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American Red Cross: Prepare Colorado(Colorado Springs)

The American Red Cross Colorado-Wyoming Region has designed a project with the overall goal of making the states of Colorado and Wyoming the most disaster-prepared states in the nation.The goal of the project that is to reduce poverty by increasing the capacity of local communities to respond and recover effectively when affected by disasters by focusing on preparedness activities.The five (5) VISTA members assigned to Colorado will be spread out across the state to address needs all 64 Colorado counties.Activities of the VISTAs include: Identify local leaders who could support preparedness work in the community with an eye to building an ongoing, sustainable program for that communityTrain local volunteers to deliver information on personal, household, youth, and business preparedness Work closely with the Red Cross Disaster Cycle Services team to identify the Preparedness needs of the community. Collaborate with the Regional Community Preparedness and Resiliency Services team to develop preparedness training and programs for use at the local level Engage the whole community in preparedness activities and projects including education (both in the classroom and during out-of-school-time activities), disaster services initiatives, and healthy and sustainable pathways to disaster readiness Develop and cultivate relationships with other local emergency response organizations and work to standardize the preparedness messaging in the community VISTA members will begin to build a local Preparedness program that fits the community in which they live and work by providing dedicated and focused time, talent, and leadership. And secondly, identify and train leadership volunteers who will replace the VISTAs at the end of their term so that the programs they are developing are long-lasting and locally sustainable.

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Member Duties : Identify local leaders who could support preparedness work in the community with an eye to building an ongoing, sustainable program for that community; Train local volunteers to deliver information on personal, household, youth, and business preparedness; Work closely with the Red Cross Disaster Cycle Services team and local Disaster Program Manager to identify the Preparedness needs of the community; Collaborate with the Regional Community Preparedness and Resiliency Services team to develop preparedness trainings and programs for use at the local level; Engage the whole community in preparedness activities and projects including education (both in the classroom and during out-of-school-time activities), disaster services initiatives, and healthy and sustainable pathways to disaster readiness; Develop and cultivate relationships with other local emergency response organizations and work to standardize the preparedness messaging in the community.

Program Benefits : Living Allowance , Childcare assistance if eligible , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Relocation Allowance , Health Coverage* , Training .


*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits.

Terms : Permits attendance at school during off hours , Permits working at another job during off hours , Car recommended .

Service Areas : Disaster Relief , Children/Youth , Community Outreach , Public Safety .

Skills : Computers/Technology , Leadership , Public Speaking , General Skills , Communications , Education , Disaster Services , Teaching/Tutoring , Writing/Editing , Community Organization , Recruitment , Youth Development , Conflict Resolution , Team Work .



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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA

Program
American Red Cross: Prepare Colorado(Colorado Springs)

Program Start/End Date
12/03/2018 - 12/02/2019

Work Schedule	Full Time

Education level
Associates degree (AA)

Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: None

Program Locations	COLORADO

Accepting Applications
From 08/30/2018 To 12/15/2018

Contact	George Sullivan
444 N Sherman St
Denver CO 80203
3036074458
george.sullivan@redcross.org
www.redcross.org/wyoming

Listing ID	76928


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