Overview:
We are looking for an enthusiastic nutritionist with a passion for working with young children to co-facilitate classes. The Nutritionist Instructor will co-facilitate our fitness class along with our Instructor for the winter semester starting January 2022.
Volunteer Duties:
Assist in conducting classes for a group of young children once or twice per week for our winter semester (January-May 2022).
Assist the Instructor to draft a full curriculum that outlines all lessons from week-to-week and materials needed to perform projects.
Teach students the fundamentals of nutrition and dietetic plans for a healthy lifestyle.
Assess students’ nutritional needs & oversee their meal planning and make recommendations for healthier eating if needed .
Complete weekly session notes to update program administrators on the outcome of each class.
Regularly communicate with parents to provide updates on their child’s progress, reminders about upcoming sessions, materials list for individual sessions, and other communications as needed.
Maintain consistent communication with the supervisor via email and participation in scheduled facilitator meetings to update on student progress, class attendance, etc.
Volunteer Requirements:
Prior experience as Nutritionist
Patience to work with young children and teens preferred
Strong interpersonal & communication skills
A degree or certification related to the field is a plus but not required
Must be 18+ years old
Location: 2163 Dean Street, Brooklyn, NY
Hours of work and duration of commitment: Must be available 5 hours per week (Monday - Friday) between the hours of 2 pm and 6 pm EST. Minimum 3-month commitment from January through March 2022.3640 White Plains Road, Bronx, NY 10467, US
I’RAISE Boys & Girls International Corporation is a tax-exempt nonprofit organization in New York City founded in 2012. We have been providing free tutoring, mentoring and coaching services, virtual performance classes, college preparation program, nutrition workshops, and parent education program. As a minority led non-profit organization with leaders that are women of colors, we feel so much pride and we are so proud being able to provide beneficial resources to the children in under-resourced areas in New York City in-person and multiple-states virtually. And we have been successful in providing these services because of our volunteers. Come volunteer with us as we strive to make positive changes in children's life and be a safe haven that they can rely on!
Volunteer Opportunities:
2163 Dean StreetBrooklyn, NY 11233
November 22, 2022