Want to make a difference in the lives of teens? Sign up to be a Healthy Choices, Healthy Relationships volunteer teacher. Our volunteers teach one class which is 1 hour a week for 6 or 7 weeks 2 times a year. We provide 7 sessions (can be condensed into 6) that cover information on goal setting, hormonal & chemical changes in the teen brain and how they relate to the choices they make, how media, technology, family & friends influence our choices, red flags in not only romantic relationships but in all relationships, how bullying really feels to the victim, respect and communications skills and end with how to make decisions and delayed gratification. All of these are life skills and soft skills needed for the workplace. All materials such as lesson plans, videos, and PowerPoints are provided to volunteers. This program continues to educate 9th graders (in their Health class) on life skills that help them keep jobs and stay in healthy family relationships which allows them to be productive in our community. We teach at the following schools Dalton High, Dalton Academy, Dalton Alternative, Southeast, Northwest, Coahulla Creek, North Murray, Murray, and Sonoraville. We also teach at 4 NWGA Boys & Girls Clubs location during the summer. These classes are modified somewhat based on the age of the students which usually range from 11-15 and only last 4 weeks with one hour a week. Volunteer opportunities are done in person.
