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Campus Compact James Madison University

Collaborating with partners on and off-campus, the AmeriCorps VISTA will build on existing university resources to address food insecurity at JMU by increasing the capacity of the Food Pantry. This position entails contributing to the success of campus and community-wide efforts through executing the responsibilities listed. The biweekly living allowance for this position is $675.08. In addition to the benefits listed, the host site will provide an off-campus housing stipend, a parking pass, fitness center access, and professional development opportunities. The AmeriCorps member serving at JMU will be part of a dynamic, motivated corps with Campus Compact AmeriCorps VISTA. Serving as a member of a corps provides the chance to connect with other members throughout multiple states, create a network of support, and share resources. As the intermediary, Campus Compact, a national non-profit, supports the professional and personal growth of AmeriCorps members through a variety of professional development opportunities and in-person trainings including overnight retreats throughout their service year. If you would like to learn more about serving with Campus Compact, please email our VISTA Leaders at vista@compact.org.

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This listing is currently not accepting applications.

Member Duties : 1. Build and strengthen relationships and communication with community and campus partners. This will include convening stakeholders and coordinating meetings. 2. Provide support and coordination assistance to The Pantry food access programs. 3. Assist with the development and implementation of evaluation and assessment tools. 4. Collect and compile data. 5. Research funding opportunities and other resources to ensure program sustainability. 6. Research food insecurity, develop best practices, and learn about the SNAP application process 7. Develop outreach materials and education sessions for students on how to access SNAP and other Food Pantry resources.

Program Benefits : Training , Health Coverage* , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Childcare assistance if eligible , Living Allowance , parking pass, fitness center , Relocation Allowance , Education award upon successful completion of service .


*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits.

Terms : Permits attendance at school during off hours , Permits working at another job during off hours , Car recommended .

Service Areas : Health .

Skills : General Skills , Communications , Writing/Editing , Public Health , Community Organization , Team Work , Leadership .



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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA

Program
Campus Compact James Madison University

Program Start/End Date
11/07/2022 - 11/06/2023

Work Schedule	Full Time

Education level
College graduate

Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: None

Program Locations	VIRGINIA

Accepting Applications
From 05/20/2022 To 11/11/2022

Contact	Jenna Piersol
800 S Main St
Harrisonburg VA 22807
540-568-5988
piersojm@jmu.edu

Listing ID	112389


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