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NH Food Insecurity - YMCA of Strafford County
 
 
 
The New Hampshire Food Insecurity AmeriCorps program is a full time VISTA service opportunity. AmeriCorps members serve with community based organizations, youth serving organizations and colleges to build capacity for local communities to address food insecurity. This VISTA Program provides high-impact professional development and training for our VISTA members. Training addresses skills required to carry out the assigned VISTA role, as well as skill-building that will be valuable to the VISTA member in their future professional pursuits. The program is a cohort-based experience that creates the opportunity to learn from peers in the program, to share what is learned in service, and to foster a supportive service year community. Note: start date is flexible
 
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Member Duties : The YMCA of Stafford County is looking for a VISTA volunteer to assist with in house food programming, education and community engagement. Specifically this includes: • Oversee the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) program at the branch. This involves planning menus, purchasing food and providing snacks to ELC and Schools out programs and will take approximately 30 -50% of time. • Create and lead nutritional education programs for youth at the Y and in the community. • With other food serving organizations in Strafford County identify need and access of recipients. This will involve gathering information and researching community needs. The ideal candidate will have a passion for food insecurity, working with youth and community collaborations. They will be able to handle details well and engage with people from all walks of life. Key attributes will be a leader and a self-starter.
 
Program Benefits : Relocation Allowance ,  Living Allowance ,  Childcare assistance if eligible ,  Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend ,  Health Coverage* ,  Membership to the YMCA ,  Education award upon successful completion of service ,  Training ,  Stipend . 
 
 
*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit http://www.vistacampus.gov/healthcare
 
Terms :
Permits attendance at school during off hours ,  Car recommended ,  Permits working at another job during off hours . 
 
Service Areas :
Hunger . 
 
Skills :
Writing/Editing ,  Conflict Resolution ,  Computers/Technology ,  Recruitment ,  Team Work ,  Communications ,  Education ,  Strong Work Ethic ,  Leadership ,  General Skills . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
NH Food Insecurity - YMCA of Strafford County
Program Start/End Date
11/08/2021  -   11/07/2022
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
High school diploma/GED
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None
Program Locations NEW HAMPSHIRE  
Accepting Applications
From  10/25/2020  To  12/31/2021 
Contact Terri Henning
3 Barrell Ct
Concord   NH   03301
6032232302
henning@compactnh.org
www.compactnh.org
Listing ID 100492

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