Introduction of Youth Services’ Preparedness Leader Candidates

to the Pillowcase Project

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Mission of the American Red Cross

The American Red Cross prevents and alleviates human suffering

in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers

and the generosity of donors.

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Agenda:•Mission•How Pillowcase fits in•Video of a Coping Skills training•Presentation Tips•Video of a Coping Skills training•Special Vocabulary

•Classroom Management•Learn-Practice-Share•Tips•Quizs•Certificates•Pillowcases & markers•Looking ahead to next week

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See Rachel’s brief overview of Pillowcase.

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How it fits in….•Builds on existing CPE and Americorps work•More peer-to-peer training by Youth•Bridges D.S. (I&CP) and Y.S. (V.M.) groups•Preparedness support staff are Jim & Mailen•Dependent on volunteers!•Funded through NHQ by The Walt Disney Co.

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How it fits in….(continued)

•Youth Services action items:Identify a Liaison (see Organizational Chart)

Between YS and the Preparedness TeamBetween Youth groups in the Region

Identify and train Leaders (you , the presenters)Add a Preparedness Committee and staff to YSConsider P.P. recruitment in YLDCIdentify Spanish speakers for Spanish versions

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A Coping Skill –Symbol of Strength

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General Presentation Tips•Practice for comfort•Maintain eye contact•Smile & look excited (but not Crazy Excited)•Materials – Guide, Posters, workbook, Pillowcases

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General Presentation Tips (continued)

•Move around the room•Be interactive•Switch between presenters•Age appropriate words•Others?

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Video – Breathing with Color

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“Special” vocabulary – avoid alienation and discomfort – for the broadest of audiences:

•“Household” vs Home •“Emergencies” vs _____________________•“Loved-ones”, vs ______________________•“those important to you” vs _____________•“Grown-ups” vs _______________________

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Classroom Management

•Quiet Signal* - •Identify students of particular concern r.e. disasters or personal experiences*•Teacher or Counselors stay for presentation*

* We will attempt to get this info when scheduling the presentation.

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More Tips

•Age appropriate language and words•Handling random questions – circle back to topic•Rambling comments – politely circle back•Traumatic stories – validate with compassion then circle back, time is short

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Learn –Practice –Share - How is this a different kind of program?•Common core•Science panels & expert reviews w/ partners•Standardized advice with others’•Focus groups•Phased releases with identified improvements•Optimized to create realistic change

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Learn –Practice –Share,… how is this a different kind of program? (continued)•Localized – choose a locally relevant topic from the 10 available•Addresses the #1 disaster we respond to•Practice skills in the presentation•Practice coping skills•Promotes sharing of information

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Quizzes

•Students are given a quiz to get measurable feedback and statistics which we must report•Quizzes are not graded•Best results are when questions are read to the group•Specific direction are useful, such as “circle all that apply”

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Presentation wrap up

•Certificates are given to students•Pledge to L-P-S is done in class•Pillowcase is provided to each•Students get a Thank-you form (optional)•Teacher gets a packet for follow-up

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Looking ahead:•Review your materials•Next week we will practice presentations on Hurricanes and Fires•Watch your YS Facebook – I may send info out before the weekend.

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