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Call for Volunteers for CATCH Healthy Habits Program-OASIS

Adult volunteers age 50 and older are needed for OASIS’ CATCH Healthy Habits program to help combat childhood obesity!



                          It’s as easy as 1-2-3!  

                    One --> share a healthy snack 

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                    Two --> teach a health lesson

                    Three --> lead active games 

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1) Work directly with children! 

For just one hour per week for 8 weeks, join a team of volunteers to teach children about healthy food choices, share healthy snacks and play active games.  Training, lesson plans and equipment provided.  No experience necessary. 

The Spring session in 2014 will start in March and end in May (training in February). 

Not able to join us in Spring? No Problem! Opportunities are available year long too!


2) Work behind the scenes! 

There are opportunities to help behind the scenes too!  Take photos, write stories, plan parties and more!



        Spring 2014 Locations:

· Mason & Woerner Elementary Schools

· Ladue School District - Old Bonhomme Elementary

· Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis

· Beyond Housing Pagedale Family Support Center

· Jennings School District

· St. Charles City Schools / Project Read & Reach (Blackhurst and Lincoln Elementary)

· St. Charles Borromeo School

· And more!

           Join the fun today!!  
     Contact Shelby at 314-653-4092 
             OR sschroeder@oasisnet.org 


The program is supported by the Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Foundation.

                Visit us at www.catchhealthyhabits.org




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