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Food & Resilience Program VISTA - Oberlin Community Services
 
 
 
Oberlin Community Services (OCS) is a dynamic, responsive non-profit organization dedicated to building community by offering assistance and empowerment especially to the under-served community. We provide food and other direct assistance, referrals, outreach services and educational support to Oberlin and southern Lorain County residents who seek help meeting basic needs. Programs include a food pantry, gardening, emergency financial assistance, and educational opportunities to help families become more resilient against hardship.
 
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Member Duties : The 2026-2027 VISTA member will design cooking and nutrition workshops/courses for our new kitchen. These courses will play the important role of helping clients effectively prepare low-cost, healthy meals. The VISTA member will design these courses for sustainability, establishing protocols for screening and training kitchen volunteers. The VISTA member will also collaborate with local recovery organizations and recruit financial industry experts to develop money management courses that will support people who are overcoming addiction. If you have strong communication, organization, and research skills, this may be the role for you! **Benefits include a monthly $200 housing stipend to supplement living costs.**
 
Program Benefits : Childcare assistance if eligible ,  Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend ,  Training ,  $200 housing stipend ,  Living Allowance ,  Health Coverage* ,  Relocation Allowance . 
 
 
*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorpsvista.imglobal.com/.
 
Terms :
Permits working at another job during off hours ,  Car recommended ,  Permits attendance at school during off hours . 
 
Service Areas :
Health ,  Community Outreach ,  Hunger ,  Education . 
 
Skills :
Recruitment ,  Public Speaking ,  Writing/Editing ,  General Skills ,  Education ,  Teaching/Tutoring ,  Communications . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
Food & Resilience Program VISTA - Oberlin Community Services
Program Start/End Date
06/01/2026  -   05/31/2027
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
High school diploma/GED
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None
Program Locations OHIO  
Accepting Applications
From  03/01/2026  To  06/12/2026 
Contact Lizzie Carmichael
500 E Lorain St
Oberlin   OH   44074
6142214336
lcarmichael@ohiofoodbanks.org
Listing ID 110016

       

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