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We are looking forward to our Experience UGA trips for the semester!
NOTE: Shifts with lock codes are for Experience UGA Ambassadors only. If you would like to learn more about our Ambassador program, please contact us at experienceuga@gmail.com.
The shift without a lock code is open for general volunteers!
*All volunteers are required to attend a specific 2nd grade trip orientation session to review the activities that will occur. The orientation sessions will take place on the following dates and times:
Monday, March 18th, Ramsey 205-206
Tuesday, March 19th, Ramsey 224
If you have already attended a general Experience UGA volunteer orientation/ are not able to attend one of the sessions contact Alison Doherty at alison.doherty@uga.edu.
Trip Description: The 2nd grade students will travel around the Ramsey Student Center attending fun, health-related stations covering physical activity, nutrition, hand-washing and germ spread, and bullying prevention.
Guidelines for the trip:
o You are responsible for transportation to the trip site.
o Arrive at the Ramsey Center by 9:00 am
o Be prepared to engage young children.
o Do not have any food or drink with you during the trip.
o Must stay for the entirety of the trip.
o Have fun with the children!
Rain Plan: In case of rain, the trip will still occur as planned.
Emergency Contacts:
Pamela Orpinas – College of Public Health Coordinator – porpinas@uga.edu
Shannon Walker - 404 433 5069 (c), shannon.walker26@uga.edu
Alison Doherty - 339 203 1315 (c), alison.doherty@uga.edu
Shifts (2)
Shift | Start Time | End Time | Description | Registrants Needed | |
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Activity Leaders | 9:00am (ET) | 11:15am (ET) | You will be responsible for assisting the station leader at one of the four activity stations throughout the trip - physical activity, nutrition, hand-washing and germ spread, or bullying prevention. Specific station assignments will be provided before the trip. Tuesday/Thursday Trips will meet in Gym East. | 14/15 | Over |
Ambassador Shift | 9:00am (ET) | 11:30am (ET) | You will be responsible for guiding a group of students as they rotate through each station, ensuring that everyone moves in a timely manner and directing people to stations and restrooms as necessary. You will stay with your same group for the entirety of the trip. | 3/4 | Over |