Opportunity Details
Teach Grades K - 2nd How to Prepare for Disasters (age 18+) Referral
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 skills
- Weekday, daytime availability during school hours
- Comfortable in classroom settings talking to and working with youth in grades Kindergarten through 2nd
- Ability to arrange transportation to Red Cross offices to pick up materials, travel to event location, and return materials at the end of presentations
- Willingness to train and teach other volunteers
- Patient, enthusiastic, and compassionate
Opportunity Requirements:
- Background check + photo ID required
- Volunteers must be 18 years of age or older to participate in this opportunity
Time Commitment:
- 2 to 4 shifts per month, 2 to 4 hours per shift. Weekday, daytime availability. At various elementary schools all over the Portland area.
Volunteers Benefits:
- Advancement within the disaster workforce
- Mentoring opportunities
- Develop technical expertise in preparedness programming
- Develop leadership skills
- Build skills through training provided
Why is this position so important?
- In the aftermath of a disaster - from home fires to hurricanes and everything in between - you know that Red Cross volunteers will be there to help. But did you know that we also help families and communities prepare for emergencies before they happen?
- Red Cross Disaster Preparedness Volunteers teach people how to reduce the risk of disaster, prepare to respond effectively, and cope with disasters when they happen. Sound interesting? We invite you to get involved! The skills you learn will enable you to help your own home and family, while you also help your wider community be more prepared and resilient.
To Apply:
- Visit the Red Cross site and complete an application!
Click on "Express Interest" below if you are interested in helping out!
**This is a Referral Opportunity, which means it is run directly by one of our nonprofit partners. Once you express interest, someone from the partner organization should follow up with you shortly to discuss confirming you as a volunteer for this opportunity.
**Please note, your hours may not be recorded in your Hands On Greater Portland account since this is a partner-managed opportunity.
Children & Youth Education, Disaster & Emergency Services
Administrative Support/Clerical,Disaster Services,Event Organizing,Mentoring/Youth Development
Age Minimum (with Adult): 18+, Minimum Age:18+
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