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Major Taylor Program
 
 
 
Major Taylor is a ride club named after the first African American World Champion, Major Taylor. The goal of the program is to teach participants the skills and knowledge that will lead them to become life-long cyclists. The classes are offered in groups of 10 to provide an in-depth introduction into cycling. Currently classes are offered as a high school PE credit, benefitting participants both physically and academically. Now in its third year the Major Taylor Program has seen consistent growth. Currently partnered with a local charter high school, we aim to expand to two or three more schools in the coming year. This program has 4 major facets: 1. Providing bicycles and mechanical knowledge to kids in low income communities who otherwise might not have access to them. 2. Engaging them in safe cycling practices to start and keep them riding as a means of combatting childhood obesity. 3. Provide nutrition education to participants so they are prepared physically. 4. Enroll and support program members in a long-distance group ride such as the Edible Pedal 100. The program works in small groups of 10 to provide an in-depth introduction in to cycling. Currently classes are offered as a high school PE credit, benefitting participants both physically and academically.
 
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Member Duties : AmeriCorps VISTA members will expand the scope Major Taylor Program by:1. Developing partnerships with staff, administrators, teachers, after school program leaders, at target High Schools to facilitate recruitment of program participants. 2. Further develop existing curriculum to fine tune lesson plans and materials for the program. 3. Recruit volunteers to escort group and training rides. 4. Through the experience of observing and interacting with program participants and under the direction of the staff member conducting the instructional time, improve the overall flow of the class sequence and fine tune materials curriculum. 5. After working knowledge of the program has been gained, engage in the search for funding and bicycle donation process for this program.
 
Program Benefits : Training ,  Living Allowance ,  Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend ,  Relocation Allowance ,  Health Coverage* . 
 
 
*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits.
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
Major Taylor Program
Program Start/End Date
11/18/2014  -   11/21/2015
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
College graduate
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None
Program Locations NEVADA  
Languages
English
Accepting Applications
From  08/21/2014  To  10/04/2014 
Contact Noah Silverman
541 E 4th St
Reno   NV   89512
7756226954
noah@renobikeproject.com
www.renobikeproject.com
Listing ID 57437

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