops.
VOLUNTEER ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
This is a Project Leader role. You will be responsible for conducting Disaster Ready Training Workshops and hosting Listos Tabling events to educate the public on the importance of emergency preparedness and response.
Distribute disaster preparedness information
Introduce community volunteer opportunities
Encourage community involvement
Model safe practices and techniques
Teach and demonstrate from a Listos/L.A. Works prepared curriculum
REQUIREMENTS
2-hour Zoom Project Leader training
And additional Disaster Preparedness Information
Attend a pre-event briefing session
Comfortable speaking in front of diverse groups ranging from 10-50 people
Of possibly various levels of English understanding
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
BILINGUAL SPEAKERS ARE ENCOURAGED (Functional or Conversational Level)
The opportunity coordinator will prepare you with Disaster Preparedness materials for the workshop.
Time/Shift Commitment
Thursday, February 09, 2023, 8:30 am - 3 pm
Wednesday, March 08, 2023, 10:00 am - 12 pm
Thursday, May 11, 2023, 8:30 am - 3 pm
All volunteers participating in this volunteer opportunity should adhere to the health and safety guidelines outlined here: https://volunteer.laworks.com/health-and-safety.
3 Shifts
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Thu May 11, 2023
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08:30 AM to 03:30 PM
Los Angeles CA 90013 US
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Wed Mar 08, 2023
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10:00 AM to 12:30 PM
Los Angeles CA 90013 US
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Thu Feb 09, 2023
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08:30 AM to 03:30 PM
Los Angeles CA 90013 US
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About L.A. Works
Location:
570 West Avenue 26, LOS ANGELES, CA 90065, US
Mission Statement
L.A. Works is a 501(c)3 nonprofit, volunteer action center that creates and implements hands-on community service projects throughout the greater Los Angeles area. Founded in 1991, L.A. Works addresses three principal needs: 1. To increase volunteer participation in community service projects; 2. To provide community service organizations with access to volunteer labor and other resources; and 3. To educate and encourage people to engage in the broader social issues affecting the greater Los Angeles Community.
Description
L.A. Works is a 501(c)3 nonprofit, volunteer action center that creates and implements hands-on community service projects throughout the greater Los Angeles area. Founded in 1991, L.A. Works addresses three principal needs: 1. To increase volunteer participation in community service projects; 2. To provide community service organizations with access to volunteer labor and other resources; and 3. To educate and encourage people to engage in the broader social issues affecting the greater Los Angeles Community.
CAUSE AREAS
Community,
Homeless & Housing,
People with Disabilities
WHEN
Thu Feb 09, 2023 - Thu May 11, 2023
08:30 AM - 03:30 PM
This opportunity has 3 shifts
WHERE
Los Angeles, CA 90013
(34.04459 ,-118.24055 )
DATE POSTED
March 20, 2023
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