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Volunteer with Cook Play Live's Bud Nutrition and Culinary Program for Elementary Kids

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ORGANIZATION: Cook Play Live

  • 8 people are interested

We need a highly organized, self-motivated, and outgoing volunteer to help us prepare and deliver Cook Play Live’s Buds interactive nutrition and cooking curriculum to 25 elementary schoolers on May 18, 25, June 1, 8, 18 from 2:45pm to 5:15pm. We ask that you commit to multiple sessions as familiarity improves the experience for both volunteers and workshop participants.

You will:

  • Engage with and direct elementary schoolers in various activities including meal preparation and nutrition discussions
  • Work as a team with educators to prepare for and implement interactive cooking and healthy eating activities following a provided curriculum
  • Set up food preparation and cooking equipment, supplies, and educational materials
  • Maintain food safety, including cleaning and sanitation of all cooking equipment used in cooking activities

Our ideal volunteer has:

  • Basic knife skills and ability to execute basic cooking techniques
  • Awareness of healthy eating and basic nutrition knowledge
  • Dynamic personality and excellent interpersonal and communications skills
  • Ability to stand and walk for extended periods, and carrying heavy and bulky items
  • Experience working with young children (aged 8-10 years) in a group setting is a plus!

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About Cook Play Live

Location:

104 W. 70th Street, Suite 11C, New York, NY 10023, US

Mission Statement

Cook Play Live’s mission is to foster healthier and more engaged individuals and families in urban areas through nutrition knowledge and hands-on cooking. We empower children, youths and adults to take control of their health, transform their habits and lead healthier, fuller lives through nutritious, tasty, affordable meals. Cook Play Live instills practical life skills that establish healthier eating practices, improve shopping choices and reinforce communal bonds through the joy of cooking. Cook Play Live partners with local stakeholders to end malnutrition by increasing the demand for and availability of affordable fresh produce in low-income urban communities.

Description

We are an organization that helps children grades 3-12 understand and adopt healthier lifestyles. Through interactive out-of-school-time cooking sessions, games and activities, we introduce nutrition concepts and healtheir eating habits.

CAUSE AREAS

Children & Youth
Health & Medicine
Hunger
Children & Youth, Health & Medicine, Hunger

WHEN

Fri May 18, 2018 - Mon Jun 18, 2018
02:45 PM - 05:15 PM

WHERE

1425 Walton AvenueBronx, NY 10452

(40.840347,-73.915726)
 

SKILLS

  • Cooking / Catering
  • Child Development
  • Teaching / Instruction
  • Nutrition
  • Group Facilitation
  • Youth Services

GOOD FOR

N/A

REQUIREMENTS

  • Must be at least 18
  • Up to 6 sessions, each lasting 2.5 hours

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