Volunteer Opportunities
BLEND Kids Health & Fitness Expo
Friday, April 16, 2010
1:00p.m. - 8:00p.m. BLEND staff is looking for volunteers to assist with the BLEND Kids Health & Fitness Expo on Friday, April 16th, 2010 at the St. Cloud State University Field House. This is a fun event for kids and families to interact and engage in a variety of activities for all ages. Participants will learn how to make physical activity a fun and everyday part of life. The expo will also feature a nutrition area with samples from each of the USDA MyPyramid food groups.
Volunteers will receive a FREE BLEND t-shirt for their time.
BLEND Staff recommends that volunteers are 13 years old or older.
1:00p.m. – 3:00 p.m. - Set–up the expo (some lifting may be required). There is very little interaction with expo goers during this time.
3:00p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Direct contact with participants in one of the following:
- Registration Table – greet participants and hand out incentives and materials
- Nutrition Area – hand out food samples from 1 of 5 food groups
- Physical Activity stations – encourage expo goers to actively participate in 1 of 8 stations
5:00p.m. – 7:00 p.m. - Direct contact with participants in one of the following:
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Registration Table – greet participants and hand out incentives and materials.
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Nutrition Area – hand out food samples from 1 of 5 food groups
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Physical Activity stations – encourage expo goers to actively participate in 1 of 8 stations.
7:00p.m. – 8:00p.m. - Shut down and close expo (some lifting may be required).
Attention Students!
This is a great opportunity to fulfill your Service-Learning hours. The BLEND Kids Health & Fitness Expo can surely enrich your learning experience, teach civic responsibility, and strengthen communities. BLEND Staff will sign documents or e-mail instructors for credit – just let us know what you need!
Contact Sam Barnes with questions about volunteering at the BLEND Kids Health & Fitness Expo.
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Click here to submit volunteer request form.
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