Community Education Volunteer

Department: Education and Outreach

Responsibilities:

  • Promote and conduct Scrubby Bear, Be Red Cross Ready, and other educational presentations in the community
  • Evaluate presentations for effectiveness and applicability to group
  • Report outcomes and number of attendees
  • Answer questions about the Red Cross and refer the public to organization resources
  • Pick up, transport, and return needed presentation tools, equipment and printed materials in a timely manner
  • Distribute educational materials
  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

  • Interest in people and the ability to work well with volunteers and paid staff.
  • Thorough knowledge of the Mission, Fundamental Principles, history and services of the American Red Cross.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to provide quality customer service.
  • Knowledge of, or the willingness to learn how to use, audiovisual equipment (PowerPoint, projectors, and computers)

Training:

  • Orientation to the American Red Cross. (video or online modules)
  • On the job training as necessary
  • Be Red Cross Ready Presentation

Commitment:

  • Community Education Presentations are on a "as requested" basis. Most presentations are during the day but some may be at night.

Benefits:

  • Refinement of communication and presentation skills
  • Opportunity to interact with the community