Location

Health & Safety Services Department

Position Title

Volunteer Youth Program Educator

Purpose

Teach American Red Cross Youth Programs to K-6 Grade Youth for After School Programs in Genesee and Lapeer County Schools.

• Deliver American Red Cross Health and Safety Youth Programs to youth in after school programs.
• Pick-up training supplies and class materials at the Red Cross Chapter.
• Submit course records for classes taught.

Volunteer Services Department

• Enjoy working with youth.
• Good communication skills.
• Must be reliable.
• Valid driving license or reliable transportation.

Training

• Youth Program Educator orientation and training workshop.
• Babysitter’s Instructor Training (if desired).
• Annual Adult, Child and Infant CPR certification provided.
• First Aid certification provided, renewed every three years.

Appointed by

Volunteer Services Coordinator

Reports to or Partners with

Health & Safety Services Office Staff and Volunteer Services Coordinator

Length of Appointment

Ongoing as needed

• Approximately 10 hours per month, (example: 2.5 hours per week on Thursday for 4 weeks).
• Youth Program Educator selects classes to teach.
• Peak demand during fall and spring.
• Limited opportunities during the summer months.

Provided

• Written class assignments.
• Directions and map provided (if needed) to each class location.
• Mileage paid from the chapter to and from class assignment (if desired).

Opportunities

• Additional Health & Safety Services instructor training as desired.
• First Aid Station Volunteer opportunities.