About This Activity
There are a few key times on the annual calendar when fire prevention is heavily promoted to the public in Oregon. Wildfire Awareness Month takes place during May, just as campgrounds start to open to the public. Fire Prevention Month is another opportunity to reach the masses during October.
This activity encourages volunteers to research a fire cause, identify the target audience that is most responsible for the source of fire, and then create engaging content (a product or handout) to teach the target audience to help stop fires before they start. For example, visit a local campground and talk with campers about campfire safety or volunteer at a local U-Haul business and talk with drivers about the dangers of dragging tow chains. The possibilities are endless.
When: spring, summer and fall months.
Top skills: Creative, comfortable interacting with people, outgoing, working in a variety of public environments
Service benefit: Volunteer credit is available