Hi guys, the FA DUty for SEA Games is now available.
1. The
Singapore Red Cross (SRC) will be supporting the spectator first aid coverage
for the 28th SEA Games, held in Singapore from 31 May 2015 to 16 June
2015, which involves a total of 7,000 athletes from 11 countries. On behalf of
the SRC’s Community Services department, we would like to invite you to
volunteer as a first aider for the Games.
2. We
would like to invite your unit to nominate 3 cadets + 1 reserve to
take part in the First Aid coverage.
Scope of First Aid Coverage
3. The
scope of First Aid Coverage is as follows:
(1.) Performing First Aid to treat
minor wounds for walking casualties
(2.) Carry out basic casualty
transportation
(3.) Spotting for casualty in the
spectators
Volunteer Training
4. The
Ministry of Health (MOH) will be conducting relevant training for volunteers
before the Games proper (MOH will only release more information on these
trainings at a later date). You are also required to attend SRC’s internal
training sessions (see Training Schedule below).
Training Dates by SRC
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Time
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01 Nov 2014
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9.30am to 5.30pm
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24 Jan 2015
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9.30am to 5.30pm
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11 Apr 2015
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9.30am to 5.30pm
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23 May 2015
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9.30am to 5.30pm
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Requirements for volunteers:
5. First
Aiders wishing to volunteer for the Games must fulfil the following criteria:
(1.) At least 15 years of age on 30 May 2015.
(2.) Physically fit for duties (climbing stairs and assisting
spectators).
(3.) Able to attend training before the Games (1 Nov 2014, 24
Jan 2015, 11 Apr 2015 and 23 May 2015, all days from 9.30am to
5.30pm).
(4.) Able to volunteer for at least 5 shifts of 8 Hours.
(From 31 May 2015 to 16 Jun 2015 daily, shifts from 7am to
3pm, 3pm to 11pm and 7am to 11pm)
(5.) Possess Standard First Aid Certificate issued by training
agencies approved by National First Aid Council (valid until 16 June 2015).
(8.) As the cadets are below
the age of 21, parental consent is required (refer to Annex A). Please mail the
completed consent form to:
Attention to RCY/CS Dept: SEA GAMES Parental Consent
Singapore Red Cross
Society
15 Penang Lane
Singapore 238486
Deadline for registration: 24 July
2014, 5.00pm.
6. You
will receive a confirmation email from SRC if your registration is successful.
Contribution to Excellent Unit Award (EUA)
8. Cadet(s) present will be able to earn
points for the unit under the EUA Criterion 7.2: Participation in
Community Service Activities organised by Red Cross Headquarters. The
participating cadet is required to volunteer for 5 shifts to qualify for the
above mentioned EUA Criterion.
Cadet Incentive Badge Scheme and Other
Incentives
9. Cadets who volunteer for 5 shifts or more will
successfully complete Task 4 of Red Cross Service
Learning (Silver / Gold) by performing 1
National First Aid Duty if they have been awarded a Red Cross
Service (Silver).
10. Cadets will be awarded VIA hours and receive a
Certificate of Participation from the organisers
