Learning to understand our emotions and how to manage them with skill is one of the most important lessons any human being can learn. The San Francisco Education Fund is seeking volunteers with a consistent Mindfulness practice to lead 15-minute *virtual* Mindfulness sessions once a week in public school classrooms in San Francisco. Volunteers will teach elementary school students focusing techniques, based on the Mindful Arts in the Classroom curriculum, to help them cultivate the skill of present-moment awareness. Some opportunities for volunteers without a consistent Mindfulness practice may be available in the form of assistant roles.
All volunteering is virtual for the foreseeable future due to COVID-19.
Our next training will be January 26th, 2021 from 1:00 to 3:00pm. Please sign up at this link: https://sfedfund.org/volunteer-application/
2730 Bryant Street, Second Floor, San Francisco, CA 94110, US
Mission Statement
The San Francisco Education Fund's programming focuses on one goal: improving student success in San Francisco public schools. Because no single effort can yield the results we seek, the Education Fund utilizes a multi-faceted approach focused on teachers, volunteers, students, and strategic partnerships. The Education Fund's ongoing research, policy and public engagement work spans all of our program areas.
Description
The San Francisco Education Fund believes that strong public schools are critical to San Francisco's viability and that the community must take action to ensure their success. By acting as a bridge between the community and the classroom, the Education Fund increases the availability and impact of resources for students and teachers throughout San Francisco public schools.
Our integrated approach:
supports teachers with training and resources to enhance their classroom practice;
matches volunteer skills with teacher requests;
engages students to create positive changes in their schools;
unites families, service providers, businesses and others to build stronger school communities; and
informs district policy through community input and strategic partnerships.
Children & Youth
Education & Literacy
Health & Medicine
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
This is a Virtual Opportunity, with no fixed address.
(0.000,0.000)
DATE POSTED
January 14, 2021
SKILLS
Mentoring
Crisis Intervention
Mental Health
Child Development
Spiritual Healing
GOOD FOR
People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
Background Check
Must be at least 18
Orientation or Training
Volunteers commit to one hour/week for the duration of the school year.
Volunteer opportunities are during normal classroom hours, approx. 9am-3pm. No weekend or weekday opportunities available. Must live in California.
