Red Cross Clubs Intern

Purpose	The American Red Cross-Southeastern Pennsylvania Chapter, in partnership with the School District of Philadelphia, offers Red Cross Clubs (RCC), which provide students in 18 high schools with opportunities to develop leadership skills, build confidence and tools to make healthy decisions, and contribute to their communities. The RCC model involves a core group of students in each high school, who, with the Teacher Sponsor and Red Cross staff support, participate in a range of activities, mostly after-school, which teach HIV/AIDS and Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI) prevention education, disaster preparedness, first aid/CPR skills, leadership styles and techniques, and International Humanitarian Law. These students then are encouraged and guided in developing and sharing their lifesaving knowledge and skills with their classmates and others through school-wide presentations, including “Red Cross Days”, community service projects, and other events during the school year and in the summer. The Red Cross Clubs Intern is responsible for assisting RCC staff and Teacher Sponsors with planning and facilitating club meetings. The Intern will prepare for after school club meetings and will provide technical assistance to help teacher sponsors implement their club meetings. The Intern will serve as a liaison between the club and the Red Cross staff.
Key Responsibilities	Work with Red Cross Club staff to plan, organize, and carry out after school club meetings and trainings at high schools each week Participate in Red Cross trainings including HIV prevention education, disaster preparedness, leadership, CPR/First Aid, International Humanitarian Law, and become familiar with curricula Help recruit high school students to Red Cross Clubs and promote program in the school. Coordinate community projects for clubs Perform research and contribute input on program lessons and materials Assist in organizing opportunities for Club members to train their peers and elementary school youth Serve as Instructor Aide for courses taught by Red Cross Club Facilitators Help maintain participant files (attendance, volunteer applications, etc.) Support Red Cross Club Staff with office work: making copies, sending emails, recruiting members, etc.
Relationships	Volunteer Support Services
Qualifications	Current college student with interest/background in education, social work, public health, psychology, or similar fields. Ability to work well with in urban high school setting. Excellent presentation skills, and strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills, particularly with high school students and teachers. Demonstrated proficiency in computer skills (MS Word, MS Excel, and PowerPoint.) A current and valid driver’s license, criminal, and child abuse clearances are required. Reliable access to own transportation
Training	Orientation to American Red Cross On job training
Appointed by	Volunteer Support Services
Reports to or Partners with	Sharon Jefferson
Length of Appointment	FY07
Time Commitment	Available from 10am to 5pm. Willing to work at least 10-20 hours per week for at least four months, starting in September ideally.
Development Opportunities	Gain work experience in program planning and implementation Develop interpersonal communication skills Be a valued team member of a Red Cross service that helps with the American Red Cross SEPA chapter and elsewhere