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Junior Instructional Design Volunteer (eco-therapy & nature deficit disorder re) at CrowdDoing.world

You can see an example form nature counter instructional design team here-
The content is available at: https://rise.articulate.com/share/e-r4NQVdVlXQznLcT3Z0UZHWOeBjrF-0"".

We're now working on a moodle version in that team and are planning on an Udemy version as well. Nature Counter Linkedin- https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/74278432/

CrowdDoing LMS- https://learn.crowddoing.world/

More about Nature Counter at a project level is at the bottom of this post.
Role Summary:
We are looking for an aspiring Instructional Designer to design and develop learning and practicing experiences. Are you passionate about learning new skills and teaching others? Then this role is for you.

Essential Tasks:

- Designs and develops learning programs in accordance to CrowdDoing's Service Learning model.
- The Junior Instructional Designer will work in consultation with the Learning and Development Lead or Senior Instructional Designers to initiate, develop, implement and evaluate CrowdDoing’s learning initiatives.
- Assess training needs through surveys, interviews with volunteers, focus groups, or consultation with Learning and Development lead or Sr. Instructional Designers.
- Design, plan, organize, or direct orientation and training programs for volunteers.
- Obtain, organize, or develop training procedure manuals, guides, or course materials, such as handouts or visual materials.
- Partners and collaborates with other departments to pilot or implement initiatives that require learning professional support.

Skills & Competencies:
- Sincere commitment to work collaborating with all constituent groups, volunteers, donors, program participants, and other supporters.
- Receptive to feedback and is able to work upon areas of opportunity for improvement.
- Actively looks for ways to learn and improve output.
- Comfortable working in a startup phase non-profit organization.

Skills:
Learning Strategies , Instructing, Active Listening,Coordination,Critical Thinking , Judgment and Decision Making, Monitoring Social Perceptiveness, Writing, Persuasion Time Management , Complex Problem Solving, Service Orientation, Systems Analysis, Systems Evaluation, Operations Analysis and Negotiation.


Working knowledge of LMS, e-learning content authoring tools, Microsoft office and google suite.


The only way CrowdDoing.world can realize its impact potential is through virtual volunteers,service learners(http://blog.reframeit.com/service-learning-and-skilled-volunteering/), and micro-leaders (https://real-leaders.com/leveraging-micro-leadership-to-make-aspirational-goals-achievable/) coming together.Micro-leadership at CrowdDoing (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mhdB2YJ8Ocs&app=desktop). Micro-leadership means that each person adopts a dimension of responsibility for a collective problem in our society through collaborating on that area creatively individually and together through social innovation.

Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/crowddoing.world/),

Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/CrowdDoing-515295062320613) ,

LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/18910309/).

 

People who live in cities and the communities that connect them can achieve goals through increasing their nature dose. Any country can embrace a national strategy of getting its people and institutions enough time in nature for the community to thrive. This has economic dividends, social capital dividends, mental health health dividends and physical health cost savings.

CrowdDoing has found small groups of trained professionals who know about specific nature benefits. There are people who have been trained in ""Attention Restoration Theory"", ""forest bathing"", ""eco-therapy"", ""nature deficit disorder reduction"", and other related terms. This has not be turned into a universal type of knowledge for any society to adopt in a modern context of majorities of the population living in cities and suburbs. There are examples of elements of biophelia as strategy, Singapore’s Airport, Milan’s Bosco Verticale. But the parks themselves are under-utilized globally by populations compared to their impact potential in cities.

CrowdDoing’s goal with Nature Counter is to create universal usable knowledge about what the benefits of nature dose are, how to access the benefits of nature dose and how to validate nature dose benefits for yourself. A world with more advanced processes to support nature dose could be more convivial, more resilient, have greater neuro-plasticity and would have faster learners and greater upward mobility among a plethora of benefits.

There is a user-centered design gap in nature in culture in that it is not discussed in terms of its benefits. Exercise may have an obvious connection to health but the fact that people sitting on a park bench are experiencing a scientifically established public health benefit is not universally understood. Scientists have been explaining this to other researchers but it hasn’t become universal knowledge any country in the world. No country currently recommends to all people in the country a level of nature dose to achieve basic human health goals the way nutritional recommendations are made by most countries. Nature dose empirically should be at parity with nutrition as an opportunity for established health interventions to achieve public health goals through interdisciplinary cooperation and education.

National nature strategy involves:

Nature dose education for the learner.

Nature dose education for a person in a direct support role (friend, family member, teacher etc.)

Nature dose education for a person designing systems for others that need nature dose alignment- ie employers, administrators, managers, etc.

Nature dose for people who are communicating with people who have all of these roles- educating people who create culture on nature dose, etc.

Nature dose validation (app) features

Nature Flex time for employers features

Nature capacity building for educators about the benefits of nature dose (ie all teachers who could host outside could receive that ) features

Nature capacity building for access gaps in medical knowledge for nature dose for nature prescriptions by doctors, pharmacists and nurses features

Increase the percentage of the country getting nature dose features to increase adoption and habit building

Calculate the benefits to the health care system of their getting nature dose

Nature dose education for storytellers, filmakers, tv show makers, ie how does the local culture establish nature dose benefits and real, empirical, and multi-dimensioal.

If you have any questions about processes for joining crowddoing as a volunteer please write to volunteerorientation@crowddoing.world or bobby@reframeit.com

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What are your hobbies/interests?

Have you wondered what are the hobbies of adults with intellectual challenges?
Leisure skills are important for work-life balance and mental well-being. At Diya Foundation, we encourage adults with intellectual challenges to spend quality time and learn new skills such as Mandala Art, Carrom Board, Sketching on Photoshop, Zumba, Dance, Music, crafts, and many more.

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MDC Iowa is looking for volunteers to help with projects and classes at Iowa's first and only community-based makerspace. Our goal is to help community members increase their creative confidence and embrace a DIY/maker mindset. The ideal volunteers would have some experience with various woodworking tools like drills, saws, and general hand tools. Volunteers with CNC, laser cutter/ engraver, or 3D printing experience would be a dream come true.

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Spring is time to set up the Children's Garden displays and get the flower beds, vegetable beds, container gardens and interactive gardens ready for visitors!
Volunteers will work together with Allen County Master Gardener Volunteers to rake leaves from flower beds, cut back old foliage, sweep pathways, unpack the shed, set up displays, paint or stain benches and displays, and other general gardening chores.
No special skills or experience is necessary. There are opportunities for gardeners and non-gardeners to help with this event.

Available Shifts

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General	no limit	n/a	n/a

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Earth Day Cleanup

Join us for a litter cleanup along HWY 71b (Bloomington) in Lowell)!

For more information, email mhouston@lowellarkansas.gov

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Keep Phoenix Beautiful welcomes you to our gorgeous Mountain View Community Garden! We are calling all volunteers for our monthly 3rd Saturday. A beautiful time of year to volunteer for a beautiful garden.

Tasks Include:
Weeding, watering, planting, harvesting, litter clean up, etc.

What to Wear:
Despite the beautiful weather, be sure to dress appropriately! Closed-toed shoes, hats, and sunscreen are highly recommended! Please bring a water bottle or a hydro flask! There are water fountains near the garden! The restrooms will be located in the park next to the garden.

Registration closes April 15.

Register here: https://www.keepphxbeautiful.org/event-details/3rd-saturday-mountain-view-garden-2023-04-15-09-00

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Cleaner Columbus Citywide Cleanup

2nd Annual Cleaner Columbus Citywide Cleanup. The event kickoff will begin at 9:00 AM at Wolfe Park Shelterhouse, with designated community cleanups beginning at 10:00 AM (locations vary). A Cleaner Columbus representative will be in contact with the specific location for the neighborhood of your choice.

All supplies provided thanks to Keep Columbus Beautiful. Be sure to wear closed-toe shoes and bring your reusable water bottle!

Register here: https://cleanercolumbus.org/?fbclid=IwAR2k6CAwA0g8uXPQ1__kCbk_SI2IdZ1tkBeKWIRDvZb4L4cSNv3vSRXva6k

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American River Parkway Foundation Spring Cleanup

**All ages welcome at this site**

Join us for the return of ARPF's second biggest cleanup of the year, Spring Cleanup! We'll be clearing trash and debris off the Parkway.

Please arrive by 9:00am to sign in and receive a safety briefing. Volunteers will head out to clean by 9:10am

Volunteers 17 and under must bring a Youth Waiver signed by a parent or legal guardian. Volunteers 15 and under must be accompanied at all times by a parent or legal guardian. Volunteers 18 and over must bring a completed and signed 2023 Waiver.

CANCELLATION POLICY:
For the safety of our volunteers, ARPF volunteer events are subject to cancellation in the case of weather, flooding, and other natural causes. Cancellations will be posted on the ARPF calendar at least 24 hours before the event start time, and all registered volunteers will receive an email notification.

Register here: https://apps.arpf.org/volunteer-opportunities?p_auth=NWwSNmyY&p_p_id=ArrevaVolunteerOpportunityPortlet_WAR_ArrevaOnlineDonationsPortlet&p_p_lifecycle=1&p_p_state=normal&p_p_mode=view&p_p_col_id=column-2&p_p_col_count=1&_ArrevaVolunteerOpportunityPortlet_WAR_ArrevaOnlineDonationsPortlet__facesViewIdRender=%2Fviews%2Fvolunteer%2Findex.xhtml

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SSCPS needs help cleaning up the grounds at the 100 Longwater Circle area in Norwell, MA. Bring your rake, your gloves, and your bug spray, and join us for a morning of community service!

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City of Davis Community Gardening

The City of Davis utilizes volunteers in a variety of ways to enhance community programs, beautify the city, and build community spirit. Whether you're looking to adopt a park, assist with community events, offer your professional skills, or lend your talents in other ways, you'll find there are many opportunities to get involved in causes that matter to you right here in Davis.

Tools and supplies will be provided. Families and Groups welcome! Volunteers under 14 should be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Register here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090c4aa8a92aabff2-20232#/

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General	no limit	n/a	n/a