Trained Red Cross Volunteers provide preparedness and safety literature, including PrepareSoCal materials, and education on Red Cross programs, services and volunteering! Events typically include booths at community fairs. Table and chairs must be provided by the event host. A minimum of 100 event attendees required.

Trained Red Cross Subject Matter Experts present basic preparedness information. Presentations are approximately 45 minutes to one hour and the audience is expected to remain present throughout. Presentations are organized sponsored events (i.e “lunch n’ learn). Available presentations include: PrepareU, PrepareTEENS, PrepareSeniors. A minimum of 20 individuals and available seating are required for each audience member.

Is a one-hour program for children in 3rd through 5th grade. This interactive program will teach kids what to do in fires or earthquakes, coping skills for stressful situations, and general preparedness information. They will receive a workbook of preparedness activities, and a Disney pillowcase to decorate at the end of the presentation. This program is sponsored by Disney. A minimum of 20 individuals and available seating are required for each audience member.

This program will teach individuals the first 9 Steps to take immediately following a disaster to secure your home and protect your neighborhood. Individuals will go through a two hour facilitator training were you will learn how to implement this program in your neighborhood. A minimum of 20 individuals and available seating are required for each audience member.

Audience: Adults interested in putting together a neighborhood preparedness program

Red Cross Youth Volunteers perform a live puppet show for elementary aged children. Puppet shows are approximately 30 minutes and the audience is expected to remain seated throughout the entire show. Locations typically include libraries and elementary schools. Alternate locations may be approved at the discretion of the Community and Volunteer Engagement Youth and Young Adults team. A minimum of 20 children and a 10x10 foot indoor space are required for the show.

 Every day, measles takes the lives of hundreds of children around the world. Even if a child survives, measles can cause permanent disabilities such as blindness or brain damage. But there is hope. This presentation discusses the role of the American Red Cross and our global partners in the Measles and Rubella Initiative, including what your community can do to reach our goal of total eradication of the diseases by the year 2020.