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College Health Corps VISTA, Gardening Matters (MNCC)
 
 
 
Gardening Matters grows the success and sustainability of community gardens by supporting the gardeners that make them happen. We connect gardeners with resources, training, and networking opportunities; provide public education; advocate for supportive community garden policies; and build community and regional collaboration for the Good Food movement. We embrace home gardening and community gardening as a vital part of a diverse, community-based food system. The VISTA would work primarily with the Local Food Resource Hubs, which are neighborhood gardening networks that connect residents and organizations to support each other in growing, cooking and preserving garden produce, to increase community and individual health and access to fresh food. The Hubs create real opportunities for people to participate in healthier eating and active living through a community-based support system. The program provides seeds and seedlings, education and events, and a community of peer support. In our second year of the Local Food Resource Hubs, we had over 700 family and organizational members, reaching over 3,000 people. Neighborhoods where Local Food Resource Hubs are located are among the most socially, physically, and economically challenged communities in the Metro, with very diverse populations, high rates of health disparities, high home foreclosure rates, and high federal poverty levels. Many have limited access to food and limited transportation options. The VISTA will focus on integrating physical activity, health education and health care resource connection, and nutritional information into this growing supportive network. Key activities include establishing greater partnerships with health care providers to connect with members, enhancing the nutritional education components, providing key health messaging into communications with Hubs members, and creatively integrating health demonstrations and educational activities into Hubs events and celebrations.
 
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Member Duties : Recruit Local Food Resource Hubs members (low-income residents; new immigrants and communities of color); Organize Health Care Provider partners/establish presence at seed and plant distribution events; Help establish/continue relationships with Universities to contribute appropriate nutritional education; Create culturally appropriate health messages related to specific fruits and vegetables to address health concerns: diabetes, heart disease, etc.; Integrate classes/educational opportunities on health issues identified as important by the community; Integrate dance, yoga, tai chi, etc in garden activities; Create literature about the positive effects of gardening as exercise; and Evaluate efforts, including measuring food produced in food gardens, to illustrate that participants are empowered to improve their health. Interviews will occur on a rolling basis and preference will be given to candidates who apply before April 12. Candidates must also email a resume and cover letter.
 
Program Benefits : Education award upon successful completion of service ,  Health Coverage* ,  Living Allowance ,  Relocation Allowance ,  Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend ,  Childcare assistance if eligible . 
 
 
*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits.
 
Terms :
None
 
Service Areas :
Health ,  Hunger ,  Community Outreach . 
 
Skills :
Public Health ,  Recruitment ,  Team Work ,  Leadership ,  Community Organization ,  Public Speaking ,  Non-Profit Management ,  Communications . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
College Health Corps VISTA, Gardening Matters (MNCC)
Program Start/End Date
06/17/2013  -   06/20/2014
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
College graduate
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None
Program Locations MINNESOTA  
Languages
Hmong or Spanish helpful
Accepting Applications
From  02/26/2013  To  04/26/2013 
Contact Nadja Berneche
310 E 38th St
Minneapolis   MN   55409
612-821-2358
nadja@gardeningmatters.org
www.gardeningmatters.org
Listing ID 48692

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