Spoons Across America currently seeks volunteers for two opportunities for our upcoming Food Miles Relay (FMR) program. FMR is a 45-minute*, 4th-grade core-based curriculum that takes place one day during the week of May 21-25, according to a school's schedule. (Approximately 15 minutes of set up is involved in this program.)
FMR is an exciting, fun, hands-on, physically active program offering students the opportunity to learn: What "Food Miles" are and how far food items travel from their origin; That it often takes more energy for food to travel from far away than it does to travel from more local sources; To pay more attention to where their food comes from; That locally grown foods are freshest; That the quality and taste of food can be affected by the distance it traveled, how it is handled and stored. This is accomplished through the running of a "ladders" relay- type course in conjunction with discussion.
*If you are able to volunteer for more than one class period please let us know! We will attempt to pair you with back-to-back classroom activities.
How to Volunteer:1. Complete the Volunteer Registration Form (also available on our website) noting your availability for curriculum packing, curriculum leader, or both!
2. In-school curriculum leaders must attend training. Held at:Institute of Culinary Education (ICE)
50 West 23rd Street / Manhattan
Tuesday, May 8 / 6:30-8:00 PM
If you cannot attend the training and still want to participate we can still use your help as volunteer aid-- please let us know!
Registration Deadline is April 30
Return Volunteer Registration Form to Stacey Ornstein, Program Director:
Email: [log in to unmask] / Fax: 646.205.3661 (Attn: Spoons Across America)
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