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Health Education Opportunity! The American Lung Association of the East Bay is seeking volunteers to work on a local program funded by the Centers for Disease Control called, Oakland Kicks Asthma. Asthma disproportionately affects children of low-income communities and is at epidemic levels in the East Bay. The goal of Oakland Kicks Asthma is to improve the quality of life for youth suffering from asthma. This volunteer opportunity is ideal for students interested in the fields of public health, medicine, education, and social welfare. *If selected, you will: -Work with two or more elementary schools in Oakland -Receive training on asthma basics and education strategies -Take the lead on teaching a well-evaluated curriculum for students with asthma, ages 8-11. The curriculum consists of five, 40-45 minute sessions. *Benefits: -Make some extra money (pays $100 for each school taught) -Build your resume -Gain more leadership and communication skills -Learn about an important health issue -Schedule your own work hours -Work with children in the community *If interested, please email your resume and a brief statement of your interest to: Thanh Huynh [EMAIL PROTECTED] (510) 893-5474 The American Lung Association of the East Bay is located in Emeryville and is easily accessible through public transportation. Please feel free to contact Thanh with any questions. --------------------------------------------------------------------- The above message does not necessarily represent the views or opinions of MCBcDNA, mcbUSA, the MCB Department, or UC Berkeley. TO UNSUBSCRIBE FROM THIS LIST, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with "unsubscribe mcb-infoline" in the message body. Please send questions or comments to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For a list of upcoming events and information about the student clubs: MCBcDNA http://mcb.berkeley.edu/groups/mcbcdna/ mcbUSA http://mcb.berkeley.edu/groups/mcbusa/
