Shreveport Green Driving Awareness Slogan Contest

 Here's why we want to raise awareness:

*According to a study conducted by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, between 2011-2014 there were 200,000 crashes caused by roadside debris that caused 39,000 injuries and 500 deaths. 

* The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration issued a report in 2012 that there were 51,000 crashes due to object that came off of another vehicle . 

*In Louisiana, there were 91 injuries and 2 fatalities due to crashes caused by objects falling from motor vehicles reported in 2017, according to The Louisiana Highway Safety Research Group. 

Shreveport Green Neighborhood & Education Program is proud to announce a community contest to increase awareness for the need to change driving habits that lead to accidents and roadway debris and litter from uncovered items hauled in truck beds or trailers. 

Create your own highway safety sign using your own slogan to encourage drivers to secure their loads when hauling in truck beds/trailers. Create a sign and submit by February 22nd by 4 p.m. Take a photo of you and your sign and email the photo to ccalloway@shreveportgreen.org. 

Contest rules & tips:

*Sign can be any size

*No profanity or offensive language

*Use up to 7 words in slogan

*Include your name, address, and cell phone number in the submission email

* Be creative

Contest prizes:

1st place: $150

2nd place: $100

3rd place: $75

Winning photos will be distributed to local media, on social media and used in other educational materials. 

For more information contact Casaundra Calloway at ccalloway@shreveportgreen.com

American Red Cross Virtual Marketing Internship Available

Basic Position Information:

Purpose Statement: Assist the implementation of the regional volunteer recruitment plan by performing volunteer recruitment activities to attract skilled, talented and diverse volunteer workforce to service in all lines of business around the organization 

Position Description Information:

Key Responsibilities: 

* Assist in the development and implementation of volunteer workforce recruitment activities.

*Use knowledge of marketing theories to promote volunteer opportunities on a variety of digital channels. 

*Adjust and create recruitment 'pitches' to match the target audience

*Assist the Regional Volunteer Service Team in the development of FY22 diverse recruitment plan. 

*Meet with Volunteer Management team to determine targeted recruitment needs in the region. 

*Proactively recruits new volunteers for general and specific volunteer opportunities. 

*Reaches out to community groups to set up recruitment presentations

*Plans and carries out recruitment events for communities served by the Louisiana Region of American Red Cross, for both identified partner groups and open-call interest meetings. 

*Promotes volunteer opportunities at virtual events. 

Qualifications:

*Proficiency using the MS Office Suite of products and Video Conferencing tools. 

*A desire to develop a broad understanding of the American Red Cross and its opportunities for volunteer service. 

*Enthusiastic about Red Cross mission and programs. 

*The ability to effectively communicate Red Cross mission and activities in a manner that is both attractive and realistic. 

*Acts with the American Red Cross' key values in mind: Creative, Collaborative, Compassionate, Credible, and Committed. 

Development Opportunities:

*The Volunteer Services Volunteer Recruitment Member receives support, guidance, and encouragement from the Volunteer Services Team. He or she has access to relevant learning opportunities and materials that prepare for and support this role. 

For more information Contact Wanda Foust at (318)307-3021