Fun and Creative Opportunities to Volunteer with Kids @ Breakthrough

Breakthrough has a pretty great kids program called B.A.S.E.S. and they're looking for volunteers to help in the various areas this Spring. See below for more details. Contact Amy Coles at acoles(at)breakthrough.org or office: 773-722-0179, ext. 229 if you're interested in being a part of this season's lineup. Thanks!

B.A.S.E.S.- Spring 2013

6 weeks- April 12th, 19th, 26th, May 3rd, 10th and 17th

4:45-6:05pm- 1 hour and 20 minutes

Note: Lead instructors need to be available from 4:15-6:30pm to help set up and clean up their classroom spaces, etc.

Appetizers and Tapas (Twelve 4th-8th graders)- Looking for 2/3 volunteers (one to lead and one or two to assist)

-Looking for someone to come up with recipes and lead teach a class for students on appetizers and tapas. Students should perhaps have some conversation about the dishes, read ingredients and directions together and then break up into groups to cook/eat their creations. Could be Iron Chef style? Students should make a recipe book or their own recipe to have some sort of finished product by the end of the class. Note: Recipes will be needed  at least two weeks in advance so supplies can be purchased  ($35/week for supplies)

Art and Yoga (Twelve K-4th graders)-Looking for one volunteer (assistance only-no preparation needed)

-Looking for someone to assist with lead teacher who will teach a 35 minute yoga class with students and then switch to do a fun/interactive craft activity.  Helpful if you are familiar with art therapy or love crafts and small children

Marvel Comics (Eight 4th-8th graders)-Looking for 2 volunteers (one to lead and one to assist)

-Looking for someone to teach about the history and legends behind Marvel comics, do some basics of drawing, story boarding, read comics/watch movies/clips, etc .Students should have a finished product by the end of the class (drawing, comic, whatever).

Spanish Culture Class (Ten K-4th graders)-Looking for 2/3 volunteers (one to lead and one or two to assist)

-Looking for someone to teach about Hispanic food, music, dancing, history, art, culture etc.? Interest in distinguishing between Mexico, Spain, South America and the Islands. Note: Supplies will be need to be clearly communicated at least two weeks in advance if they are to  be purchased ($15/week for supplies). Donated supplies preferred.

Health and Fitness (Twelve 4th-8th graders)- Looking for 2/3 volunteers (one to lead and one or two to assist)

-Looking for someone to teach a class around healthy living and fitness in our fitness room using equipment, sometime outside games, and possibly incorporate nutrition and conversation about about being healthy in body, mind and soul.

Robotics Boot Camp (Eight 5th-8th graders)-Looking for one volunteer (assistance only-no preparation needed)

-Preparing students (and new volunteers) for the possibility of being on the Brkthru Bots team that participates in the First Lego League Competition Fall 2013-Winter 2014 (Team has gone to state two years in a row!)

Backyard Games from Around the World (Twelve K-3rd graders)-Looking for 2/3 volunteers (one to lead and one or two to assist)

-Looking for someone to teach traditional fun backward games from around the word to the students to learn and play. Students will hopefully read, be able to recognize different country flags, and participate in various games (indoors and outdoors). Rainy day activities for each week should be prepared just in case.

Jewelry Making (Eight 4th-8th graders)-Looking for 2 volunteers (one to lead and one to assist)

-Looking for someone to teach a class about jewelry making. Note: Supplies will be need to be clearly communicated at least two weeks in advance if they are to be purchased ($15/week). Donated supplies preferred. Students should have various finished products by the end of the class.