Seven times a day in the United States, someone dies in a home fire and every 40 minutes a home fire injury is reported! Please join us in this nationwide smoke alarm installation and Home Fire Safety Education initiative to reduce the number of fire deaths & injuries by 25% within the next five years! Over the next two months your Delmarva Chapter will be hosting two Mega Events to provide vulnerable communities with home fire safety educational resources and smoke alarm installation.
Individual Registration: https://volunteerconnection.redcross.org/?nd=form__4658
Team Registration: Email team captain information and team members to Patrick.smythe@redcross.org
Age Requirements: You must be 13 years or older in order to participate. Child care is not available on the premises. Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.
Supplies to Bring: 1 Battery operated drill, 1 Philips head screwdriver, 1 Step ladder
Volunteer Roles: Volunteers will work in teams of 5 in the following roles
- Smoke Alarm Installation
- Home Fire Safety Education
- Data Collection
- Door Knocking
* Your specific role will be identified on the day of the event *
Please remember to wear comfortable clothing, comfortable shoes, weather appropriate items (hat, raincoat, sunscreen…)
Additional updates will be sent to volunteers via email prior to the event. Any questions please email Patrick.smythe@redcross.org
Please share this opportunity with everyone in your network!
Thanks so very much for all you do in support of our Red Cross mission!
