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3 people are interested
Volunteer Yoga/Mindfulness Assistant
ORGANIZATION: Ivy Child International
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3 people are interested
Ivy Child International (Ivy Child) is seeking a committed volunteer for our 10-Week After-School Program at the Elm Park Community School, in partnership with the Worcester Police Department. The program will consist of a yoga and mindfulness class and tutoring/homework time as part of the school's requirement. The volunteer will assist our lead instructor in the yoga/mindfulness class portion of the program. Duties will include: carrying and setting up yoga mats, bathroom attendance, class participation with students, taking/recording attendance, general classroom management support, some teaching assistance, etc. The volunteer is expected to arrive on site by 3:45 pm each week and must have reliable transportation.
Preferred: Able to commit to all 10 classes (5 at a minimum), experience working with at-risk children, personal practice of mindfulness.
Program Info
Start Date: March 23, 2017
Duration: March 23 - June 1, 2017 (10 classes)
Location: Elm Park Community School (23 N Ashland St, Worcester, MA 01609)
Time: 3:45pm (setup) - 5:30pm (clean up)
Participant Info: 25, 5th and 6th Grade students
Class Dates (Thursdays):
- March 23, 30
- April 6, 13, 27
- May 4, 11, 18, 25
- June 1
All volunteers will need to be CORIed prior to the start date. Please include your resume and 3 references (name, title, organization, phone, email).
More opportunities with Ivy Child International
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Ivy Child International
Location:
35 Beharrell Street, Unit 1265, Concord, MA 01742, US
Mission Statement
Our mission: "Helping Each Child Achieve Their Best" - Ivy Child enhances the social and emotional well-being of children by recognizing their multicultural needs, using education and positive psychology as a uniting force to inspire resilience and leadership. We encourage and enable families to participate in the growth of their child and strive to be a leading resource for caregivers, educators, and community organizations to receive guidance and instruction on creating a healthy child-centered environment.
Description
Ivy Child International attained its nonprofit 501 (c)(3) status in Massachusetts in 2011,
and continues to provide cross-cultural positive psychological services for children,
families, and communities worldwide. Cross-cultural positive psychology
investigates how cultural factors influence positive behavior. While we all experience
happiness, how this emotion is expressed varies from one culture to the next. This field of psychology looks at both universal behaviors and unique behaviors to identify the ways that culture impacts familial, academic, social, professional, and other aspects of life. Through careful examination of the whole child, personal strengths and assets are identified to build an individualized Positive Psychological Plan (PPP). The Plan highlights goals to be integrated into the child's daily routine as a set of practical exercises and is designed to stimulate his/her mind, body, and spirit. ICI takes a holistic approach in treating and understanding the needs of its clients (ranging from young children to teenagers) by employing nutritionists, alternative medicine practitioners, art therapists, etc. to supplement the customized care provided by ICI’s professionals.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
23 N Ashland St.Worcester, MA 01609
DATE POSTED
March 15, 2017
SKILLS
- Mentoring
- Special Needs
- Teaching / Instruction
GOOD FOR
- Kids
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- 3:45 pm to 5:30 pm on Thursdays as specified.
- Reliable transportation