Volunteer Opportunity Details:
| Last updated on October 7, 2009 |
Description:
In the Geneva Conventions of 1949, the global community recognized the need for rules, or International Humanitarian Law (IHL) to guide the conduct of warfare and protect the vulnerable. As a part of our mission, the American Red Cross educates the American Public about IHL. Exploring Humanitarian Law (EHL) is an adaptable toolkit that gives high school teachers easy-to-use materials to expose students to issues of international humanitarian law—the rules that ensure respect for life and human dignity in war. Aligned with social studies requirements around the country, the toolkit offers educators primary source materials and strategies that reinforce and enrich existing curricula and educational programs. Our chapter needs volunteers to promote EHL and educate school officials and teachers about these important humanitarian laws.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute plans for marketing and outreach of EHL in area schools.
- Research and contact area schools, their administrative staff, and teachers
- Develop trainings and workshops to help teachers integrate EHL resources into their current curriculum.
Requirements:
- Must meet the criteria for eligibility as a Red Cross Volunteer
-Pass a standard background check
-Complete volunteer orientation
-Show ongoing basic competencies in field of service
- Knowledge of and interest in secondary education
Qualifications:
- Desire to work in the non-profit sector in marketing and outreach
- Ability to communicate clearly, contribute creative ideas, strategize, participate fully, and be flexible
 This opportunity is sponsored by: American Red Cross Of Greater Grand Rapids
Address:
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1050 Fuller NEGrand Rapids, MI 49503(See a map) |
Directions:
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I96 to Fuller exit, go north approximately 1 mile to 1050 Fuller, on East side of road just south of Leonard.
Nearest Bus Stop: In front of Red Cross building, 0 minute walk |
Web Site: http://greatergrandrapids.redcross.org
| Last updated on October 7, 2009 |
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WHAT I GAINED BY BEING A VOLUNTEER MEMBER OF THE AMERICAN RED CROSS TEAM..WAS THE FEELING THAT THEIR ARE PEOPLE WHOM REALLY CARE ABOUT THE PEOPLE OF DIFFERENT LEVELS OF NEED IN TIME.
posted by LINDAMHOLMAN@WEBTV.NET on September 11, 2005 |
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