Volunteer Opportunities

Key Responsibilities

Team Member roles include either being a presenter, presentation assistant, administrative support, or presenter trainer. Depending on which role you choose, your key responsibilities will vary.

Presenter Role responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• Conduct The Pillowcase Project presentations given to youth in schools and community settings
• Successfully complete the Basic Instructor Fundamentals for Youth (BIF-Y) (60–75-minute online course)
• Successfully complete The Pillowcase Project Presenter Fundamentals Module 1 (60–90-minute web-based or 3-hour instructor led course)
• Successfully complete The Pillowcase Project Presenter Fundamentals Module 2 (in person teach backs) (Note: this is at a minimum a 3-hour training experience)
• Successfully complete The Pillowcase Project Presenter Fundamentals Module 3 (web-based assessment)
• May assist with community outreach to schedule presentations at sites (optional)
• May assist in reaching key groups within the region, such as support to military families, as risk youth, etc. (optional)
• May mentor new presenters to help the region build a team of experienced youth preparedness presenters. (optional)
• Work as a team with the Team Lead and other volunteers and employees to build The Pillowcase Project in the region
• Ensure all reporting data for each presentation given is collected and given to regional staff in a timely manner
• Other duties as agreed to between the presenter and the Team Lead

Presentation Assistant Role responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• Support The Pillowcase Project Presenter in schools and community settings while they deliver the presentation.
• Handing out and collecting materials from students; helping with classroom management; grading quizzes; working with individual students during the activities; assisting with other duties as requested by the presenter.
• May be asked to help complete the reports for the presentation site(s).
• Successfully complete The Pillowcase Project Presenter Fundamentals Module 1 (web-based or instructor led course).
• May assist with community outreach to schedule presentations at sites (optional).
• May assist in reaching key groups within the region, such as support to military families, as risk youth, etc. (optional).
• May mentor new presentation assistants to help the region build a team of experienced youth preparedness volunteers (optional).
• Work as a team with the Team Lead and other volunteers and employees to build The Pillowcase Project in the region.
• Other duties as agreed to with the presenter and the Team Lead.

Administrative Support Role responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• Supporting activities related to The Pillowcase Project presenter training such as:
  • Providing EDGE Learning Management System administrative support (where possible)
  • Printing of program training materials
• Training site support (scheduling training room reservations, coordinating with Presenters and Team Lead, etc.)
• Carry out administrative duties, such as:
  • Data management
  • Site outreach and scheduling
  • Inventory management
  • Reporting collection and entry
  • Quiz grading
  • Collecting and readying presentation supplies
  • Responding to email inquiries about the program
• Logistics
  • Working with The Pillowcase Project Presenter/Presentation Assistant to coordinate materials pick up/drop off
• Outreach
  • Helping with site outreach to secure presentations

Presenter Trainer Role responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• Successfully complete the Basic Instructor Fundamentals for Youth (BIF-Y) (60–75-minute web-based course)
• Successfully complete The Pillowcase Project Presenter Fundamentals Module 1 (the web-based or instructor led course)
• Successfully complete The Pillowcase Project Presenter Fundamentals Module 2 (in person teach-backs) (Note: this is at a minimum a 3-hour training experience)
• Successfully complete The Pillowcase Project Presenter Fundamentals Module 3 (web-based assessment)
• Present program to student audiences
• Attend any additional training required as specified by the Team Lead
• Plan and lead Presenter Trainings using NHQ developed resources (Instructor Manual, Participant Guide and PowerPoint Training Presentation)
• Responsible for training individuals to present The Pillowcase Project curriculum proficiently

Qualifications

Willingness to comply with Red Cross COVID-19 policies for in-person volunteer activities.

Roles include either being a presenter, presentation assistant, administrative support, or presenter trainer. Depending on which role you choose, your qualifications will vary. All Team Members are expected to be:

• Enthusiastic about the American Red Cross mission and programs
• Fluent in basic computer skills; adaptable to new systems
• Demonstrates respect and recognition of the role and the responsibilities of others; highly collaborative
• Communicates effectively both in writing and verbally
• Interests in expanding Red Cross capabilities through teaching and empowering others
• Reliable and punctual with good time management skills
• Completion of all required trainings
• Pennsylvania Residents: May need to complete enhanced background check in accordance with Pennsylvania law.

Presenter Role qualifications may include but are not limited to:

• Comfortable presenting an interactive curriculum to youth in grades 3-5 (ages 8-11) in school and out of school/community settings
• Working knowledge of emergency preparedness, including protective actions for various hazards, or a strong desire to learn about emergency preparedness and protective actions in order to teach them to youth
• Flexible and willingness to teach new ideas and concepts, such as the psychosocial "coping skills"
• Strong organizational skills and ability to follow through with minimum supervision
• Excellent communication skills, including public speaking
• Dynamic personality that relates well to youth in the target age group
• Reliable, punctual, good time management skills
• Ability to complete reports and conduct follow up calls with sites in a timely manner
• Ability to problem solve and be flexible with program changes, regional changes, etc.
• Daytime and/or weekend availability
• Ability to arrange transportation to the Red Cross office to pick up materials, travel to event location, and return materials, etc. to the office at the end of the presentation
• Pennsylvania Residents: May need to complete enhanced background check in accordance with Pennsylvania law.

Presentation Assistant Role qualifications may include but are not limited to:

• Enthusiastic about the American Red Cross mission and programs
• Comfortable in classroom or group settings talking to and interacting with youth in grades 3-5 (ages 8-11)
• Familiar with or a strong desire to learn about emergency preparedness and protective actions
• Willing to learn The Pillowcase Project activities such as the coping skills, etc. in case there is a need to demonstrate technique to kids
• Dynamic personality that relates well to youth in the target age group
• Reliable, punctual, good time management skills
• Ability to complete reports and conduct follow up calls with sites in a timely manner (if required by region)
• Ability to problem solve and be flexible with program changes, regional changes, etc.
• Daytime and/or weekend availability
• Ability to arrange transportation to the Red Cross office to pick up materials, travel to event location, and return materials, etc. to the office at the end of the presentation.
• Pennsylvania Residents: May need to complete enhanced background check in accordance with Pennsylvania law.

Administrative Support Role qualifications may include but are not limited to:

• Ability and interest in mentoring new team members and leaders
• Fluency in basic computer skills; adaptable to new systems
• Demonstrated respect and recognition of the role and the responsibilities of others; highly collaborative
• Communicates effectively both in writing and verbally
• Interests in expanding Red Cross capabilities through teaching and empowering others

Presenter Trainer Role qualifications may include but are not limited to:

• Enthusiastic about the American Red Cross mission and programs
• Comfortable presenting and explaining an interactive curriculum to adults preparing to present to youth in grades 3-5 (ages 8-11)
• Working knowledge of emergency preparedness, including protective actions for various hazards, or a strong desire to learn about emergency preparedness and protective actions in order to teach them to youth.
• Flexible and willingness to teach new ideas and concepts, such as the psychosocial "coping skills".
• Strong organizational skills and ability to follow through with minimum supervision
• Excellent communication skills, including public speaking
• Dynamic personality that relates well to adults of varying ages
• Reliable, punctual, good time management skills
• Ability to complete reports
• Ability to problem solve and be flexible with program changes, regional changes, etc.
• Daytime and/or weekend availability
• Ability to arrange transportation to the Red Cross office to pick up materials, travel to event location, and return materials, etc. to the office at the end of the training.
• Pennsylvania Residents: May need to complete enhanced background check in accordance with Pennsylvania law.

Training

Team Member roles include either being a presenter, presentation assistant, administrative support, or presenter trainer. Depending on which role you choose, your training will vary. Every volunteer is expectation to take:

• Disaster Cycle Services: An Overview (Required)
• Everyone is Welcome (Required)
• Review all relevant preparedness program and The Pillowcase Project materials that are posted on The Exchange.
• Participate in regular calls and webinars with national and divisional teams

Presenter Role training may include but are not limited to:

• Basic Instructor Fundamentals for Youth (BIF-Y), 60-75-minute on-line course
• The Pillowcase Project Presenter Fundamentals Module 1 (web-based 60-90-minute or instructor led 3 hours)
• The Pillowcase Project Presenter Fundamentals Module 2 (in-person teach-backs 3-4-hour course)
• The Pillowcase Project Presenter Fundamentals Module 3 (web-based assessment, 25 questions)
• The Pillowcase Project: Presentation Demonstration Video (YouTube 30-minute)
• Psychological First Aid (Recommended)
• Other Region-Specific Training (Recommended)

Presentation Assistant Role training may include but are not limited to:

• The Pillowcase Project Presenter Fundamentals Module 1 (web-based 60-90-minute or instructor led 3 hours)
• The Pillowcase Project: Presentation Demonstration Video (YouTube 30-minute)
• Psychological First Aid (Recommended)
• Other Region-Specific Training (Recommended)

Administrative Support Worker Role training may include but are not limited to:

• The Pillowcase Project Presenter Fundamentals Module 1 (optional, but recommended)
• EDGE Registrar and Session Administrator Training (recommended for providing LMS Program support)

Presenter Trainer Role training may include but are not limited to:

• Basic Instructor Fundamentals for Youth (BIF-Y), 60-75-minute on-line course
• The Pillowcase Project Presenter Fundamentals Module 1 (web-based 60-90-minute or instructor led 3 hours)
• The Pillowcase Project Presenter Fundamentals Module 2 (in-person teach-backs 3-4-hour course)
• The Pillowcase Project Presenter Fundamentals Module 3 (web-based assessment, 25 questions)
• The Pillowcase Project: Presentation Demonstration Video (YouTube 30-minute)
• Psychological First Aid (Recommended)
• Other Region-Specific Training (Recommended)