About Pillowcase Project

Line of service: Disaster Services

Purpose: This project is a national youth preparedness program offered by Red Cross Regions across the country. Increase youth knowledge about the science of hazards and how to prepare for emergencies.
Primary responsibilities: * Provide support during presentations, including passing out materials, grading quizzes, helping students, and helping with classroom management * May assist in reaching out to key groups in the region * For volunteers pursuing a career in education or working with children, this position offers teaching-assistant experience in classroom settings and working with youth.

Time Commitment/Availability:
Flexible; during school day

Application instructions Apply to volunteer with the Red Cross at the following link: http://rdcrss.org/1jwIkp1 Click apply now and create an account in Volunteer Connection. Complete the volunteer orientation modules. Concurrently, you will need to consent to a background check. When all that's completed, we'll call you for an intake interview, and place you in the need of ours that fits your interests and skills best!

Training: Training will be provided to all interested volunteers.

Contact: Nikki Salladay, [email protected]

Keywords: Youth, kids, preparedness campaign, coping skills, teaching, hazards, education

Skills: Communication, teaching, working with kids, organization

Application Process

Application instructions Apply to volunteer with the Red Cross at the following link: http://rdcrss.org/1jwIkp1 Click apply now and create an account in Volunteer Connection. Complete the volunteer orientation modules. Concurrently, you will need to consent to a background check. When all that's completed, we'll call you for an intake interview, and place you in the need of ours that fits your interests and skills best!

Training: Training will be provided to all interested volunteers.

Contact: Nikki Salladay, [email protected]

Family-Friendly

Parents and children are invited and encouraged to get involved.