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Baylor University Food Security Initiative VISTA - Weslaco
 
 
 
Hunger is a complex problem that cannot be solved by one single individual or organization, as coordination and collaboration take time and effort and can be difficult with limited resources. The FSI VISTA member will support those experiencing poverty by empowering community members to build and sustain community-based coalitions through the development of operational systems and resources, enabling communities to work together to reduce hunger and sustain food security. The Baylor University Collaborative on Hunger and Poverty (BCHP) provides the expertise and support to foster collaboration. We convene, train, inform and support communities to assess local hunger, and evaluate barriers to food security, in order to become a Hunger Free Community. This is where the BCHP Food Security Initiative (FSI) comes in. The BCHP FSI VISTA project goal is to support communities to think strategically and work collaboratively to develop food security solutions.
 
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Member Duties : Support community based coalition to be action oriented and sustainable as they work to reduce hunger and poverty in the region by: 1) Providing administrative and logistical support for coordination of meetings, increasing community engagement, strategic planning, and asset based community assessment; 2) Resource for development and implementation of best practices identified in the Baylor Collaborative on Hunger and Poverty’s Toolkit for Developing and Strengthening Hunger Free Community Coalitions; 3) Support the coalition with sustainable development and transition planning through recruitment & training of volunteers, and identifying/applying for future funding opportunities.
 
Program Benefits : Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend ,  Living Allowance ,  Health Coverage* ,  Relocation Allowance ,  Childcare assistance if eligible ,  Training . 
 
 
*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 :
Hunger . 
 
Skills :
Writing/Editing ,  Leadership ,  Urban Planning ,  Education ,  Communications ,  General Skills ,  Team Work ,  Fund raising/Grant Writing ,  Public Health ,  Disaster Services ,  Business/Entrepreneur ,  Non-Profit Management ,  Community Organization ,  Social Services . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
Baylor University Food Security Initiative VISTA - Weslaco
Program Start/End Date
01/16/2024  -   01/14/2025
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
High school diploma/GED
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None
Program Locations TEXAS  
Languages
English
Accepting Applications
From  12/04/2023  To  12/22/2023 
Contact Samantha Garcia
307 E Railroad St
Weslaco   TX   78596
254-710-6900
Kerstie_Nichols@baylor.edu
Listing ID 101208

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