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Summer UCA - ECEC Volunteer & Healthy Food Advocate 1

Serving in Elkton, OR at the Elkton Community Education Center, the Volunteer & Healthy Food Advocate-1 will increase access to locally grown food in our rural community during a time of great uncertainty as economic & food insecurity continue to rise. The member will help develop new ways to distribute fruit and vegetables grown at our community center, while helping the center develop better systems for recruiting and managing volunteers in the future. United Communities AmeriCorps (UCA) engages members in meaningful service to meet critical needs in SW Oregon. UCA projects improve access to community programs in project focus areas of Education, Economic Opportunity, Healthy Futures, and Environmental Stewardship. Members engage clients in their dedicated service project, and then use their experience to recruit, retain, and support community volunteers. UCA Summer of Service Members serve part-time, totaling 300 hours for the term of service. Our positions have benefits (education award, monthly stipend, etc). For more information and position descriptions, visit: www.ucancap.org/americorps. Interviews are conducted on a rolling basis as qualified candidates are identified. Selection may be made prior to the application deadline. Early application is strongly encouraged.

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Member Duties : 1) Create volunteer recruitment and tracking tools; 2) Recruit and schedule volunteers to staff the roadside produce stand; provide customer service as needed; 3) Organize and market a weekly “veggie box” program and develop process for the community to place special orders; 4) Work with Garden Manager to make produce and veggie starts accessible to people with limited incomes; 5) Assist in the vegetable garden and nursery; mentor student employees on the garden team as needed; Implement and/or develop systems to inform Effective Volunteer Management Practices (EVMPs); 6) Complete and submit all necessary AmeriCorps paperwork and reports in a timely manner; 7) Attend and complete all AmeriCorps training and service requirements including orientation, trainings, team meetings and national service days; 8) Wear AmeriCorps apparel and/or appropriate identifiers while performing service or attending official events.

Program Benefits : Childcare assistance if eligible , Training , Education award upon successful completion of service , Living Allowance .

Terms :
Permits working at another job during off hours , Car recommended , Permits attendance at school during off hours .

Service Areas :
Community Outreach , Hunger , Children/Youth , Health , Community and Economic Development , Environment .

Skills :
General Skills , Recruitment , Team Work , Public Speaking , Environment , Leadership , Youth Development , Communications , Community Organization .

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Program Type:
AmeriCorps State / National

Program
Summer UCA - ECEC Volunteer & Healthy Food Advocate 1

Program Start/End Date
06/01/2020 - 08/31/2020

Work Schedule	Summer

Education level
High school diploma/GED

Age Requirement
Minimum: 17 Maximum: 99

Program Locations	OREGON

Accepting Applications
From 03/25/2020 To 06/01/2020

Contact	Jordan Jungwirth
280 NE Kenneth Ford Dr
Roseburg OR 97470
5414923919
jordan.jungwirth@ucancap.org

Listing ID	88214


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