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Youth Engagement Facilitator-OCLC

The Orchard Community Learning Center (OCLC) is working with youth K-12 students to build the capacity of the next generation to critically analyze the systems around them; both those elements that support wellness and those that clearly do not. To further this work, the OCLC is recruiting an AmeriCorps VISTA to develop, coordinate, and implement service learning projects with youth utilizing specific tools of action research designed not only to develop critical thought and analysis, but to lead to youth-led responses to effect change and build capacity. The VISTA will: (1) Collaborate with OCLC leadership and the Lassen School Culinary/Earth Skills teacher working with K-8 students and their teachers. Coach youth participants participating in the operation of the grocery/deli, farmers’ market booth, school/Spaces gardens, and/or mentoring and teaching to other age groups during the school day. (2) Coach youth in the protocols of Photovoice and/or Youth Participatory Action Research (YPAR) as a tool to document their work and as a lens to identify and address critical questions related to the environment and personal wellness that contribute to food insecurity. (3) Serve as mentor to youth to identify a specific problem or problems for which they determine an action or actions to address the issue. (i.e. a policy change at the school or district level, a new program, curriculum change, cafeteria food practice, etc.) (4) Prepare material (text/photos/student stories) weekly from each component for use in the Orchard’s social media platforms and newsletter. (5) Work with Orchard staff during summer and school intersession periods when there are program breaks to build capacity through fund development. This could include grant writing, preparation of materials and communications to our base, and outreach to groups/individuals outside of our current base.

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Member Duties : The VISTA will work with Orchard and school staff to oversee the training and implementation of the following: Guide youth in the development of projects at Lassen Elementary School for on-site and at the Spaces of Opportunity urban farm (food & pollinator gardens), organize and train youth for youth to effectively implement the “Healthy Roots Project” (a new whole foods grocery and deli run by youth at the school and the Spaces Farmers Market), and help with a cafeteria food waste diversion/composting project. The VISTA will utilize: (1) The use of technology and data collected by youth as tools for critical analysis and action based responses to injustices and/or school & community needs. (2) Use of social media and communication tools to broaden the impact and increase capacity in recruiting supporters to the Orchard’s family.

Program Benefits : Living Allowance , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Childcare assistance if eligible , Relocation Allowance , Health Coverage* , 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 : Children/Youth , Hunger , Education , Community Outreach .

Skills : Team Work , Youth Development , Education , Communications , Public Speaking , Teaching/Tutoring , Leadership .



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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA

Program
Youth Engagement Facilitator-OCLC

Program Start/End Date
06/07/2021 - 06/06/2022

Work Schedule	Full Time

Education level
College graduate

Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: None

Program Locations	ARIZONA Phoenix/Mesa

Accepting Applications
From 03/18/2021 To 04/23/2021

Contact	Bobbi Nau
340 E Coronado Rd
Phoenix AZ 85004
602-528-3434
bobbi@azfoodbanks.org
azfoodbanks.org

Listing ID	102219


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