CookShop Classroom is a school-based food and nutrition education program designed to encourage children to eat more wholesome foods, especially vegetables, whole grains, legumes and fruits.
What does it involve?
Participate with an elementary classroom one day each week for the Spring semester 2010 (Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays only). The schedule is approximately 2-2½ hours each week between 9:00am-3:00pm. The grade levels that participate in CookShop Classroom range from Pre-K to 2nd grade, and the schools participating in the program are located in all five boroughs of New York City. Attendance at a 4-hour training is required for participation (see below for details).
What’s in it for you…
Classroom experience / Resume-building
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*Academic credit and/or classroom observation hours may be possible; check with your school counselor/professor/career center
Work experience
Strengthen your ability to work as part of a teaching team in a culturally diverse environment. Work directly with classroom teachers, parents, and students from other disciplines (culinary, education, nutrition, social work, etc.). CookShop Classroom volunteers are encouraged to actively participate in the program to maximize their potential and educational experience.
Curriculum materials
Work with field-tested, state-of-the-art curriculum materials that focus on classroom cooking experiences and allow children to explore how plants grow, where food comes from, and the health benefits of a plant-based diet.
Networking
Collaborate with teachers, parents, school administrative staff, and school nutrition committees to educate and improve the health of children. Gain exposure to organizations that impact food security and community health.
How to participate …
CookShop Classroom looks forward to recruiting a new and dynamic team of volunteers each year. Trainings are held in mid/late-January.
If you are interested in participating in CookShop Classroom or would like more information, please contact: CHEFs for Schools at chefsforschools@gmail.com, or Brian Pham at bpham@foodbanknyc.org.
Classroom Volunteer Roles and Responsibilities
- Submit documentation for a background check (as required for New York City schools).
- Participate in a comprehensive training prior to beginning CookShop Classroom.
- Read the lesson plans well in advance of the lessons, know your responsibilities for each lesson, and plan accordingly.
- Participate in 2-2½ hours of classroom time each week for 10–14 lessons. This may be completed by beginning in January or February.
- Assist the teacher in delivering the CookShop lessons in a variety of capacities. Possible volunteer duties may include any of the following:
- Collaborate with and assist the teacher in planning and presenting CookShop lessons;
- Teach and reinforce classroom safety/food safety techniques;
- Participate in CookShop food shopping as needed;
- Assist in guided field trips;
- Evaluate and document weekly CookShop lessons and activities via web-based system; and
- Provide monthly updates and reports on activities in the classroom via email.
- Communicate with assigned teacher to arrange scheduling and lesson plans.
- Understand the philosophy, goals, and objectives of the CookShop Program and curriculum; follow and promote these objectives throughout each lesson.
- Provide feedback during a 1—1½ hour focus group at the end of your CookShop experience.
Apply Here: http://www.foodbanknyc.org/go/cookshopapplication
- Food Bank For New York City
39 Broadway, 10th Floor, New York, NY 10006 t: 212.566.7855 f: 212.616.4990
