Work with the American Red Cross Nevada Chapter, serving alongside paid and volunteer staff, provide direct service to clients of the American Red Cross through the accomplishment of National Preparedness & Response Corps goals and objectives. Members will complete projects that enhance organizational service delivery, expand community resources while developing their professional skill base throughout the Northern Nevada Chapter.
Service Activities
Develop and implement programs that engage youth in the Las Vegas area in Red Cross activities, conduct
community disaster education to ensure families are better prepared for disaster, respond directly to local and beyond local disaster
events, recruit, train and lead volunteers, assist with outreach at community events.
Attend staff meetings when possible, attend position related trainings
Community Need Addressed
It is vital that community members and youth be prepared for disasters and due to an increasing population in the Reno area and Winnemucca, there is a need to increase outreach efforts to this larger population. This can be accomplished by recruiting and training volunteers to assist with outreach and education and by attending community outreach events. The number of people who receive disaster preparedness training and information will be counted and recorded in a database and the number of volunteers recruited will also be counted and recorded.
Position Outcomes
Improve safety awareness with families and children.
Benefits
Childcare assistance if eligible, Education award upon successful completion of service, Stipend, Training
Education Benefits
GED/High School Diploma
Skills you will gain
• Disaster Services Overview
• Shelter Operations / Simulation
• Disaster Public Affairs
• CPR/First Aid and AED Training
• Chapter Response to Disaster (local DAT class)
• Disaster Instructor Specialty Course
• Community Disaster Education Workshop
• Other Red Cross classes which further support the mission and offer more in depth knowledge of disaster response and preparedness
• Participate in AmeriCorps training and events as required and requested by the Nevada Commission.
• Participate in and complete AmeriCorps citizenship training.
• Participate in community service activities
Competencies You Will Develop
Communication
Lead group discussion, Maintain open lines of communication with others, Speak clearly, in precise language and in a logical, organized and coherent manner, Write cleary and effectively
Creativity & Problem Solving
Capable of generating possible solutions, Communicate the problem to appropriate personnel
Teamwork
Interact professionally and respectfully with supervisors and co-workers, Stay positive and outcome oriented
Decisions
Accepts responsibility
Planning
Able to prioritize various competing tasks, Create plan of action, schedule tasks so that work is completed on time, Set goals
Service
Understand and anticipate the needs of others, Understand the importance of one's role in the functioning of the organization, Understand the significance of maintaining a healthful and safe environment