The Red Cross Youth Disaster Prevention Specialist Service Team is a youth leadership initiative emphasizing "Disaster Prevention Professional Training × Rooting Resilience in Rural Areas." Participating students will undergo high-intensity professional disaster prevention training to become combat-ready first responders and nationally certified Disaster Prevention Specialists. During the winter break, they will travel to primary and middle schools in rural areas—such as Hualien, Taitung, and Nantou—to help children build crucial survival skills for "self-rescue and mutual aid."
Learning outcomes and resources provided for this activity (fully subsidized by the organizer): (1) Fully Free of Charge: Insurance, meals, accommodation, and transportation (TRA Tze-Chiang Limited Express) during the camp are fully covered by the Society. (2) National-Level Certifications: Those who complete the training and pass the assessment will receive dual certifications free of charge: the Ministry of the Interior's national "Disaster Prevention Specialist" certification and the Red Cross "Basic Life Support (BLS)" certification, greatly enriching personal resumes. (3) Hassle-Free Lesson Plans: All activity workflows and teaching materials for the service trip are uniformly provided by the Society. (4) Service Rewards: Each participant will receive a stipend of NT$5,000 and a service hours certificate. (5) School Group Bonus: If a university or college forms 2 or more teams, they can win an AED (Automated External Defibrillator) and teaching materials for their school (valued at approximately NT$100,000).
Activity Content: (1) [7 Days & 6 Nights Dual Certification] Professional Training Phase: January 9 (Sat) to January 15 (Fri), 2027. Participants will undergo over 70 hours of intensive practical training at the Red Cross Headquarters in Tamsui. (2) [5 Days & 4 Nights Mission] Rural Practice Phase: January 25 (Mon) to January 29 (Fri), 2027. "Big hands holding small hands"—teams will enter rural campuses to guide schoolchildren in establishing comprehensive and safe disaster prevention knowledge.
Team Formation Methods and Mechanisms: (1) Cross-School Enthusiast Group (Individual/Friends): Open to all majors. Apply individually or in small groups; the Society will assist with cross-school matchmaking to connect you with like-minded partners from across Taiwan to form a team. (2) Group Honor Group (6-8 people per team): University student clubs, departmental student associations, or classes are welcome to apply collectively. Fully formed teams will receive priority admission and can serve together. With the organizer's approval, teams can independently arrange for school faculty or staff to serve as accompanying advisors.
Key Activity Schedule: (1) Online Information Session: November 25, 2026 (Wed) 12:10-13:10 (Meeting link: https://meet.google.com/eer-vrjx-dwt). If school clubs or departments wish to arrange an "in-person campus info session" (with meal boxes provided by the Society), please contact us individually. (2) Registration Deadline: From now until December 11, 2026 (Fri). (3) Online Interviews: December 12 (Sat) to December 18 (Fri), 2026. (4) Admission Notification: December 23, 2026 (Wed). (5) Winter Training: January 9 (Sat) to January 15 (Fri), 2027. (6) Service Expedition: January 25 (Mon) to January 29 (Fri), 2027.
Since its inception, this program has successfully trained 213 university youth disaster prevention specialists. Please feel free to watch the activity outcome video (URL: https://reurl.cc/omjd9M). A copy of the "Youth Disaster Prevention Specialist Empowerment Plan" and the promotional poster are attached. For any matters not covered herein, please contact the project coordinator, Supervisor Kuo, at the Society.