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CoF Meals On Wheels Summer Associate
 
 
 
Meals on Wheels (MOW) of Fairbanks is more than just a meal. The MOW mission is to promote dignity and independence of Fairbanks seniors, while assisting them in leading productive and meaningful lives. MOW strives to meet the needs of older adults by providing services which enhance and promote quality of life, self-determination, independent living, and dignity. The MOW program is run by the Fairbanks Senior Center. Access to a vehicle for meal deliveries will be provided. One in 6 seniors in the United States experiences food insecurity. In Fairbanks, it is one of the top five concerns of our seniors, according to the Senior Needs Assessment conducted in 2019. One in 4 seniors lives alone, and one in 5 says that they are lonely. The MOW program is essential for seniors struggling with hunger, but also malnutrition and social isolation. This program significantly aids seniors to live in their own homes, independently. Seniors eat nutritious meals regularly and in return, avoid seriously life-altering malnutrition. In FY20, the MOW program delivered over 64,000 meals, and in FY21 MOW is on track to deliver over 77,000 meals. The meals are prepared and delivered by well-trained staff and volunteers. Our MOW volunteers also provide wellness checks for the seniors. MOW volunteers build rapport and relationships with our recipients. They are frequently the first to detect any changes in a senior’s lifestyle or personality that could require attention or a referral. The AmeriCorps VISTA program in Fairbanks is housed through the City of Fairbanks (CoF). Summer Associates serve for 10-weeks helping local organizations meet their needs through direct or indirect service. Summer Associates work 40 hours per week and in Fairbanks, receive a monthly living allowance of $1,314 which is paid bi-weekly. At the end of a successful 10-week service term, they also have the choice between an education award of $1,342 or a cash stipend of $345.
 
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Member Duties : Meals on Wheels Summer Associate activities include: 1. Assisting with food preparation 2. Deliver food boxes to seniors with food insecurities (vehicle will be provided) 3. Assemble and deliver senior emergency readiness kits 4. Represent the MOW at the Golden Day Parade 5. Have phone visits with MOW clients to build relationships and connect with seniors in our community 6. Help with volunteer recognition
 
Program Benefits : Training ,  Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend ,  Living Allowance . 
 
Terms :
Permits attendance at school during off hours ,  Permits working at another job during off hours . 
 
Service Areas :
Health ,  Elder Care ,  Community Outreach ,  Hunger . 
 
Skills :
Computers/Technology ,  Writing/Editing ,  Communications ,  Social Services ,  Recruitment ,  General Skills ,  Team Work ,  Public Health . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
CoF Meals On Wheels Summer Associate
Program Start/End Date
05/24/2021  -   08/01/2021
Work Schedule Summer
Education level
High school diploma/GED
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None
Program Locations ALASKA  
Languages
English
Accepting Applications
From  03/23/2021  To  05/07/2021 
Contact Darlene Supplee
1424 Moore St
Fairbanks   AK   99701
(907) 452-1735
nscoa.manager@alaska.net
fairbanksseniorcenter.org/
Listing ID 102443

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