UACE Tucson Village Farm Education Assistant
This position will have the AmeriCorps Volunteers serving in an educational role, using an urban farm to teach young people ages 5-18 about urban agriculture, nutrition, culinary skills and leadership skills and more. This position is ideal for someone who wants to work outdoors, teaching kids and having a variety of educational opportunities. Serving at Tucson Village Farm and the 4-H Healthy Living Center, an AmeriCorps Volunteers has the opportunity to engage in a variety of tasks. From teaching field trips for students preK-12th grade in our gardens, leading cooking class at our Culinary Education Center and running teambuilding programs at the ropes course. We have a wide variety of programs, projects and activities in a gorgeous, albeit hot and dry location. An AmeriCorps Volunteer serving here needs to want to work hard, enjoy interacting with youth, be flexible and have a willingness to be a team player. AmeriCorps Volunteers will receive training in arid land food production, youth development, leadership development and program design and implementation.
Member Duties : Develop, facilitate, & evaluate educational field trips for nearly 8,000 youth each school year. Lead groups of youth through leadership, communication & problem-solving activities on the 4-H Ropes Course. Training volunteers to assist with all aspects of programming. Lead & teach youth & community volunteers about urban agriculture and nutrition. Market & promote programming through social media, newsletters & community outreach events. Assist with large community events. Preferred Qualifications: Experience with youth & working with the public; Ability to work outside in a variety of weather conditions; lift over 50 pounds & work nights & weekends; Valid Driver's License.
Program Benefits : Training , Living Allowance , Education award upon successful completion of service .
Terms :
Car recommended , Permits attendance at school during off hours , Permits working at another job during off hours .
Service Areas :
Environment , Children/Youth , Community Outreach , Hunger , Education , Health .
Skills :
Environment , Ability to lift over 50 pounds , Public Speaking , Team Work , Leadership , Youth Development , Computers/Technology , Public Health , Education , Communications , Community Organization , Teaching/Tutoring , General Skills
This position will have the AmeriCorps Volunteers serving in an educational role, using an urban farm to teach young people ages 5-18 about urban agriculture, nutrition, culinary skills and leadership skills and more. This position is ideal for someone who wants to work outdoors, teaching kids and having a variety of educational opportunities. Serving at Tucson Village Farm and the 4-H Healthy Living Center, an AmeriCorps Volunteers has the opportunity to engage in a variety of tasks. From teaching field trips for students preK-12th grade in our gardens, leading cooking class at our Culinary Education Center and running teambuilding programs at the ropes course. We have a wide variety of programs, projects and activities in a gorgeous, albeit hot and dry location. An AmeriCorps Volunteer serving here needs to want to work hard, enjoy interacting with youth, be flexible and have a willingness to be a team player. AmeriCorps Volunteers will receive training in arid land food production, youth development, leadership development and program design and implementation.
Member Duties : Develop, facilitate, & evaluate educational field trips for nearly 8,000 youth each school year. Lead groups of youth through leadership, communication & problem-solving activities on the 4-H Ropes Course. Training volunteers to assist with all aspects of programming. Lead & teach youth & community volunteers about urban agriculture and nutrition. Market & promote programming through social media, newsletters & community outreach events. Assist with large community events. Preferred Qualifications: Experience with youth & working with the public; Ability to work outside in a variety of weather conditions; lift over 50 pounds & work nights & weekends; Valid Driver's License.
Program Benefits : Training , Living Allowance , Education award upon successful completion of service .
Terms :
Car recommended , Permits attendance at school during off hours , Permits working at another job during off hours .
Service Areas :
Environment , Children/Youth , Community Outreach , Hunger , Education , Health .
Skills :
Environment , Ability to lift over 50 pounds , Public Speaking , Team Work , Leadership , Youth Development , Computers/Technology , Public Health , Education , Communications , Community Organization , Teaching/Tutoring , General Skills