Youth
and young adults play an important role in the Red Cross mission of
preparing for and responding to emergencies. This is why we
work closely with schools, Scouts and youth groups to prepare the
next generation.
The
Passport to Preparedness
program utilizes a variety of age-appropriate approaches to improve
students’ understanding of how they and their families can better
prepare for disasters. The aim is to empower students by teaching
easy and tangible steps to preparedness in a non-threatening
manner. The program includes take-home activities to help
families develop disaster plans, build disaster kits and get trained
in First Aid.
Basic Aid
Training for youth is an interactive presentation
intended to provide 1st through 6th grade students with
important information regarding First Aid, emergency response and
preparedness. The goal is to educate the students to feel confident
in responding to emergencies and natural disasters by giving them an
opportunity to learn and practice some basic First Aid techniques
like bandaging a wound and helping someone who is
choking.
First Aid
Workshops are ideal for middle and high school
students who want to know more about how they should respond in an
emergency situation. The object of these workshops is to
provide students with an hour long non-certified course on an
overview of First Aid and CPR and to encourage them to continue on
in getting fully CPR certified.
Youth
can also be a part of the Red Cross mission by volunteering. The Red Cross has
many opportunities for youth volunteers in all departments. Having a
Red Cross table at school community service fairs is a great way to
get them involved.
Schedule
a King County Youth Preparedness event for your
group
If you
have questions about King County Youth programs, email our Youth
Services Department or call 206-726-3574.
To find out about Kitsap County Youth
Programs, call
360-377-3761.
