Teach Grades K - 2nd How to Prepare for Disasters (Canby/Wilsonville)
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Are you an enthusiastic and outgoing person who enjoys working with youth in grades K - 2nd?Youth Preparedness Pedro Team Members support the Prepare with Pedro program. They provide emergency preparedness education to youth in grades K - 2nd in school classrooms by following Pedro the Penguin as he learns how to reduce the risk of disaster, prepare to respond effectively, and cope with disasters when they happen. Presentations runtime: about 30-45 minutes.Team member roles include: Presenter, Presenter Assistant, Administrative Support, and Presenter Trainer. You are able to choose your preferred role(s)!Presenter responsibilities: conduct Prepare with Pedro presentations to youth grades K - 2nd.Presenter Assistant responsibilities: support the Prepare with Pedro Presenter by handing out and collecting materials from students, helping with classroom management, and grading quizzes.Administrative Support responsibilities: carry out administrative duties, such as data management, inventory management, reporting collection/entry, collecting/readying presentation supplies, and responding to email inquiries about the program.Presenter Trainer responsibilities: train individuals to present the Prepare with Pedro program curriculum proficiently.You'll need to meet these important qualifications: Public speaking or teaching skillsWeekday, daytime availability during school hoursComfortable in classroom settings talking to and working with youth in grades K - 2ndAbility to arrange transportation to Red Cross offices to pick up materials, travel to event location, and return materials at the end of presentationsWillingness to train and teach other volunteersPatient, enthusiastic, and compassionateWhy is this position so important?In the aftermath of a disaster - from home fires
About American Red Cross - Cascades Region
Every single day, the American Red Cross helps people in emergencies. Whether it's one displaced family, thousands of disaster victims, or providing care and comfort to an ill or injured service member or veteran or support to a military family member, our vital work is made possible by people like you. It is through the time and care of ordinary people that we can do extraordinary things. The Red Cross workforce is made up of over 90% volunteers, meaning our mission is carried out by community members like yourself.
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