Showing posts with label Volunteer. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Volunteer. Show all posts

Friday, November 12, 2021

Move United is Hiring!

 

 is an expanding, thriving charity dedicated to the life-changing power of sports for youth and adults with disabilities and focused on inclusion. Candidates will join a fast-paced team at a dynamic non-profit with the opportunity to make an extraordinary difference in achieving the organization’s Vision 2028. Join our squad!

Internships:

An internship with Move United provides the opportunity to gain knowledge and professional experience in adaptive sports, sports management, events management and other related fields. Remote, in-person & hybrid opportunities


 - various opportunities available with a focus on events, education, and competitions depending on internship period






Monday, October 11, 2021

Research Experience Opportunity- Exercise for Brain Health Laboratory

Looking for energetic and dependable individuals interested in gaining research experience to become exercise instructors for a study examining the impact of exercise on cognitive function. The study is conducted by Dr. J. Carson Smith. 

We have openings for different exercise classes between the times of 7:30-8:30 AM, 5:00 pm-6:00 pm, and 5:30-6:30 pm. Classes run every Monday through Thursday. Must be able to commit to teaching at least twice a week during the academic school year.

 This is a great opportunity for anyone looking to build their CV and improve applications to graduate school. Please submit a resume and cover letter to e4bh@umd.edu in order to apply!



Thursday, September 9, 2021

Kid's Kitchen Fitness Program Internship

KIDS KITCHEN, Inc is looking for a fitness program intern for their Thursday youth program for the Fall semester. The program runs September 27, 2021 through December 17, 2021. Please see below for more details.

We are recruiting public health interns for a youth health and wellness program for the upcoming school year. Ideal candidates have a public health background with a special emphasis in kinesiology and physical activity. The intern will be responsible for the development and delivery of a physical activity program (strength and conditioning, sports, games, yoga and exercise) that promotes youth development and health promotion.

We are seeking interns for an afterschool youth program in Montgomery County, Maryland for the upcoming school year 2021 - 2022. The program operates at school sites in the Silver Spring, Takoma Park, Wheaton and Gaithersburg area. Intern is responsible for conducting kid friendly fitness activities integrated with simple health and wellness messages. We are looking for strong and reliable candidates that are available to intern with our program. Preference will be given to candidates who are able to intern at least one day per week for the entire school year. The candidate must commit and complete entire assigned schedule. The candidate must be willing and available to commute to the program site. Background check/fingerprinting and clearance is required.

Days: Mondays - Thursdays; One(1) day per week minimum
Dates: October 2021 - December 2021 (Fall 2021) and January 2022 - May 2022 (Spring 2022)***
Time: Available between the hours of 3pm - 6pm
Pay: Based upon experience

***Program operates on a typical school year schedule with normal holiday and school breaks. Program dates and schedule will be finalized by August/September 2021.

Ideal Candidate:
Physical Activity|Fitness|Sports|Yoga|Kinesiology|Background
Energetic and works well with youth with a positive attitude
Excellent organizational and communication skills.
Ability to travel to program sites independently.
Commitment to be on time

Potential candidates should submit resume and references to kidskitchen05@hotmail.com by September 10, 2021. 

I can also be reached at 202.320.5989.

Sincerely,
Renee Prioleau
Kids Kitchen Inc.

Become a Tutor for the Gossett Student-Athlete Center

 


Thursday, August 12, 2021

Limitless Performance hiring and/or internship!

Coaching for Limitless Performance LLC. is a sports performance company based in Silver Spring, MD that provides coaching for young athletes and adults who are looking to enhance their life through sport and fitness. I am looking for qualified employees or interns to provide sports coaching, personal training and nutritional advice to help my Limitless Family reach their health, fitness and life goals.

Contact Sergio Quisquinay sergio.quisquinay@yahoo.com




Thursday, August 5, 2021

UMD Sport Performance Internship

Please see the attached flyer for an internship opportunity with UMD Athletics in the area of Sports Performance/ Strength & Conditioning.

Please note, while many students are interested in pursuing Athletic Training / Physical Therapy internships through UMD Sports Medicine in the Department of Athletics, they are full for the fall. 

They will likely start taking applications for spring semester in late fall (deadline is usually Dec 1st) . They have their own application so if you are interested in receiving more information about that, please reach out to Dr. Klossner in mid to late fall semester. You can also contact Caragh Wood at cmacderm@umd.edu who oversees internships with UMD Sports Medicine.




Thursday, July 15, 2021

Looking for energetic exercise instructors for the E4BH!

Undergrad Research Assistant

Looking for energetic exercise instructors for the Exercise for Brain Health Lab. 

Availability must be between 7-11 AM. 

No prior research experience required. 

Must be willing to commit to teaching classes during the academic year. 


For more info, email our exercise trainer Debra Hein (dhein@umd.edu).


Exercise for Brain Health Lab

Monday, May 3, 2021

Frederick Health Physical Therapy & Sports Rehab is hiring!

Join our team at Frederick Health Physical Therapy & Sports Rehab! We are looking for an energetic candidate to perform the duties of Rehabilitation Aide and help to make every patient experience a great one. See the attached flyer for additional details. 

Apply through this link [https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/Jobs/Details/524592]



Monday, March 29, 2021

Kid's Kitchen Internship

Kid's Kitchen, Inc.

We are recruiting public health interns for a youth health and wellness program for the upcoming school year. Ideal candidates have a public health background with a special emphasis in kinesiology and physical activity. The intern will be responsible for the development and delivery of a physical activity program (strength and conditioning, sports, games, yoga and exercise) that promotes youth development and health promotion.

We are seeking interns for an after school youth program in Montgomery County, Maryland for the upcoming school year 2021 - 2022. The program operates at school sites in the Silver Spring, Takoma Park, Wheaton and Gaithersburg area. Intern is responsible for conducting kid friendly fitness activities integrated with simple health and wellness messages. We are looking for strong and reliable candidates that are available to intern with our program. Preference will be given to candidates who are able to intern at least one day per week for the entire school year. The candidate must commit and complete entire assigned schedule. The candidate must be willing and available to commute to the program site. Background check/fingerprinting and clearance is required.

Days: Mondays - Thursdays; One(1) day per week minimum
Dates: October 2021 - December 2021 (Fall 2021) and January 2022 - May 2022 (Spring 2022)*
Time: Available between the hours of 3pm - 6pm
Pay: Based upon experience

*Program operates on a typical school year schedule with normal holiday and school breaks. Program dates and schedule will be finalized by August/September 2021.

Ideal Candidate:

  • Physical Activity, Fitness, Sports, Yoga, Kinesiology background
  • Energetic and works well with youth with a positive attitude
  • Excellent organizational and communication skills.
  • Ability to travel to program sites independently.
  • Commitment to be on time

Potential candidates should submit resume and references to 

Renee Prioleau kidskitchen05@hotmail.com by April 15, 2021. 

Can also be reached at 202.320.5989

Wednesday, January 27, 2021

Lead the Way with Terps for Change

Terps for Change is an immersive community experience with eight weeks of service and dialogue. With Terps for Change you'll contribute positively to a nonprofit in Prince Goerge's County while also engaging in robust self-reflective conversations. We work with nonprofits of all sorts so there's something for everyone: educational nonprofits, seniors, environmentally-focused nonprofits, etc.

Our priority deadline for educational nonprofits is January 31st and our regular application deadline for all other volunteer opportunities is February 7th! 

Apply here (https://thestamp.umd.edu/Leadership_Community_Service-Learning/Programs/Terps_for_Change) and please contact terpsforchange@umd.edu with any questions!




Tuesday, January 26, 2021

Join us for the Spring 2021 Alternative Breaks Dialogue Program!

Do you want to connect with your peers? Learn about social issues? Do direct service? If so, the Alternative Breaks Dialogue Program is for you! Any student, undergraduate or graduate, who wants to explore community development, civic engagement, local issues, leadership, and service should consider joining.

Program Details:
The Alternative Breaks Dialogue Program looks to build a world in which UMD students are empowered learners in community together, taking action toward just causes.

Through deliberative and reflective dialogues addressing global social issues, student participants will exchange and evaluate different ideas and approaches that challenge specific social, political and economic structures of our global community.

Direct service with a local community partner will demonstrate how students can turn their knowledge into action in safe, responsible, and sustainable ways.

Interested students must be willing to commit 1.5 hours/week for 8 weeks between February 15th, 2021 - April 9th, 2021.

The experience is free!

Visit alternativebreaks.umd.edu to sign up, the deadline to apply is Sunday, January 31st, 2021. For more information or questions, visit our website or contact us at alternativebreaks@umd.edu




Monday, September 14, 2020

SPH Engagement Fair

 


Join us for the SPH Virtual Student Engagement Fair!

The School of Public Health Virtual Student Engagement Fair is an opportunity to showcase the School's student organizations, academic programming and center initiatives. This event will take place on Tuesday, September 15th from 10:00am - 5:00pm. Join us to discover more ways to Get Involved, Get Connected, and Get Active within the SPH!

Organization Registration:

Students can register to "Attend"the fair through their Career 4 Terps accounts:

Tuesday, September 8, 2020

SGA Committee on Health and Wellness

The mission of the SGA Committee on Health and Wellness is to promote an environment of nutritional, mental, and physical health at UMD. In the committee, we split off into “project teams” to work on different initiatives, including town halls, social media campaigns, and campus events. 

In the midst of two pandemics - COVID-19 and the pandemic of racism - we are coordinating a Mental Health town hall, cultural competency-oriented social media campaign, self-defense workshop, and general COVID-19 messaging. 

If you’re interested in any of these initiatives or just want to learn more about the committee in general, please fill out this form (https://forms.gle/hmfJPQJWXVF2K7Yp6) and attend our weekly Monday 6 pm meetings using the following link: https://umd.zoom.us/j/95806978164pwd=MW4vZHJuN25KdGdsV0wyVHhsdXZydz09

Contact Details

Contact Person: Shoham Ghosh
Contact Email: shohamghosh@gmail.com

Thursday, June 11, 2020

AmeriCorps Position

The National Health Corps is a nationwide service program devoted to fostering healthy communities by delivering health and wellness education, and connecting those who need it most to benefits and services. The National Health Corps Florida AmeriCorps program offers opportunities for professional development, and real world experience, while serving the Northeast Florida community in various healthcare and outreach positions, patient case management, and health education. Host sites are non-profits, including medical and dental clinics, pharmacies, public health organizations, and youth development campuses. Members commit to 1700 hours of direct service over a 46-week period and receive a living stipend during the term of service. Following successful completion of the service term, members will receive an education award.


Applications are open and can be found on the NHC website. While open to all majors and backgrounds, this program is particularly suited to individuals who are interested in a career in healthcare, and health related fields, and are looking to gain service experience.


Link to application: https://application.nationalhealthcorps.org/



Friday, May 29, 2020

AmeriCorps Vista position: Sustainable Food Systems


As a VISTA member, you will play a vital role in helping Union-Snyder Community Action Agency (CAA) coordinate programs and resources to increase access to and affordability of healthy food for families living with low income. This position will build Union-Snyder CAA’s capacity to address gaps in services that provide food security in the region. The VISTA will be responsible for working with local universities, community gardens, farmers, retail businesses, and nonprofit agencies in developing the region’s first Hunger Coalition to determine sustainable solutions for addressing food insecurity in the region. This will include information gathering, networking, meeting organization, and participation in the committee for the annual Sowing Change conference. The VISTA will work closely with key CAA staff and AmeriCorps member(s) to build, strengthen, and streamline agency food assistance services.

For more information visit go.umd.edu/vista

Thursday, May 21, 2020

Job opportunity at Gossett Student-Athlete Center

The Gossett Student-Athlete Center is seeking qualified undergraduate students to work in the GSAC Tutorial Program during the Summer & Fall semesters!

If interested, please contact GSAC Program Coordinator, Todd Nally at tnally@umd.edu