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25-26 ACE- Regional Food Bank VISTA (Main Office) 25-26
 
 
 
The Center for Academic Community Engagement at Siena College (ACE) recruits candidates from around the United States to serve with community-based organizations that work to alleviate poverty in the Capital District. You will have the opportunity to work on capacity-building projects in education, health care, housing, criminal justice, and/or economic development. You will make an impact with a non-profit organization and the Capital Region by coordinating volunteer-led projects, conducting research, writing grants, and facilitating outreach. Based on your skills and interests, you will be matched with an organization for the year. You will be managed on-site by a supervisor, mentored by 2 VISTA Leaders, and trained by an experienced VISTA team. You will attend a Pre-Service Orientation, an On-Site Orientation, and ongoing training for your personal and professional growth. Additionally, our cohort model provides community and support to help you make the most of your service year experience. We are celebrating over fifteen years of success and have had over 200 VISTAs complete the program. Become an ACE AmeriCorps VISTA Member and be a part of something bigger than yourself! NOTE: OUR VISTAs DO NOT LIVE ON CAMPUS AND ARE NOT REQUIRED TO BE SIENA COLLEGE GRADS. The annual living allowance is $24,852, which is $957.46 on a bi-weekly basis.
 
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Member Duties : We are looking for a dedicated and passionate individual to join the office team. The VISTA will help address poverty by creating systems to address food insecurity, enhancing the overall wellbeing of community members in the Capital Region. Goals and Duties of the Position: - Bring a fresh perspective to enhance the current RFB program, ensuring it effectively engages a range of community members and raises awareness of program offerings. - Foster innovative ideas with the main office team to improve and expand the drive-through delivery process. This includes increasing efficiency at the warehouse located at the main office. - Act as a community liaison, building and nurturing relationships with local community members, and the office team. - Recruit, retain and mobilize volunteers. - Align capacity-building efforts with strategic goals and plans of the organization overall.
 
Program Benefits : Training ,  Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend ,  Childcare assistance if eligible ,  Relocation Allowance ,  Health Coverage* ,  Stipend ,  Living Allowance ,  Education award upon successful completion of service . 
 
 
*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits.
 
Terms :
Car recommended ,  Permits attendance at school during off hours ,  Permits working at another job during off hours . 
 
Service Areas :
Environment ,  Community Outreach ,  Health ,  Hunger . 
 
Skills :
Non-Profit Management ,  Public Health ,  Public Speaking ,  Social Services ,  Community Organization . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
25-26 ACE- Regional Food Bank VISTA (Main Office) 25-26
Program Start/End Date
08/11/2025  -   08/10/2026
Work Schedule Full Time
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None
Program Locations NEW YORK  
Languages
English
Accepting Applications
From  03/11/2025  To  07/10/2025 
Contact Taylor Disco
1 Fiddlers Ln
Latham   NY   12110
518-782-6951
tdisco@siena.edu
Listing ID 126002

       

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