Nonprofit
Published 9/1/25 8:00PM

Prepare your Community for Emergencies - New Castle County, DE

On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Wilmington, DE
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  • Details

    Commitment Details:
    Time Commitment: • 5-15 hours per week, flexible • Schedule depends on presentation appointments and school • Daytime availability a plus
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    5
    Cause Areas:
    Community Development, Crime & Safety, Volunteering
    Good For:
    Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    18+
    Other Requirements:
    1 year, renewable

    Description

    Prepare your Community for Emergencies - New Castle County, DE

    Prepare youth, families and communities for disasters (such as home fire, flood, or even larger scale disasters) by giving them the proper knowledge they need.

    You'll conduct The Pillowcase Project presentations given to youth, in schools and community settings. The Pillowcase Project is offered by the Red Cross to youth ages 8 - 11 in order to give them awareness and understanding of natural hazards, teach safety and emotional coping skills, as well as the importance of personal preparedness. It's called the Pillowcase Project because student have the opportunity to decorate and personalize their own pillowcases, which serve as containers for a personal emergency supplies kit. Kids are encouraged to share what they've learned with friends and family, effectively creating a more prepared community.

    Key Responsibilities:

    • Assist in reaching key groups within the region, such as support to military families, at risk youth, etc.
    • Ensure all reporting data for each presentation given is collected and given to regional staff in a timely manner
    • Carry out administrative duties, such as: Data management, Site outreach and scheduling, Inventory management, Reporting collection and entry and Quiz grading.

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    Training provided by the American Red Cross

    Watch our video to learn more: Pillowcase Project

    Location

    On-site
    Anywhere in the County, Wilmington, Delaware, US

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