American Red Cross: Service to the armed Forces Presenters

Inform and educate Red Cross partners, military members, and their families by conducting briefings at a variety of community venues.

MISSION
The American Red Cross, a humanitarian organization led by volunteers, guided by its Congressional Charter and the Fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross Movement, will provide relief to victims of disasters and help people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies.

PROGRAM OVERVIEW
This position supports the Regional SAF department.

​VOLUNTEER ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the Red Cross mission
• Deliver information about Red Cross programs and services
• Answer questions in public forums (deployment briefings; Family Readiness meetings; Welcome briefings) and in "face-to-face" formats such as community and deployment fairs, with audience size varying from small to very large numbers.
• Provide appropriate referrals
• Maintain professionalism and conduct as stated in Red Cross policy

REQUIREMENTS

• Willing and able to support the Red Cross Service to the Armed Forces (SAF) mission and have an awareness of and appreciation for military culture, military families, and veterans' issues
• Ability to communicate effectively in a public setting; enjoys public speaking
• Comfortable presenting to large and small audiences
• Ability to interact effectively with culturally diverse audiences
• Computer skills and working knowledge of PowerPoint preferred
• Flexible and able to adapt quickly to schedule changes
• Knowledge of Red Cross policy
• Knowledge of military and community resources
• Willingness to comply with current public health and Red Cross policies.

QUESTIONS?
An L.A. Works partner manages this opportunity, American Red Cross Please contact the Opportunity Coordinator listed below for support.

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