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CA
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Types of Students Allowed:
Medical Students, Premedical Students, Dental Students, Predental Students, Nursing Students, Prenursing Students, Pharmacy Students, Prepharmacy Students, Veterinary Students, Preveterinary Students, Optometry Students, Preoptometry Students |
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Long Term (Greater than 1 month)
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Current Volunteer Opportunities (Unpaid Positions)
Open Airways for Schools Health Educator needed for
6 to 12 months
Opportunity Description:
Position Description: The objective of Open Airways in Schools is to teach students about their asthma as well as to instill them with the skills and confidence to manage their chronic disease. Volunteers will work with American Lung Association of California staff to conduct and facilitate Open Airways classes in Oakland elementary schools. Training in which volunteers learn asthma basics and teaching tips will be provided. In general, Open Airways classes will be held between the hours of 1-3pm while the elementary schools are in session. While having a car is a plus, volunteers who are willing to allot more time to take public transportation to the teaching sites in Oakland are welcome to apply and are appreciated. Skills Required/Desired Qualities:-strong communication skills -previous experience working with children-commitment to working with underserved and low income communities -strong interest in public health, medicine, education or social welfare-desired qualities: creativity, flexibility and a great sense of humorTime Commitment: Volunteers are required to attend one 5-hour training session and to observe one 40-45 minute Open Airways class that is led American Lung Association of California staff at an Oakland elementary school. One series consists of four 40-45 minute classes that meet on a weekly basis. Volunteers may elect to teach as many series as they would like.
Total Number of Volunteers Needed:
12
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Mission Statement: (See Web Site For Updated Information)
Mission Statement:
The American Lung Association of California and its offices statewide work to prevent lung disease and promote lung health.
Since 1904, the American Lung Association has been fighting lung disease through education, community service, advocacy and research. Lung disease, including asthma, emphysema, and lung cancer, is the third leading cause of death in America.
The American Lung Association is the greatest single resource for information and education about asthma. We have assumed a leading role in the fight against tobacco, helping smokers to quit, encouraging children not to start smoking, and protecting nonsmokers from secondhand smoke. We are constantly fighting for improved government standards for air quality, so everyone can breathe easier. The ALA of California has funded research since 1958. This year, we funded 21 projects for nearly 500,000.
ALAC Activities:
-Open Airways for Schools
The objective of Open Airways in Schools is to teach students about their asthma as well as to instill them with the skills and confidence to manage their chronic disease. Volunteers will work with American Lung Association of California staff to conduct and facilitate Open Airways classes in Oakland elementary schools.
Training in which volunteers learn asthma basics and teaching tips will be provided. In general, Open Airways classes will be held between the hours of 1-3pm while the elementary schools are in session. While having a car is a plus, volunteers who are willing to allot more time to take public transportation to the teaching sites in Oakland are welcome to apply and are appreciated.
Volunteers are required to attend one 5-hour training session and to observe one 40-45 minute Open Airways class that is led American Lung Association of California staff at an Oakland elementary school. One series consists of four 40-45 minute classes that meet on a weekly basis. Volunteers may elect to teach as many series as they would like.
Skill Requirements/Desired Qualities:
-strong communication skills
-previous experience working with children
-commitment to working with underserved and low income communities
-strong interest in public health, medicine, education or social welfare
-desired qualities: creativity, flexibility and a great sense of humor
Language Requirements: English, bilingual volunteers are a plus
Accommodations: 25 stipend per school taught
Application Instructions:
Please email your resume and a statement of interest to Beryl Shaw at bshaw@alaebay.org.
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