Write an article based on this "Review your existing skills. Take an online orientation. Train in-person. Get help when you need it."
article: If you're volunteering in a field that's already a specialty of yours, you may want to refresh yourself so you're in top shape to serve the organization. So do a review! Practice swimming or first aid, or review old textbooks to make sure you know the basics of your subject. If you're teaching, try a practice lesson on friends or family members. Check your existing certifications. Many first-aid certificates expire after a few years, so you may need to renew. In some cases, before you do in-person training, you can study up on your chosen volunteer post with a course on the Red Cross's website. After you receive your volunteer placement, Google it to see if the Red Cross offers any resources online. Make sure you understand everything you learned in the orientation--if it helps, you can quiz yourself with the "knowledge check" at the end of certain sections. Review any area that you are unsure about. Bookmark the orientation when you're finished. It might be helpful later. Your local chapter will let you know what kind of learning opportunities are required, and which are optional but accessible. Most offices will be able to train you in first aid and local disaster relief, which entails responses to things like house fires and accidents. You may also have the option to get trained in national disaster relief, which involves larger-scale events like hurricanes and floods. For in-person training, be professional: arrive promptly, pay attention, and stay the whole time. Think about other training you're interested in doing, even if they don't directly pertain to your post. A well-rounded volunteer is a good volunteer. Never be afraid to get in touch with the volunteer coordinator. After all, it's their job to make sure that all volunteers are equipped to serve the Red Cross to the best of their ability. Reach out to them if you have questions about your duties, schedule, or the structure of the organization. They're there to help. If you need to cancel a shift, let the coordinator know by calling as soon as possible and saying something like "Hi, it's Ruby, I won't be able to make my normal swimming class on Tuesday due to illness. Please let me know if I can help with finding a sub." If you're feeling a little overwhelmed and want to know ways to be more effective, you can say "I've appreciated the First Aid trainings I've done with the Red Cross, but I want to learn more about how to stay mentally calm and collected during an emergency. Do you know of any books or courses that might help?"

Write an article based on this "Initiate conversations early on. Answer curious questions from young children. Don't avoid answering questions. Tailor your answers to maturity level."
article: Don't put off all explanation of these issues until kids hit puberty and instead, approach topics gradually over time. In addition to making the subject feel taboo, you miss opportunities to correct misinformation. It can be helpful to start developmental dialog about boys' and girls' bodies when children are young instead of waiting until puberty. Let boys know that they can come to you with questions about anything to both establish trust in you and guide their understanding of development in a positive way. Young children are extremely inquisitive and observant. Boys may notice a sanitary napkin in the trash or notice you buying tampons in the grocery store. While you don't have to go into detail with very young children (3-6 yrs old), address general curiosity as okay and not embarrassing to ask or answer. If a boy asks, "What is that?" in reference to a menstrual product, respond with the name of the object (tampon, sanitary pad, menstrual cup, etc). You may follow up your response with, "This is something women use to keep their bodies clean." As boys mature, they may ask progressively more in-depth questions about the process of menstruation or how babies are made. Use your judgment when giving details so you don't overwhelm them with information they didn't want or need. Children have a knack for asking personal or slightly uncomfortable questions in very public places or at a time that may seem inappropriate to adults. If you are asked a question about menstruation, do not say you will talk about it later or at home, since this will give the impression that it's an embarrassing subject. Even if other people are nearby, casually answer the question. Do your best to answer the question in that moment. If the question caught you off guard or if your answer was not helpful, consider doing a follow-up response later that night. Adjust your responses to your child's developmental level and emotional maturity. Think about what concepts your child can grasp and how to break down explanations into smaller parts. Recognize that talking about menstruation is part of the greater theme of development and sex education. Breaking these discussions into manageable parts over boys' formative years allows you to build on concepts as maturity and awareness increase. Don't overcomplicate your answers. Speak simply and avoid using complicated metaphors, especially with young children (such as "Aunt Flo" or "time of the month"). Give as much information as it should satisfy his curiosity. Don't over-explain by giving too much information before he asks.

Write an article based on this "Lay down a drop cloth in a well-ventilated area. Put on a pair of goggles and thick, rubber gloves."
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Boric acid is corrosive and can cause skin or respiratory irritation. Find a well-ventilated area, preferably outdoors, and spread out a drop cloth over anything that could become damaged by the acid. If you need to clean the brick indoors, choose a spot near open doors or windows. While handling boric acid, make sure to cover your eyes and any skin that will directly handle the cleaning agents. Wear goggles to protect your eyes and rubber gloves to protect your hands and forearms. Wear long-sleeved clothes, if possible, to protect as much of your skin as possible. If you have long hair, pull it back tightly in a bun or ponytail while cleaning with acid.