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Youth First Aid Service Corps Member
Youth Disaster Action Team Member
Youth Community Awareness Team Member
Preparedness and Safety Solutions Instructor
Youth Disaster Education Puppeteer

Position Title

Youth First Aid Service Corps Member (FASC)

Purpose

Put your first aid skills to use helping others remain safe! FASC members provide immediate and temporary first aid services for people with injury or sudden illness at community events such as:

-OSU football and basketball games

-Community events such as the Columbus Arts Festival, Columbus Marathon

-Special Events like concerts at Schottenstein Center

Qualifications

Ability to respond quickly and efficiently

Ability to lift 50 pounds

Good verbal and written communications skills

Ability to follow directions

14 & 15 must volunteer with a parent or guardian

16 years and older can volunteer on their own

Training
Hold a Red Cross Adult CRP and Standard First Aid Certification.
Attend “Intro to FASC” on first Tuesday of month, 6-9 PM. (You must have completed a volunteer interview and current certification to attend this class.)

Time Commitment

FASC activities occur evenings and weekends. Volunteers sign up in advance for events of their choice, must commit to no less than 6 events per year (3 must be non-sporting) but no more than 2 events per week.

Position Title	Youth Disaster Action Team Member
Purpose	Be a part of a team that provides emergency response to local disasters, particularly house fires, ensuring those affected have basic necessities such as food, shelter and clothing. Volunteers meet at chapter and drive to scene together in Red Cross vehicle supplied with relief equipment. At the scene, they report to official in charge, assess the situation, and initiate the appropriate Red Cross assistance.
Qualifications	Ability to provide one-on-one support to persons in crisis Ability to assess a situation and respond with proper resources Valid drivers license and home phone number Ability to communicate effectively with people from diverse backgrounds Minimum Age: 16 years old (though 18 & still in high school: must have completed Parental Consent Form on file)
Training	Introduction to Disaster Services (3 hours); DAT Orientation (3 hours); other courses are required within one year of placement to maintain active status.
Time Commitment	Two shifts per month (day shifts Mon-Fri: 5 PM-10 PM; evening shifts: Weekends: Sat 7AM –12 PM; Sat 12 PM –10 PM; Sun 7 AM -5 PM). (Summer Hours: Monday-Thursday 7 AM – 5 PM). A Mandatory monthly DAT meeting-1^st Tuesday at 6:30 PM. Prefer commitment for a minimum of six months.

Position Title	Youth Community Awareness Team Member
Purpose	Many people know that the Red Cross provides disaster relief and collects blood/blood products from donors, but don’t realize that we offer many other vital programs and services to the community! As a CAT member, you will deepen the public’s understanding of what we do, and the role they can play in supporting us.
Qualifications	Ability to initiate conversations with the public Excellent verbal communication skills Positive personal appearance Ability to learn and convey basic information about Red Cross programs Minimum age: 15 years
Training	Volunteers shadow current CAT members at events/info fairs and receive on-the-job training and orientation

Position Title	Health and Safety Instructor
Purpose	Now more than ever, we understand the need to be prepared to respond when emergencies happen. As a volunteer instructor, you can teach people safety and emergency response skills by becoming a certified instructor in Adult CPR, Infant and Child CPR, First Aid, Babysitting, Water Safety, HIV/AIDS Education and more.
Qualifications	Enjoy working with public Punctual and dependable Positive personal experience Pass FIT training & appropriate Instructor certification course The costs for Instructor course will be waved when a contract is signed and the terms met. (Fee will be waived if volunteer teaches at least 4 times in the first year.) Must be 17 years or older
Training	Hold a Red Cross Adult CRP and Standard First Aid Certification. Attend Fundamentals of Instructor Training (FIT) and Instructor level course. Go to http://columbus.redcross.org and click on “Take a Class” to see current class schedule. Call (614) 251-1444 to schedule.
Time Commitment	At least 20 hours per year. Volunteers sign up in advance for the class of their choice. (Certification remains current if instructs at least one class each year.)

Position Title	Youth Disaster Education Puppeteer
Purpose	The best way to prevent and be prepared for an emergency is to already have the skills needed to respond quickly and effectively. Be part of a team that educates pre-K through 3^rd grade student’s disaster safety information though Puppet Theater. *(Bernard the Puppet)*
Qualifications	Ability to relate to children Able to operate puppets & do simple stage assembling Able to carry at least 20 – 25 Lbs. Minimum age: 16 years* (age requirement may be negotiated)
Training	Intro to Disaster CDE Basics - orientation & training Standard First Aid

Student Time Commitment*

* Those students needing Community Service Hours

Tuesdays 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. and one Saturday a month, February 2006 to August 2006. Participation in a minimum of 3 productions.

Inquire On-Line
(we will contact you and send an application)

Contact Volunteer Resources: 253-2740 Ext. 2355 or send email.