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Hello to our greatly appreciated, new Red Cross volunteers, We are so excited to have you! We have many volunteer opportunities for you coming up, including our Home Fire Campaigns, Pillowcase Project and special events. Below is some background and details about what we do in our communities: What is the Home Fire Campaign? A national American Red Cross movement. We are interested in reaching out to our most vulnerable communities and providing them with free smoke alarms and installation in their households. Through the Home Fire Campaign, the American Red Cross will install smoke alarms in every room and hallway of a household, at no cost to the residents. We will also provide the family with preparedness education, a safety plan, and …show more content…

Login to Volunteer Connection 2. Hover over “My Groups” 3. Click on “Home Fire Campaign" 4. Hover over “Calendar” 5. Pick a date that has a HFC scheduled and sign up! What is the Pillowcase Project? The Pillowcase Project is a national program offered in schools, after-school programs, summer camps and other youth programs and events to teach 3rd - 5th graders and their families how to prepare for disasters. The Pillowcase Project curriculum is structured by three core principles: Learn, Practice and Share. Students will learn about hazards, how to prepare for emergencies, enhance coping skills, practice what they have learned and share their knowledge with friends and family. The program emphasizes the importance of practicing protective actions, developing an emergency communications plan, and practicing a home fire drill. The program also teaches students how to create their own emergency supplies kit by packing essential items in a pillowcase for easy transport during an emergency. Students will have the opportunity to decorate and personalize their pillowcases during the presentation, and are encouraged to take them home to create a …show more content…

Special Events: To volunteer at special events such as Health and Wellness fairs, festivals, parades and fundraisers: Login to Volunteer Connection Hover over "My

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