HEALTHY LIVING AMBASSADOR GARDEN PROGRAM

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with Bay Area afterschool programs
HEALTHY LIVING AMBASSADOR GARDEN PROGRAM
NOW RECRUITING HEALTHY LIVING AMBASSADORS AGES 13-19
ACROSS SAN MATEO AND SAN FRANCISCO COUNTIES
Brought to you by the University of California Cooperative Extension’s CalFRESH, 4-H Youth Development, and
Elkus Ranch Healthy Living Initiative: Health, Nutrition, and Fitness give youth the tools needed to stay in shape,
prepare healthy food, and practice good personal hygiene. The Healthy Living Ambassador Garden Program offers
innovative, outdoor programming designed to help youth achieve physical fitness, nutrition, and safety goals in their
communities.
About the Garden Program: This is a ten-week garden-enhanced nutrition and physical education program for
elementary school children delivered by YOU (Ambassadors ages 13-19) in local afterschool programs during Spring
of 2016.
What WE provide:
 UP to 40 hours of community service credit towards high school graduation.
 Training in professional skills you can use in your future career and right now in school – including leadership
development, teaching tools, and outdoor education practices.
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An all-expense-paid overnight training at UC Elkus Ranch Environmental Center in Half Moon Bay, March 5-6.
Mentoring with professional program staff from the University of California.
Professional recommendations for qualifying participants.
One year enrollment into the 4-H program, a “4-H Youth in Action” t-shirt, and swag bag full of great gear.
You do not have to currently be a 4-H member to apply; everyone is welcome. There is no cost to participate, and the
overnight training is free to you.
What YOU provide:
 Skills - Share your current and new skills with younger community members and help make your community
a healthier place!
 Yourself - You can make a difference in your community by taking an active role in helping local school gardens
become more sustainable – you’re the best person for this job since you know your communities better than
we do!
 Responsibility – This program is only possible through your participation and engagement – we’re depending
on you for this project to be successful.
 An Open Mind – We need your openness for learning and exploring new opportunities in your community
regarding nutrition, physical activity, and your food system.
Mandatory Overnight Training March 5-6, 2016: This all-expense-paid training starts Saturday, March 5 at 9:00am
and lasts through Sunday, March 6 at 4:00pm. You will learn about gardening, nutrition, and physical education at UC
Elkus Ranch Environmental Center just south of Half Moon Bay. We will instruct you in meeting facilitation, leadership
development, and how to grow a garden - skills that will help you to be successful in delivering the program. In addition
to learning opportunities, you will get to enjoy the natural environment of UC Elkus Ranch – including interaction with
farm animals, gardens, and acres of open space – all of which will be utilized through hands-on activities during the
overnight stay.
Students should come prepared to spend time in the outdoors, including sleeping in a tent on Saturday night. This
training, as well as the entire program, will be directed and coordinated by University of California Cooperative
Extension program staff and volunteers. Parents interested in the training are invited to attend or chaperone at the
overnight.
After the training: After receiving the program curriculum at the training, you will be ready to lead the program with
a team at your assigned elementary school located as close to your high school as possible. The lessons will be
delivered one day per week for ten weeks (about 3-4 hours per week), from March to May during afterschool hours.
There will also be the possibility of participating in other UC Cooperative Extension sponsored extracurricular
activities.
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EMBAJADORES DE VIDA SALUDABLE PROGRAMA JARDINA
RECLUTANDO EMBAJADORES DE VIDA SALUDABLE EDADES 13-19
A TRAVES DE LOS CONDADOS DE SAN MATEO Y SAN FRANCISCO
Traído a usted por la Universidad de California Extensión Cooperativa de Calfresh , programa de 4 -H desarrollo
juvenil y la Iniciativa de Vida Saludable del Rancho Elkus: Salud y Nutrición dara a los jóvenes las herramientas
necesarias para mantenerse en forma , preparar comida saludable y practicar una buena higiene personal . Esta iniciativa
ofrece una programación innovadora al aire libre para ayudar a los jóvenes a alcanzar la condición física , la nutrición y las
metas de seguridad en sus comunidades.
Sobre el programa jardina: Es un programa de nueve semanas de duración, de educación nutricional y actividad física
mejorando los huertos escolares para niños escolares, entregado por USTED (embajadores edades 13-19), en las clases de
primaria extra escolares durante la primavera del 2016.
Lo que NOSOTROS ofrecemos:
 HASTA 40 horas de servicio comunitario para graduarse en la escuela de secundaria.
 Formación en habilidades profesionales que puede utilizar en su futuro profesional y en este momento en la
escuela - incluyendo el desarrollo de liderazgo, herramientas de enseñanza y prácticas de educación al aire libre.
 Una formación pasando la noche con todos los gastos pagados en UC Elkus Ranch Environmental Center en Half
Moon Bay, 5 y 6 de marzo.
 Tutoría con el personal del programa profesional de la Universidad de California.
 Recomendaciones profesionales para los participantes cualificados.
 Inscripción al programa 4-H por uno año, “4-H In Action” camiseta, y una bolsa de regalos 4-H para cada
participante.
Usted no tiene que ser miembro de 4-H para poder participar; todos son bienvenidos. No hay costo por participar y la
formación pasando una noche es gratis para usted.
Lo que USTED proporciona:
 Habilidades - Comparta sus habilidades actuales y las nuevas con los miembros jóvenes de la comunidad y ayuda a
hacer de su comunidad un lugar más saludable!
 Usted mismo - Usted puede marcar la diferencia en su comunidad mediante la adopción de un papel activo
ayudando a que los huertos escolares locales sean más sostenibles - usted es la mejor persona para este trabajo
ya que usted conoce mejor que nosotros sus comunidades!
 Responsabilidad - este programa sólo es posible a través de su participación y compromiso - nosotros
dependemos de usted para que este proyecto sea un éxito.
 Una mente abierta - necesitamos su disposición para el aprendizaje y la exploración de nuevas oportunidades en
su comunidad con respecto a la nutrición, la actividad física, y el sistema alimentario.
Capacitación obligatoria pasando la noche del 5 hasta el 6 de marzo del 2016: Esta formación con todos los
gastos pagados comienza el sábado, 5 de marzo a las 9:00 am y dura hasta el domingo 6 de marzo a las 4:00 pm. Usted
aprenderá acerca de la horticultura, la nutrición, y la educación física en UC Elkus Ranch Environmental Center, justo
al sur de Half Moon Bay. Nosotros le instruiremos en el cumplimiento de la facilitación y desarrollo de liderazgo habilidades que le ayudarán a tener éxito en el cumplimiento del programa. Además de las oportunidades de
aprendizaje, usted disfrutará del entorno natural de UC Elkus Ranch - incluyendo la interacción con animales de
granja, huertos, y acres de espacio abierto - los cuales se pueden utilizar a través de actividades prácticas durante la
estancia pasando la noche.
Los estudiantes deben venir preparados para pasar tiempo al aire libre, incluyendo dormir en una tienda de campaña
en la noche del viernes. Esta formación, así como la totalidad del programa, serán dirigidos y coordinados por el
personal y los voluntarios del programa de la Extensión Cooperativa de la Universidad de California. Los padres
interesados en la formación están invitados a asistir o acompañar durante la noche.
Después de la capacitación: Después de recibir el plan de estudios del programa en la formación, usted estará listo para
dirigir el programa en parejas o tríos en sus escuelas primarias asignadas situadas lo más cerca posible de sus escuelas
secundarias. Las lecciones serán entregados un día a la semana durante nueve semanas (alrededor de 3-4 horas a la
semana), de marzo a mayo, durante horas después del horario escolar. También habrá la posibilidad de participar en otras
actividades extracurriculares patrocinadas por la Extensión Cooperativa de la Universidad de California.
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Healthy Living Ambassador Garden Program - Application Form
Application Due: March 3, 2016
Send completed application with one completed recommendation form (attached) or letter to:
Email: [email protected]
OR
Mail: Attention UCCE - Healthy Living Ambassador Garden Program
80 Stone Pine Rd Suite 100
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
Applicants will be notified on or before February, 2015 of the status of their application. If you have
questions regarding the recommendation or application deadline please contact:
[email protected] or 650-726-9059 ex. 108
Personal Information (Please print clearly):
Name: _______________________________________________________ Birthday: __________________________________________
Home Phone: _______________________________________________ Cell Phone: ________________________________________
Email: _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
School name: __________________________________________________________________________ Grade: __________________
Home Address: _________________________________________________ City/State/Zip: _______________________________
Do you speak any other language/s fluently besides English? Yes: ☐ No: ☐
If so, which language/s? _________________________________________________________________________________________
Transportation:
Do you have a car? Yes: ☐ No: ☐
If not, are you able to use public transportation? Yes: ☐ No: ☐
Availability:
The program will be carried out during March-May.
PARTICIPANTS MUST BE AVAILABLE AFTERSCHOOL FOR AT LEAST 2 DAYS A WEEK FOR 10 WEEKS
FROM MARCH 7TH UNTIL MAY 30TH. *
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
*Most of the garden programs will begin at 3:30pm and finish by 5:30pm
Do you live or go to school near, or have transportation to any of the following elementary schools or
programs? Mark those that apply.
☐ Fair Oaks, Redwood City
☐ El Granada, Half Moon Bay
☐ College Park, San Mateo
☐ Spring Valley, San Francisco
☐ Woodrow Wilson, Daly City
☐ JFK, Daly City
☐ Hatch, Half Moon Bay
Are you available to attend the MANDATORY program training on Saturday, March 5th and Sunday,
March 6th at ELKUS RANCH in Half Moon Bay? Yes: ☐ No: ☐
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*The training will begin on Saturday at 8:30 a.m. and go through Sunday at 4 p.m. If you are unavailable to
attend this training you will not be an eligible candidate for the program.
Do you have available transportation to UC Elkus Ranch for the training? Yes: ☐ No: ☐
Would your parent or guardian be interested in attending/chaperoning the training at UC ELKUS
RANCH in Half Moon Bay? Yes: ☐ No: ☐
If YES, please provide contact information for your parent or guardian:
Name: _______________________________________________________ Birthday: __________________________________________
Home Phone: _______________________________________________ Cell Phone: ________________________________________
Email: _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Association with Teen: __________________________________________________________________________________________
Address: _________________________________________________ City/State/Zip: _______________________________________
Would you be interested in participating in other UC Cooperative Extension sponsored extracurricular
activities during your participation in the program? Yes: ☐ No: ☐
When is your spring break? ___________________________________________
Will you be able to participate in the program during your spring break? Yes: ☐ No: ☐*
*Answering no does not exclude you from participation.
Please complete the following questions with detailed responses and a minimum of 3-4 sentences.
Why are you interested in the Healthy Living Ambassador position?
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Have you ever worked with youth or children? If yes, Please tell us about your experiences.
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What work experience/tutoring/technology experience do you have? Please include any computer
software programs that you are comfortable with.
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Do you have any experience with gardening or have you participated in any extracurricular physical
activities? Please explain. If not, why are you interested in these areas? Please explain.
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What are some of your strengths? How do you use these strengths in a group environment?
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What are some of your weaknesses? What are your strategies for overcoming these weaknesses?
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What are your expectations for this position?
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What do you hope to learn from this experience?
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Letter of Recommendation:
Please provide the recommendation form provided or one letter of recommendation (one page max.), from someone not
related to you (teacher, employer, coach, etc.). Send form or letter with your application, due by February 10, 2016. If
you have questions regarding the letter of recommendation or application deadline please contact:
[email protected] or 650-726-9059 ex. 108
Email or mail completed application with recommendation to:
Email: [email protected]
Mail: Attention UCCE - Healthy Living Ambassador Garden Program
80 Stone Pine Rd Suite 100, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
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2016 Healthy Living Ambassador Garden Program
Note to applicant: This should be filled out by the person of your choice. This person must not be
related to you (examples: coach, employer, teacher).
Please return this form by February 10, 2016 by email ([email protected]) or by mail to
Attn: Healthy Living Ambassador Garden Program, 80 Stone Pine Rd. Suite 100, Half Moon Bay, CA
94019
Name of Applicant: __________________________________________________________________________
Your Name: ___________________________________ Relationship to Applicant:_________________
How long have you known the applicant? _________________________________________________
Email:___________________________________________ Phone:______________________________________
1. On a scale of 1-5 how would you rate this applicant’s ability to follow through on assignments?
Circle one:
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2. On a scale of 1-5 how would you rate this applicant’s attendance record?
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3. Is this applicant on time? Circle one:
All the time
Most of the time
Sometimes
Never
4. On a scale of 1-5 how would you rate this applicant’s ability to be held accountable for their actions?
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5. Is this person an independent thinker? Circle one:
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No
6. On a scale of 1-5 how would you rate this applicant’s ability to problem solve and adapt to
situations without direction?
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7. When the going gets tough, how would you rate this applicant’s ability to persevere and push
through challenging situations or circumstances?
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8. On a scale of 1-5 how reliable is this applicant?
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9. Do you know if this applicant has any experience working with younger children? If yes please
answer following question. Circle one:
Yes
No
10. On a scale of 1-5, how would you rate this applicant’s ability to work with younger children? Circle
one:
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11. Has this applicant held any leadership positions that you are aware of? If yes, which ones? Please
also answer the following question.
12. On a scale of 1-5, how would you rate this applicant’s leadership abilities? Circle one: 1
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13. Is there anything else you would like to add about this applicant?
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HEALTHY LIVING AMBASSADOR GARDEN PROGRAM

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