- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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13 people are interested
After-school Integrative Wellness Program
ORGANIZATION: So What Else
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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13 people are interested
Happy New Year All,
So What Else is looking for some committed volunteers interested in working with youth after-school. As a volunteer you will be assisting program staff with the after-school programs they will be teaching.
Integrative wellness is a 12 week after-school program that starts January 10th at multiple locations and will continue until the end of spring.
The Integrative Wellness Program takes a comprehensive approach to teaching kids the importance of living their healthiest life. It combines hands on cooking workshops, nutrition education, mindfulness practices, movement and fitness activities to engage students in new and creative ways to stay healthy.
Throughout this course, students are exposed to topics such as healthy foods, sustainable diets, seasonal and local produce, health risks posed by processed foods and sugars, yoga and meditation, stress management and the importance of staying active.
Service learning is also integrated into this program by researching and discussing openly the topics of food insecurity, food deserts, hunger and homelessness. Students participate in cooking a healthy meal or snack to donate to a nearby homeless shelter or to community members in need.
If you are interested in helping our youth out, looking for a resume builder, or need to get credit hours for a class please sign up for more information.
Below will be the different locations and times during the week that offer this type of programming :
WEDNESDAYS ONLY:
(1) CSF Rock Creek 12630 Veirs Mill Rd, Rockville, MD 20853 3:30 pm- 5:00 pm
(2) Shady Grove Middle School 8100 Midcounty Hwy, Gaithersburg, MD 20877 3:15 pm- 4:15 pm
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About So What Else
Location:
6901 Rockledge Dr., suite 709, Bethesda, MD 20817, US
Mission Statement
So What Else's mission is to improve the lives of children and families living in underserved communities in the Baltimore-Washington Metro Area by providing food security, access to basic necessities, and high-quality out-of-school time programs in literacy, athletics, and the visual and performing arts while inspiring young people to give back to the community by creating volunteer opportunities for citizens of all ages.
Description
So What Else (SWE) ... can we do to help? is a nonprofit organization founded in 2009 and focused on building strong, vibrant and resilient communities through direct programming and in partnership with allied organizations. Our primary programming embraces two key areas: Food Security and Youth Development Programs.
SWE started with Youth programming and added Food Security as we witnessed the massive economic dislocations caused by the C19 Pandemic and the consequent explosion in food insecurity. SWE and its community partners operate several Food Relief programs in Montgomery and surrounding counties, in Washington D.C. and Baltimore.
SWE needs volunteers who share our passion for service and seek to have an immediate and lasting impact upon the lives and fortunes of those we serve. Our volunteers are essential to our ability to deliver reliable, accessible and high-quality education programming and food security services.
SWE welcomes volunteers of all backgrounds, experiences and capabilities. Our greatest needs at present are for Food Pantry helpers, Bulk Food Recovery & Distribution Warehouse workers, Delivery & Distribution drivers and Teacher's Aides / Classroom Assistants.
Please contact swevolunteer@gmail.com to share your area of interest and learn more about volunteering with SWE. Visit sowhatelse.org to learn more about our programs and impact! Thanks!
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Multiple LocationsRockville, MD 20852
DATE POSTED
January 5, 2018
SKILLS
- Nutrition
- Mental Health
- Food Delivery / Distribution
- Environmental Education
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 13
- 1-2 hours per class