Prepare with Pedro: Teach young children what to do in an emergency! - Payette County

Join the American Red Cross's Youth Preparedness program and become a Prepare with Pedro Presenter! This volunteer opportunity allows you to make a real impact by educating students in grades K-2 about disaster preparedness.

As a Prepare with Pedro Presenter, you'll engage young minds with interactive lessons, teaching coping skills, fire safety, and how to handle local hazards. Plus, you'll share Pedro's journey to preparedness through a specially crafted storybook that children can take home to share with their families.

Reasons to get involved:

• Meaningful contribution: Help shape the next generation's resilience and preparedness.
• Free training: We provide all the necessary training at no cost to you.
• Free supplies: All program materials are provided by the Red Cross.
• Easy-to-implement lessons: Support simple yet impactful lessons on home fire safety, coping strategies, and handling weather-related emergencies.
• High energy and fun: Join a dynamic community dedicated to empowering youth in creative and engaging ways.

Time Commitment: Each presentation takes approximately an hour and scheduling is flexible, allowing you to fit volunteering into your busy life.

Questions? Email our team at [email protected] for more information about this or other positions.

Watch our video to learn more: Prepare with Pedro Theme Song