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2 people are interested
Nutrition Education for Children 2/21-4/18 every other Wednesday 4:30-6:30pm
ORGANIZATION: NorthPoint Health & Wellness Center, Inc.
Please visit the new page to apply.
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2 people are interested
Do you like doing activities with children? NorthPoint is partnering with the University of Minnesota - Urban Research and Outreach-Engagement Center (UROC) and Hennepin County WIC to provide some Cooking Classes for Parents.
We are looking for 2 volunteers every other Wednesday 2/21 through 4/18. The dates are 2/21, 3/7, 3/21, 4/4 and 4/18. Volunteers will lead children's activities in coloring, reading, games and puppet play while the parents are in the class. The volunteer time is 4:30pm-6:30pm at our NorthPoint Clinic - Classroom B.
No meal will be served but snacks, sampling and tasting will be available for the whole family. Security escorts are available for volunteers and participants to return to their cars in our parking lot as requested.
We are request that you sign up for at least 2 of the 5 dates.
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About NorthPoint Health & Wellness Center, Inc.
Location:
1256 Penn Ave North, Suite 5300, Minneapolis, MN 55411, US
Mission Statement
Actively partnering to create a healthier community. We envision NorthPoint Health and Wellness Center as a highly desirable place for healthcare: Where people of all traditions receive culturally-appropriate human services and clinical health care. Where best practices of prevention, primary care, and complimentary care are infused into an integrated health and human services approach. Where an emphasis on teaching and supporting healthy lifestyle choices weaves NorthPoint into the total fabric of the community. Health education, proper nutrition, and self-reliance are promoted in appealing ways. Service expands beyond the original facility walls and is provided to teens, and single adults, as well as to families. Where the welcoming and caring atmosphere created by the professional health care staff, clinic staff, and human services staff and volunteers exceed patient and client expectations for expertise and adaptability.
Description
NorthPoint Health & Wellness Center is a comprehensive health and human services agency located in the heart of North Minneapolis. NorthPoint is comprised of two organizations: a community services nonprofit with a broad array of social and human services (NorthPoint Inc.); and a full service community health center (NorthPoint Health & Wellness Center) that includes medical, dental and behavioral health clinics. NorthPoint seeks to reduce health disparities, improve health outcomes, and enhance the overall quality of life for all residents of North Minneapolis by providing high quality medical, dental and behavioral health care, along with integrated social services such as its food shelf, housing resources and domestic violence services -- with respect, dignity and sensitivity to a culturally rich and ethnically diverse community.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
1313 Penn Ave NorthMinneapolis, MN 55411
DATE POSTED
February 14, 2018
SKILLS
- Cooking / Catering
- Child Care
- Child Development
- Nutrition
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- 2 hour shifts Wednesdays 4:30-6:30pm for 2-5 dates
- Enthusiasm to teach/play with children about nutrition!