Canadian Red Cross

Simcoe Muskoka Branch, Humanitarian Issues Promotion and Youth Program
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Record #: BAR2728 Last Modified: 11 Jun 2012 Last Full Update: 11 Jun 2012
Location, Telephone & Internet
Address65 Cedar Pointe Dr
Barrie, ON L4N 9R3
 
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LocationBarrie
Address NotesBarrie
IntersectionHwy 400 and Dunlop St W
Toll Free Phone1-800-361-9448 Ext 225
Fax905-773-7587
Websitewww.redcross.ca
Contact Information
Primary ContactLynda Watson, Humanitarian Issues Promotion & Youth Community Service Coordinator; Email: lynda.watson@redcross.ca
Description & Services
DescriptionThe Youth program of the Canadian Red Cross is comprised of two components - Youth Action Group and Humanitarian Issues Promotion * The Youth Action Group investigates local and global social issues and international development and are committed to improving the lives of the most vulnerable, via awareness and fund raising events done at the branch or in the school setting with peers. * The Humanitarian Issues Promotion trains youth to deliver workshops on topics such as International Humanitarian Law, Landmines, Children and Armed Conflict, Social Justice, Diversity and Peace * through workshops, participants raise community awareness of local and global humanitarian issues and gain leadership and facilitation skills valuable in a variety of future work settings * Participation in the Youth program can help fulfill Community Service hours necessary for high school graduation  
HoursOffice Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
DatesYear round
Areas ServedSimcoe County
EligibilityAges: 14 year(s) - 25 year(s)
ApplicationA volunteer application will be mailed to interested candidates on request
FeesNone
LanguagesEnglish ; French
Other Details
AccessibilityFully Accessible
MeetingsYouth are encouraged to participate as much as they feel they can, on average 5-10 hours per month
Established1939
Electionsn/a