© InfoYoung people often relate best to people their own age. And that’s why our peer educators are so successful, both in the classroom and in their everyday lives. The British Red Cross enables young people to take responsibility for their own learning while playing an active role in educating others.
In many areas of the UK, Red Cross peer educators are trained to deliver sessions on first aid and a range of citizenship themes. These sessions can be delivered in your own school or on visits, and are designed to support learning in citizenship, personal, social and health curricula.
Find the answers to common questions below. Feel free to ask one of your own by emailing reducation@redcross.org.uk or phoning 0844 412 2815.
What topics can your peer educators cover?
We can organise presentations and workshops covering a variety of themes, including:
- first aid
- disasters and emergencies
- health
- the work of the Red Cross.
Please let us know what topic you would like us to present when you fill out this form
How far in advance do I need to get in touch?
The more time you can give us, the more likely we'll be able to organise a peer education session for you. Our network of peer educators is growing so if we can’t help you right now, we hope to be able to in the future.
Who are your peer educators?
Our peer educators are young volunteers. We train them to be able to work with young people of a similar age.
How do I request a peer education session?
To find out if we can help organise a peer education session near you, please fill out this form. We will get in touch with you to find out more about your needs. (links to our request form)
If your query is urgent, please call the Red Cross office near you.
How can I become a peer educator?
If you'd like to get involved as a Red Cross peer educator, please contact the youth manager at the Red Cross office near you.
Find out more about volunteering as a peer educator.
What other materials and resources do you have?
The education section on our website is full of materials and resources you can use. The activities are self-contained and designed for use by anyone. You don't need to be a Red Cross expert to raise humanitarian issues in school.
All of our education resources are produced to focus students' attention on humanitarian and citizenship issues that have relevance right across the curriculum.