The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1918-08-01
REQUrREsaENTs FOR
SERVICE ABROAD

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SERVICE ABROAD
County Red Cross headquarters is
frequently asked for information by
women and girls who wish to do
service abroad. The following from
the latest issue Of Important Items,
a pamphlet of authorized informa-
ton issued by division headquarters,
answers the queries in full:
The American Red Cross has re-
Gently received a call from its repre-
sentatives in Europe for women
workers in the following branches Of
service:
All Applicants
1. Must have robust health and
must be examined by a physician
designated by the Red Cross who
will certify that they are physically
and nervously At to bear the strain
of foreign service.
Q. Must sign an enlistment con-
tract for a minimum term of six
months in the case OF volunteers and
OF twelve in the case Of those whose
transportation and expenses are paid
by the Red Cross. This contract also
provides for their return to the
United States II their services are
unsatisfactory or are no longer
needed.
8. Must be Of good character.
ready to obey orders and loyal to
the organization. Seriousness Of
purpose and dignity OF department
are required.
4. Must not have husband. son,
brother or father in the United States
service either here or abroad or in
any relief organization in France. as
the government declines to issue
passports to such persons.
s. Must not be of German or
Austrian birth
6. Must be vaccinated for small
pox and innoculat9l for typhoid.
All Applicants for Social Service
1. Must be between 25 and 40
years of age.
2. Must be trained Social 5erv-
ice worker.
8. Must speak French we'll.
4. Must give names 1T three ref
erences at least. American citizens,
not relatives-One e woman.
8. Must wear uniform when on
duty.
6. Volunteers are desired but ex-
penses and a small salary are some
times paid, designed to cover neces-
sary expenses. The Red Cross feels
that the services of those who join
II are offered in the nature of vol
untary contribution to its work.
All Applicants for Canteen Service
/. Must be between 25 and 35
years of age.
2. Must speak French well. (Not
required for the present unit.)
8. Must be able to meet the ex-
penses OF living and transportation.
These expenses at the present time
are estimated to amount to $1,000
to $1.SOO for six months and $4,000
(minimum) for one year. This is
naturally subject to variation ac-
cording to the cost of living, etc., in
France. Belgium and Italy.
4. Must give names Of three ref
erences at least, American citizens.
not relatives-one woman.
5. Must wear uniform when on
duty.
All Applicants for stenographic
Service
1. Must be between % and 40
years of age.
2. Must give names of three ref
erences at least. American citizens,
not relatives-one woman.
3. A certificate of professional
proficiency will be required and a
test will be given, which should be
| forwarded with credentials.
4. A knowledge of French is de-
sirable, but not essential.
8. Call for experts only. should
have at least FIVE years experience.
All Applicants for Hospital Hut
Service
l. Must be between 25 and 4C
years Of age. (Women between sc
and 40 preferred.)
2. Must speak French well. (No'
required for the present unitO
3. Must be able to meet the ex
penses of living and transportation
These expenses at the present time
are estimated to amount to 81 900 Il
| $500 for six months and $4,000
| (minimum) for one year.
| 4. Must give names of three ref
erences at least. American citizens
not relatives-one q woman.
8. Must wear uniform when or
duty.
| InOse Interested III the steHOsTd
phic branch of service should apply
to Miss Lucille II. Young, associate
director. Bureau of Personnel. ant
anyone desiring enrolment for Can
teen. Social Service or Hospital HUI
Service should apply to Miss Olive
Simpkins. associate director, Burea,
of Personnel, 1850 Railway Exchange
bldg, st. Louis, Mo.