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2 people are interested
Summer Educator
ORGANIZATION: Urban Roots Garden Classrooms
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2 people are interested
Position Description
Urban Roots’ Summer Educators will serve as lead educators for five to fifteen year olds during our summer Farm Camps. Through harvesting, digging, feeding livestock, art, games, cooking, and other outdoor activities, AmeriCorps members will help children develop a sense of place, build knowledge, and encourage healthy, sustainable, lifestyles.
Urban Roots’ mission is to grow healthy minds, bodies, and communities through place-based and seed-to-table education. Urban Roots is dedicated to changing the way kids eat and learn. We are the leading provider of garden education for schools in northern Nevada and believe that food is a powerful tool when it is fully integrated into the classroom. From gardening and compost programs in local schools to teacher workshops, volunteer training, and summer camp, Urban Roots is committed to helping children make the important connections between food, health, and their environment.
Qualifications
- Positive attitude and passion for the Urban Roots’ mission;
- Experience and/or strong interest in environmental education and sustainable agriculture;
- Coursework in environmental education or a related field;
- Willingness to work closely with a small team;
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills;
- Able to lift and carry 50lbs and lead activities in all weather conditions.
AmeriCorps Summer Educators responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Successful completion of a background check, camp training, and CPR/First Aid Training;
- Available 8:00 - 5:00 Monday - Friday;
- Lead/teach summer camps for up to 15 children in the 5-15 year age range in accordance with the provided curriculum and training;
- Develop age-appropriate lesson plans for use at the camp;
- Provide a safe, fun, learning environment;
- Utilize and mentor summer interns & volunteers assisting with summer camp programs;
- Work with the Urban Roots’ team to complete work projects on the farm.
Compensation
Urban Roots’ Summer Educators are funded by the Corporation for National and Community Service and Nevada Volunteers. In return for their service, AmeriCorps members receive a modest living allowance and will be eligible for an education award at the successful completion of service.
More opportunities with Urban Roots Garden Classrooms
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Urban Roots Garden Classrooms
Location:
100 Vine Street, Reno, NV 89503, US
Mission Statement
Growing healthy minds, bodies, and communities through place-based gardening and seed-to-table education.
Description
Urban Roots is founded on the idea that food is a powerful tool for academic and sustainable agriculture instruction. In order to realize our mission of growing healthy minds, bodies, and communities, we provide school and farm-based opportunities for teachers, students, families, and future farmers. Urban Roots is a part of a larger movement in northern Nevada to make the place we live abundant with healthy food, rich soil, and deep relationships with each other and the land.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
1700 East 2nd StreetReno, NV 89502
DATE POSTED
February 21, 2019
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training