Babysitter's Training

NEWS RELEASE

 (FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE)

12/04/2009

 

Holiday Gift Idea

Red Cross Babysitter’s Training

 

Springfield, MO – It’s definitely time to think about the perfect gift for pre-teens and teenagers, so why not give the gift that keeps on giving.  Many pre-teens and teenagers are involved in babysitting or would like to be, and this is the perfect opportunity for them to become Red Cross certified during the holiday season while school is not in session. 

            There is an increase in the demand for trained babysitters and your American Red Cross has added a day-long class on December 30, 2009 from 8:30 a.m. till 4:30 p.m.

This one-day interactive class trains young people to be responsible caregivers.  Skills gained will be valuable to those caring for siblings and/or those who want work as babysitters. 

 

Babysitters Training Covers the Following Topics:

            Safety and Responsibility                          Holding

            Leadership                                                    Safe Play

            Preventing Accidents                                  First Aid

            Basic Care                                                    Bleeding

            Hygiene                                                         Wounds

            Feeding                                                         Sudden Emergencies

DATE:                                   Wednesday, December 30, 2009

TIME:                                    8:30 a.m. till 4:30 p.m.

LOCATION:                         American Red Cross, 1545 N. West Bypass, near corner of West                                               Bypass and Division, Springfield,

AGE REQUIREMENT:      Need to be 11 years of age or older

WHAT TO BRING:             A sack lunch, snacks (or money for snacks from on-site vending)

COST:                                    $49 Per Student  (Gift Certificates are Available)

REGISTRATION:               Must call the American Red Cross at 417-832-9904, ext. 117

                                                Toll free 866-206-0256

*Students will not be permitted to leave the facility during or after class dismisses without a parent or guardian.

The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies nearly half of the nation's blood; teaches lifesaving skills; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a charitable organization — not a government agency — and depends on erform its mission. For more information, please visit www.redcross.org or join our blog at http://blog.redcross.org.

 

 

Joann Moore

Public Information Officer

Financial Development Assistant

American Red Cross

Greater Ozarks Chapter

1545 N. West Bypass

Springfield, MO.  65803

417-832-9500  EXT. 107

Fax 417-866-3649

Toll Free: 1-866-206-0256 EXT. 107

moorej@redcross-ozarks.org

 

 

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  Click on the link www.redcross.org/BeRedCrossReady for more information!