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Control Measures
Factors Contributing To Vulnerability
● Elimination (Control Measure #1)- “Can
● Poverty- The poor are less able to afford
this risk be removed entirely from this
housing and other infrastructure that can
activity?”
withstand extreme events.
● Substitution (Control Measure #2)-
● Education- When populations are
“Maybe the risk cannot be removed
literate, then written messages can be
entirely, but could it be reduced by
used to spread word about hazards in
replacing the material, substance or
general or about specific disasters.
● Governance- Governments can ● Is a combination of the interaction of
advance policies that reduce hazards, exposure, and vulnerability,
vulnerability. which can be presented by the three
● Technology- It can improve our ability to sides of the triangle.
forecast extreme events, and recover
afterward.
● Weaker Social Groups- Children and MODULE: VOLUNTEERISM
elderly tend to be more vulnerable.
● Gender- Women are often more Volunteerism
vulnerable to natural hazards than men. ● is that the person is giving time or
● Cultural Beliefs- Some cultural beliefs services without expecting in return.
and fatalistic attitudes contribute to a Volunteer
community’s vulnerability. ● is a person who gives his services of his
own free will.
Types of Vulnerability
● Physical Vulnerability- may be Different Ways to Volunteer in your Community
determined by aspects such as ● Homeless shelters. Homeless shelters
population density levels, remoteness of often have several volunteer
a settlement, the site, design, and opportunities available, including
materials used for critical infrastructure preparing and serving food to the
and for housing (UNISDR). homeless in your area.
● Social Vulnerability- it refers to the ● Animal shelters. Most animal shelters
inability of people, organizations and require the work of volunteers to
societies to withstand adverse impacts continue to run. Opportunities at animal
to hazards due to characteristics shelters may include dog walking and
inherent in social interactions, administrative help.
institutions and systems of cultural ● Home construction organizations. Some
value. nonprofits build homes or perform
● Economic Vulnerability- The poor are repairs on existing homes for little to no
usually more vulnerable to disasters cost. Volunteer opportunities could
because they lack the resources to build include construction or cleaning jobs.
sturdy structures. ● Retirement homes. People in retirement
● Environmental Vulnerability- natural homes often rely on volunteers as a
resources depletion and resource source of entertainment and learning.
degradation are the key aspects of You could teach an art class or read a
environmental vulnerability. book once a week in your local
Risk Analysis retirement home as a way of giving back
● The systematic process to understand to the community.
the nature of and to deduce the level of ● Libraries. Many local libraries seek
risk.It provides the basis for risk volunteers to contribute to the overall
evaluation and decisions about risk operations. Opportunities to consider
treatment. include organizing
bookshelves,participating in weekly
Crichton’s Risk Triangle reading events and assisting library
● States that risk is a function of hazards, visitors.
exposure, vulnerability, and all must be
spatially coincident for a risk to exist. How to Volunteer
1. Decide which causes you care about-
Risk Choosing to volunteer for an
organization or cause that you feel 12. Be professional- Treat your volunteer
passionate about can increase the commitment just as you would a paying
chances that you enjoy the opportunity. job.
2. Identify the skills and knowledge you 13. Regularly assess your volunteer
can offer- Assess the skills you currently experiences- Check in with yourself
have to see if there are specific roles every few months to make sure you still
you could volunteer for. enjoy the volunteer position.
3. Create a volunteer resume- Creating a
volunteer resume that lists your previous
experience as a volunteer as well as MODULE: THE LEADERSHIP
your skills and interests can be a great
asset when applying for opportunities. Leadership
4. Determine how often you can volunteer- ● is the art of motivating a group of people
Identify how many hours and days a to act towards achieving a common
week or month you can commit yourself goal.
to the position. Leaders
5. Research volunteer opportunities in your ● help themselves and others to do the
community- Once you know your right things. They set direction, build an
interests and your schedule, you can inspiring vision, and create something
begin looking into opportunities in your new.
community.
6. Consider using a volunteer site- Another The Characteristics of a Good Leader
great way to find a volunteer opportunity ● Honesty- As a leader, you need to be
in your community is to use a volunteer honest in all aspects—beginning from
website. the smallest to the biggest of things.
7. Get all the relevant details for the ● Ability to delegate- Delegating
volunteer position- Before applying for a empowers your team, builds trust and
volunteer position, ensure that you know assists with professional development.
all of the details. ● Communication- A competent leader is
8. Apply for the volunteer position- While someone that has a voice that can
these applications are usually not as influence his/her people to do good and
stringent as those for a job, you should an ear that is ready to listen to their
still treat the application as if it's for a suggestions or whatever they have to
professional position. say.
9. Follow up after you apply- After applying ● Sense of Humor- is an important quality
for a volunteer position, follow up two or in leadership, especially with a small
three days later if you haven't heard staff association.
back from the organization. ● Confidence- Self-confidence can be
10. Complete any required training- Most described as an ability to be certain
training will be minimal, but some about one’s competencies and skills. It
organizations require you to hold a includes a sense of self-esteem and
certification or complete a training self-assurance and the belief that one
course before you can begin can make a difference.
volunteering. ● Commitment- is a leadership quality
11. Begin with a limited commitment- When that inspires and attracts people. It
you first start, plan your schedule only a shows that the leader has convictions
month or two into the future. See if you and that the leader believes in the
enjoy the position and organization cause.
before you make a full commitment.
● Positive Attitude- Having a positive ● Control Emotions- It is the responsibility
outlook is definitely one of the most of the leader to manage his emotions
important qualities of a leader. By and lead by example.
having this, we can have a better grasp ● Be Empathetic- When dealing with a
of different situations. situation a leader should put himself in
● Creative- A leader needs to be creative his members shoes.
because they need to think of new ways ● Seek Advice- A leader should know the
on how to solve problems especially that value of good advice. It is wise to speak
change is always part of any to members as well those who may be
organization. able to help him in times of decision
● Ability to inspire- Leaders should have making.
the ability to inspire people to do their ● Trust Your Instinct- Leaders are bound
best, to be committed and to continue to to make mistakes along the way. Leader
show their passion in their work. should not be afraid to act on it by
● Intuition- As people who feel and sense trusting his natural feelings and or seek
things deeply, they know how to support advice from someone who might be able
and encourage members of their team to help.
by creating trust and connection, thus ● Be Authentic- The best leaders are the
generating a safe yet energized ones that are themselves.
environment that brings out the ● Have a Vision and Share It with the
innovative best in everyone. Team- A leader should share his vision
so his members can see it and do what
Leadership styles it takes to achieve and will produce the
● Democratic- is charged with deciding most productive team he can have.
who is in the group and who gets to ● Embrace Change and Be Curious- As a
contribute to the decisions that are leader, it is his role to drive, inspire and
made. create a change. Leaders need to be
● Autocratic- These leaders typically make flexible and open to change.
choices based on their ideas and ● Never Ask Someone to Do Something
judgements and rarely accept advice You Wouldn’t Do Yourself- The team will
from followers. have more respect and admiration for a
● Laissez-Fairs- (French for “leave it leader who they know would go to the
alone” or hands-off) – Leaders allow same to make something happen.
group members to self-manage and
make their own decisions. Qualities of Successful Student Leaders
● Stay Reliable- Leaders who are trusted
Important Factors of Leadership because they are constant, especially
Draven McConville (2016) share a few of when faced with the challenges of
what he believes makes an influential leader: popular opinion. Remember to always
● Be Inspirational- Leaders need to be stay true to yourself and the values you
someone that members can look up to. believe in.
To be an inspirational leader, one must ● Keep an open mind and always listen-
project positivity and calmness in Open communication and consideration
stressful situations. of all ideas promotes a creative and
● Be Decisive- Leaders need to be able to mutual environment. A good leader is
react quickly and make informed someone who is comfortable handling
decisions. suggestions and getting used to
changing situations.
● Know how to assign tasks to accomplish effects are experienced after 20-60
common goals- A successful leader minutes and can last for 3-6 hours.
knows when to take the leads. ● EFFECTS: Ecstasy acts on the central
● Learn from mistakes to improve for the nervous system and increases brain
future- Be prepared for the worst, take activity.
responsibility for the outcome, and stay 4. Solvents- are rapidly absorbed through
optimistic. A quality leader learns from the lungs into the bloodstream and
experience and proactively plans for the quickly distributed to the brain and other
future. organs.
● Seek knowledge- Leaders should ● EFFECTS: The users initially feel
continuously develop their skills so they slightly stimulated and after successive
can continue to inspire their inhalations feel less inhibited and less in
constituents. control.
5. Crystal Methamphetamine (also known
as Crystal meth or Shabu in the
Philippines)-is a white crystalline drug
MODULE: DRUG ADDICTION that people take by snorting or injecting
it with a needle.
Drug Addiction ● SIGNS: There are signs to look for in a
● also called substance dependence or person who uses this drug;such as
dependence syndrome is a condition weight loss, heightened energy,
where a person feels a strong need to excessive talking and decreased
take a drug. fatigue.
● EFFECTS:They may have rapid
Drug Types and their Effects changes in mood, disinterest in
1. Cannabis (Marijuana, grass, dope, pot, activities, hallucinations, paranoia,
puff and weed)- is usually smoked with constant confusion, insomnia, violent
tobacco. It is available in the form of thoughts, extreme weight loss,
resin, dried and chopped leaves and respiratory problems, inflammation of
–less commonly- oil. the lining in the heart, and it can be
● EFFECTS: The effects of the drug are fatal.
varied and include euphoria, laughter,
vivid sensations, imagery and Alcoholism
hallucinations, persistent ideas and ● is an illness characterized by the
paranoia. habitual intake of alcohol.
2. Cocaine (Charlie, coke, snow)- is most
commonly found as a white crystalline Effects Of Alcohol
powder, and is usually snorted but Signs that can indicate that a person has had
occasionally made into a solution and too much to drink include:
injected. ● Clumsiness
● EFFECTS: The effects of cocaine are ● Loss of balance or coordination,
similar to amphetamines and crack in swaying or staggering
that they create physical and mental ● Confusion, not hearing or responding to
arousal. others
3. Ecstasy (etc., Adam & Eve, doves, pills) ● Bumping into or knocking over furniture
–mainly comes in tablet form but can ● Dozing while sitting at a bar or table
come in capsules or powder. It is usually ● Spilling drinks
swallowed but is sometimes snorted; its ● Inappropriate sexual advances
● Aggression or arguing
● Alcohol misuse and abuse can lead to
violence and unplanned sexual
behavior. Excessive alcohol MODULE:Building Partnerships-Linkages
consumption can put you in danger of
becoming seriously injured due to School and the Community
impaired coordination and reaction ● Community partnerships refers to how
times. schools develop and sustain meaningful
Binge drinking interactive relationships with their varied
● is a pattern of drinking that brings blood communities (that is, parent, education,
alcohol concentration (BAC) levels to a civic, and business groups).
higher level of intoxication. Non-Government Organizations
● A non-governmental organization (NGO)
SMOKING CIGARETTE (TOBACCO) is a non-profit group that functions
● Tobacco use or cigarette smoking is the independently of any government.
world’s leading cause of preventable Tips to have successful partnership and linkages
death and serious illness, killing an (IECD)
estimated 6 million people each year. ● Ensure a broad-based, inclusive
partnership.
THE DANGERS OF SMOKING ● Don’t wait for all partners to get on
● Smoking is addictive. board prior to moving your plans
● One cigarette reduces your life by 11 forward.
minutes. ● Secure commitments from partners to
● Smoking is a leading cause of cancer collaborate – don’t leave it to chance.
and death from cancer. ● Seek input from your partners by
● Smoking causes heart disease, stroke, collaborating to create a shared vision
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and/or mission.
(COPD), emphysema, diabetes, ● Include partners in decision-making as
osteoporosis, rheumatoid arthritis, needed.
age-related macular degeneration and ● Use committees to focus on areas of
cataracts, and worsens asthma specialty.
symptoms in adults. ● Develop shared, measurable goals and
● A woman who smokes during or after communicate your progress regularly.
pregnancy increases her infant’s risk of ● Listen and be responsive to key
death from Sudden Infant Death stakeholders in your community.
Syndrome (SIDS). ● Make yourself available to participate in
partner committees and boards.
THE ROLE OF SCHOOLS IN REDUCING ● Don’t hesitate to think big and make
YOUTH SMOKING bold decisions in order to move the ball
● Prohibit cigarette use by students, staff forward.
and visitors on all school grounds and at Memorandum of Agreement
all school sponsored events. ● A Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) is
● Provide wide-ranging tobacco a written document describing a
prevention education. cooperative relationship between two
● Involve parents and families in school parties wishing to work together on a
efforts to prevent smoking. project or to meet an agreed upon
● Offer interactive tobacco-free projects objective.
for students. Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
● Help students’ smokers and staff quit. ● Defines a “general area of
understanding” within both parties’
authorities and no transfer of funds for CHARACTERISTICS OF A GOOD FIRST
services is anticipated. MOUs often AIDER
state common goals and nothing more. ● GENTLE - First aider should not cause,
Action Plan inflict pain as much as possible
● Is a document that lists what steps must ● RESOURCEFUL - Makes the best use
be taken in order to achieve a specific of things at hand
goal. ● OBSERVANT - Should notice all signs.
Ten Steps for Starting a Successful Community Aware of what is happening and what
Service Project may happen.
● Find Out What Is Needed in Your ● TACTFUL - Handling the victim with
Community utmost care and in a calm manner.
● See What You Have the Ability to Do ● EMPHATIC - Should be comforting.
● Choose a Project ● RESPECTABLE - Maintains a
● Develop a Plan professional and caring attitude
● Recruit Your Volunteers FIRST AID KITS
● Make a Budget ● 70% Isopropyl Alcohol
● Make a Timeline ● Povidone Iodine
● Raise Money ● Cotton Balls
● Do the Project ● Sterile Gauze Pads
● Evaluate the project ● Tongue Depressors
● Penlight
● Band Aid
MODULE:BASIC FIRST AID ● Gloves
● Set of Scissors and Forceps
FIRST - preceding all others in time or order ● Triangular Bandage
AID- to provide with what is useful or necessary ● Elastic Bandage
FIRST AID- is an immediate care given to a ● Adhesive Plasters
person who has been injured or suddenly taken GETTING STARTED- INITIAL RESPONSE
ill. (SEQUENCE OF ACTIONS)
● A- Ask for HELP
IMPORTANCE OF FIRST AID ● I - Intervene. Give appropriate
● First aid is an important tool in quickly interventions
responding to accidents to ensure that ● D- Do not further harm
injuries can be efficiently and promptly
dealt with before a trained medical SOFT TISSUE INJURIES
professional arrives to administer more ● Soft tissue injuries are the most
specialized treatment. common injury in sport. Soft tissue
GOALS OF FIRST AID refers to tissues that connect, support,
● ALLEVIATE SUFFERING-One of the or surround other structures and organs
main objectives is to be able to help to of the body.
reduce or totally alleviate suffering WOUNDS
● PREVENT FURTHER INJURY OR ● Is a break in the continuity of a tissue of
DANGER- also sometimes called the body either internal or external
prevent the condition from worsening, or Classifications:
danger of further injury Closed Wound
● PROLONG LIFE- first aid measures aim ● Break in the continuity of a body tissue
to preserve and sustain life. Also to save without the skin being broken down.
the victim from imminent danger. Open Wound (Philippine National Red Cross)
● Is an injury involving an external or some aspects of themselves, but only in
internal break in body tissue, usually a private way.
involving the skin. How Can You Gain Self-Awareness?
Classifications: ● Understand Your Life Story- The stories
● Puncture – wound caused by sharp & we tell ourselves about our lives reveals
pointed object Penetrating the skin. our personalities.
● Abrasion – caused by rubbing/scraping ● Create a Daily Habit of Self-reflection-
of the skin against rough surfaces. Self-reflection is the activity of thinking
● Laceration – the skin is torn by sharp about your own feelings.
objects with irregular edges. ● Seek Honest Feedback- We all have
● Avulsion – tissues are forcefully traits that others see, but we are unable
separated from the body. to see in ourselves. We call these “blind
● Incision – skin and tissues are cut by a spots”.
sharp bladed instrument. Dr. Martin Seligman, the “Father of Positive
BURNS- Is an injury involving the skin, including Psychology”,
muscles, bones, nerves and blood vessels. Here are some character strengths a student
● THERMAL BURNS- Are caused by can possess resulting in becoming an
direct or indirect contact to flames and empowered individual.
other hot objects, steams or liquids. ● Wisdom- it deals with strengths that
● CHEMICAL BURNS- Burns caused by involve the way we acquire and use
direct contact of chemicals into skin. knowledge.
7 WAYS TO VENTILATE THE LUNGS ● Courage- It describes strengths that
● Mouth to mouth deal with overcoming fear.
● Mouth to Nose ● Humanity- describes strengths that deal
● Mouth to mouth and nose with caring relationships with others.
● Mouth to stomach ● Justice- describes strengths that make
● Mouth to face shield life fair.
● Mouth to mask ● Temperance- deals with strengths that
● Bag mask device protect from stress.
● Transcendence- describes strengths
that provide a broad sense of
MODULE: SELF-AWARENESS AND VALUES connection to something higher in
DEVELOPMENT meaning and purpose themselves.