BLOOD DRIVE TODAY!!!
Walk-ins are most welcome. Drop by the Graduate Student Lounge in
Dudley House (Lehman hall) for 15 minutes today between 10am and 3pm
to donate blood!
We are in short supply of donors, so if you are eligible, we'd love to
see you there!
Snacks, candy, and t-shirt are provided for all donors!
Please bring a photo i.d. and drink plenty of fluids beforehand.
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A few quick notes on eligibility:
You may not donate if you've lived in European country for over 6 months.
Dudley Public Service Fellows and Mount Auburn Hospital are teaming up
to bring a blood drive right in Dudley House. Did you know that each
year, more than 4 million Americans need blood transfusions? Donating
blood will help ensure that others can live healthy, productive lives.
The blood drive will be This Thursday, March 9th in the Graduate
Student Lounge (2nd fl) of Dudley House (Lehman Hall). It will take
place between 10AM and 3PM: you are asked to sign up for a 15 minute
time slot anytime during this period. **PLEASE SIGN UP AT THE 3rd FL
of DUDLEY HOUSE (Chad's office) ** Times earlier in the day are going
fast, but there are lots of open slots for the afternoon. You will
receive an e-mail confirmation of your scheduled time, as well as a
reminder a few days before the scheduled blood drive.
Snacks, candy, and a t-shirt will be provided by MAH for all
volunteers. Thanks again, for helping make a difference and saving a
life!
CYCLE Kids, Inc.
Somerville After School Program
Teachers and Volunteers Needed
March 27 - June 9, 2006
Program Description
CYCLE Kids is a not for profit organization dedicated to helping
children understand the importance of fitness and healthy lifestyles.
Our program addresses the issues underlying the increasing obesity and
over weight conditions of children, as well as the rise in childhood
diabetes, heart disease, and other illnesses children are facing today
due to their physical condition.
Using the bicycle, CYCLE Kids introduces children to the importance
and fun of exercise, introduces healthy eating habits, connects
everyday notions on cycling mechanics, work, and nutrition to the
underlying science through hands-on activities, and encourages
environmental awareness. Our underlying premise is that a healthy
lifestyle encompasses the emotional, intellectual, and physical
aspects of one's life. Our curriculum has been developed to address
all three of these areas.
More information about CYCLE Kids and the program can be found at
www.cyclekids.org.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
* Teaching bike safety and handling skills, healthy eating, and
the physics of the bicycle to a class of ten 4th - 6th grade students
(1.5 hrs/wk for ten weeks.)
* Implementing the curricula and providing feedback to curricula developers.
* Attending 3 training sessions — one before the course begins,
one mid-way for mid-course adjustments, and one at the end for
reflection and closure.
* Having fun!
Two volunteers will assist the teacher during class. This position is
best suited for an energetic person with a light heart and a desire to
contribute to the development of the CYCLE Kids program.
* Teachers will be required to prepare each lesson, stay in close
contact with the after school director in their school, as well as
with the CYCLE Kids Program Director to provide feedback on classes,
and coordinate activities with their volunteer assistants.
* Volunteers will assist the teachers in implementing that days lesson.
Minimum Qualifications
Experience working with and leading groups of young people;
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills; Flexibility; Team
oriented; Commitment to high quality programming; Ability to work
effectively with people from diverse cultures and economic
backgrounds; Ability to be a kid again.
Experience teaching at the elementary and/or middle school level,
knowledge of bicycling, and experience with the evaluation of
after-school programs is a plus.
Terms of Employment
March 27th - June 9th
One afternoon per week, from 3:30-5:30PM
Teachers: $22 per hour
E-mail: jidlet(a)fas.harvard.edu if interested
