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Elk Run Farm, Farm Assistant Summer Associate VISTA
 
 
 
South King County Food Coalition (SKCFC) is a network of independent food banks south of Seattle, WA that have been working together to share best practices, resources, and improve food security across our region for almost 40 years. The twelve food bank members each serve unique communities and have individual partnerships, specific ways of supporting their clients, and bringing differing perspectives into the network. Through membership in South King County Food Coalition, food banks have created shared programming including shared transportation, local food purchasing, and a sustainable farm. SKCFC staff work to grow, purchase, and distribute the local, fresh produce that is in demand across the region. In direct response to community feedback, the coalition is pivoting toward sourcing more cultural foods for the food banks that best meet the needs of our communities. This AmeriCorps opportunity is a project of Harvest Against Hunger, which connects local growers, food banks, and volunteers to secure fresh produce for distribution to thousands of people throughout Washington State. The Harvest VISTA program finds innovative ways to decrease waste of fresh fruits and vegetables and increase the availability of nutritious produce for food bank clients. The VISTA Summer Associate (SA) program will work in an intensive level of summer service for 10 weeks.
 
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Member Duties : The Summer Associate (SA) will engage with Elk Run Farm to help expand the production of fruits and vegetables by growing, harvesting, and delivering produce from Elk Run Farm to the food banks of South King County Food Coalition. The SA will coordinate weekly Free Farm Stands at member food banks, recruiting and training volunteers for specialized roles and working alongside farm staff. In addition, the SA will support the record-keeping and evaluation process of farm produce and farm program.
 
Program Benefits : Living Allowance ,  Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend . 
 
 
*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits.
 
Terms :
Car recommended . 
 
Service Areas :
Community Outreach ,  Hunger ,  Health ,  Environment . 
 
Skills :
Public Health ,  Public Speaking ,  Community Organization ,  Team Work ,  Recruitment ,  Environment ,  General Skills ,  Education . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
Elk Run Farm, Farm Assistant Summer Associate VISTA
Program Start/End Date
06/25/2023  -   09/02/2023
Work Schedule Full Time
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None
Program Locations WASHINGTON   Seattle/Tacoma/Bremerton  
Accepting Applications
From  05/11/2023  To  06/07/2023 
Contact Maria Mendez-Francisco
1201 1st Ave S
Seattle   WA   98134
206-236-0408
maria@harvestagainsthunger.org
harvestagainsthunger.org
Listing ID 102889

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