Want to teach kids about emotions? Train to lead Mighty Monsters presentations!

Mighty Monsters is a presentation in the style of a children's story that aims to teach 1st, 2nd, and 3rd graders about the 5 core emotions - happiness, sadness, anger, fear, and calm. This interactive presentation helps children understand the basic emotions they experience and how to navigate them with the help of a trusted adult. Each 45-minute presentation features:

• Mighty Monsters, a story of five monsters depicting each of the core emotions and hope to cope with and talk about each emotion.
• A post-reflection art activity, where students can draw or write about what makes them experience each emotion and draw themselves as a Mighty Monster!

Volunteer Role Requirements:

• All potential program leaders are screened to determine whether the opportunity is a good fit for the individual and for the organization.
• Potential program leaders will complete a video training before attending a live interview to shadow/assist with a session to determine readiness for leading a session.
• Lead and/or assist Mighty Monsters presentations in 1st-3rd grade classrooms
• Bring energy and enthusiasm to story-telling and leading activities
• Ability to manage a classroom of about 15-30 1st, 2nd, or 3rd graders
• Volunteer Commitment: Volunteers are kindly asked to commit to providing 1 presentation per month for 1 year; however, the number of presentations a volunteer completes will be dependent on their availability and the demands of the program.
• Daytime availability is a must.
• Minimum Age: 18 years old

Volunteer Responsibilities:

• Work cooperatively with co-presenters to conduct the presentation which includes a story followed by an activity
• Volunteers are responsible for gathering materials needed for the event from the NAMI Metropolitan Baltimore office.
• Excess should be returned after event.
• Volunteers are contacted by the Youth & Young Adult Engagement Coordinator on an as-needed basis to present.
• Volunteers are responsible for providing the Youth & Young Adult Engagement Coordinator with their availability.
• Volunteers are required to report the number of participants to the Youth & Young Adult Engagement Coordinator

Apply today at www.namibaltimore.volunteerhub.com!