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Red Cross Offers Summer Youth Leadership Conference in Montclair

The American Red Cross will be holding a Youth Leadership Conference this summer in Montclair. The four-day conference is open to students entering grades 9 - 12. Student attendees will receive a certificate for 28 hours of community service.

“In addition to learning the life-saving skills of CPR, the conference offers students the opportunity to develop skills in effective leadership, communication, project planning and diversity awareness through a variety of activities during the week,” said Michelle Esposito, director of volunteer services with the American Red Cross North Jersey Region. 

July 28 - July 31
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
American Red Cross
63 Park Street
Montclair, NJ

Participants will receive Red Cross First Aid, CPR and AED training and certification. Exploring Humanitarian Law engages students with hands-on activities and thought-provoking discussions as they explore the powerful and fundamental concept of human dignity in wartime. The Be Red Cross Ready course teaches students how to help their communities prepare for and respond to emergencies, Exploring Cultural Diversity, lessons in Government Relations and Civic Responsibility and information about how to start a Red Cross Club, are also included at the four-day conference.

The cost of the conference is $150 and lunch and snacks are provided. Availability is limited and spaces fill up quickly. For more information or to register visit http://www.redcross.org/Fairfield.

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