Speaking from one of the hardest hit countries, Italian Red Cross volunteers give us an inside look at what’s it’s like to be a first line responder in the time of COVID19. https://www.facebook.com/IFRC/videos/2890422371184388/
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I learned that a lot of people can be stubborn and that we have to disseminate awareness messages continuously
Our branch initially called on us [volunteers] and we received training on how the virus spreads, how to avoid being infected, how to train others and how to disseminate messages through all media from home. They later called on us to train others including in markets...
Innovators usually inspire volunteers in
Innovators usually inspire volunteers in the movement to innovate and be creative
We have a weekly event called “Quarantine Craziness” that allows volunteers to talk about anxiety
Carlos doesn't directly support the work of the Peruvian Red Cross but participates in other citizen groups that focus on health and public management. He provides specific ideas on how artificial intelligence and collaboration technologies can help work in these areas.
As a Movement, we need to take part in this dynamic and adapt to the situation to stay connected
We've seen how people show a lot of creativity in using digital means to share courses, exercises, music, and games in spite of the social distance. As a Movement, we need to take part in this dynamic and adapt to the situation to stay connected.
Our Fundamental Principles are important to understand what being a volunteer means
Our Fundamental Principles are important to understand what being a volunteer means in such a situation in which we face adversity. We, contributors to the social and health service, are always willingly on the front-line. It's a time of crisis in various forms and we...