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5 people are interested
Education Facilitator
ORGANIZATION: SPARK-Y: Youth Action Labs
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5 people are interested
Spark-Y engages students in grades K-12 across the Twin Cities through hands-on projects in sustainability and entrepreneurship. With guidance of staff, Education Facilitators will use teaching tools such as aquaponics, vermicomposting, gardens, and greenhouses. Lessons also include a focus on youth leadership development. Spark-Y lessons occur on a daily, weekly, or quarterly basis to fit the needs of our school partners.
An Education Facilitator Volunteer is expected to:
- Engage students from all backgrounds in a variety of hands-on learning tools
- Have an adaptable approach to learning and education
- Act as a second pair of eyes to gauge student interest and involvement
More opportunities with SPARK-Y: Youth Action Labs
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About SPARK-Y: Youth Action Labs
Location:
681 17th Ave. NE, Suite 101, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55413, US
Mission Statement
EMPOWER YOUTH WITH HANDS-ON EDUCATION ROOTED IN ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND SUSTAINABILITY
Description
Spark-Y is a 501(c)(3) non-profit empowering over 1,900 Twin Cities youth annually.
We serve our mission through three main branches:
School Programs: Spark-Y Partners with schools to deliver hands-on sustainable projects, such as aquaponics, paired with STEM-based curriculum. These programs are offered for credit and customized to classrooms, elective classes, or workshops. Spark-Y school programs have resulted in greenhouses, the largest in-school aquaponics system, and even a school-wide garden to cafeteria initiative.
Annual Internship: Every year youth join us from around the country to participate in our seven-week sustainability boot camp. Our interns execute sustainable projects throughout the Twin Cities while gaining real-world experience.
Urban Agriculture Lab (UAL): Our Spark-Y headquarters is home to 1,300 square feet of growing space where youth grow and sell sustainable produce to restaurants and coops. The UAL also features a DIY Bio Lab where we test and integrate science innovation into Spark-Y school programs.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
681 17th Ave. NEMinneapolis, MN 55413
DATE POSTED
October 7, 2019
SKILLS
- STEM
- Teaching / Instruction
- Environmental Education
- Gardening
- General Education
- Environmental Science
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Consistent (must commit to weekly or monthly visits to classroom)