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Food Access VISTA
 
 
 
The Star of the Sea Foundation is the largest huger-relief agency in the Florida Keys. Due to a severe lack of affordable housing, a plethora of low-wage jobs in the tourism and hospitality industries, and the highest cost of living in the entire state, almost half (43%) of individuals and families struggle to afford to live in Monroe County. Through direct food distributions, nutrition education efforts, and federal feeding programs, the Star of the Sea Foundation aims to improve the health and wellbeing of vulnerable populations in the Florida Keys.
 
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Member Duties : The goal of the Food Access VISTA project is to enhance and extend nutritional resources to low-income and working-poor individuals, families, and seniors in Monroe County, Florida. The VISTA member will work with partner agencies to explore new avenues for food distribution in the Lower and Middle Keys with the goal of increasing the availability of food resources for low-income individuals and families; expand volunteer opportunities and recruit new volunteers to help ensure SOS is operating sustainable programs; and develop new local and national funding streams for SOS programs to ensure financial sustainability. Programs and initiatives will be tailored to various client populations with the ultimate goal of creating healthier generations of Monroe County residents.
 
Program Benefits : Lunch provided Daily ,  Relocation Allowance ,  Training ,  Living Allowance ,  Health Coverage* ,  Childcare assistance if eligible ,  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 :
Permits working at another job during off hours ,  Permits attendance at school during off hours . 
 
Service Areas :
Education ,  Veterans ,  Community Outreach ,  Children/Youth ,  Environment ,  Homelessness ,  Hunger ,  Disaster Relief ,  Health . 
 
Skills :
Community Organization ,  Disaster Services ,  Writing/Editing ,  Teaching/Tutoring ,  Leadership ,  Non-Profit Management ,  Education ,  Environment ,  Public Speaking ,  Social Services ,  Veterans ,  Fund raising/Grant Writing ,  Communications ,  General Skills ,  Team Work ,  Youth Development ,  Nutrition ,  Public Health . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
Food Access VISTA
Program Start/End Date
07/28/2025  -   07/27/2026
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
High school diploma/GED
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None
Program Locations FLORIDA  
Languages
Spanish skills preferred
Accepting Applications
From  06/12/2025  To  07/01/2026 
Contact Rebekah MacArthur
5640 Maloney Ave
Key West   FL   33040
4136368139
rebekah@sosfoundation.org
sosfoundation.org
Listing ID 105483

       

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