We’re back from [a wonderful] summer break! Here is this week’s pick for our “Good Food in Action” volunteer opportunity:
Organization/Program: Great Kids Farm
Volunteer Opportunity: Great Kids Great Food Mentor
Location: Cantonsville, MD
Start Date: Recruiting Now!
End Date: Open
Time Commitment: Weekly Classes for One Year (but will consider commitment of one semester)
Organization Overview:
Great Kids Farm is a living, working farm that educates children about healthy eating, organic farming and the natural sciences. We connect young people to the Foakleys On sale soil, plants, and animals that provide their food. We also teach them about sustainable farming practices used to generate this food in an environmentally friendly way.
Operated by Baltimore City Public Schools, the 33-acre Catonsville farm is integral to the school system’s efforts to improve school food and educate children and families about how nutritious foods form the foundation for healthy people and a sound environment.
Position Overview:
Great Kids Farm supplies fresh produce to City schools’Fake Oakleys sale online nutrition education and cooking programs. We are seeking persons who will assist nutrition and culinary educators in the classroom in various city schools in and around Baltimore.
To Apply: Fill out a Volunteer Form and contact Nan Bambara at nbambara@bvumaryland.org or 410-366-1722