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Campus Compact University of Mary Washington

The Food Systems and Insecurity AmeriCorps VISTA member will work in conjunction with the University of Mary Washington’s Center for Community Engagement and Office of Sustainability to support and maintain accessible and affordable food systems to benefit low-income students and community members actively experiencing food insecurity. In this effort, the Vista member will actively work within the broader Fredericksburg area to identify barriers to accessible and affordable food systems and develop programs that directly support a healthy future for low-income communities. The biweekly living allowance for this position is $791.70. In addition to the benefits listed, the host site will provide a computer and workstation, and access to the fitness center. The AmeriCorps member serving at the University of Mary Washington 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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Member Duties : The AmeriCorps member at the University of Mary Washington will: 1. Research and apply for grant opportunities that directly support the VISTA member’s mission 2. Build and maintain sustainable frameworks for community-based food systems such as community gardens 3. Connect and develop relationships with Fredericksburg community partners and organizations 4. Research ongoing community efforts and existing barriers, both internal and external, to a local, healthy, affordable diet 5. Develop new and engaging education programs that promote community engagement and support for low-income communities

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


*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 : Team Work , Leadership , Fund raising/Grant Writing , Project Management , Communications , Writing/Editing , Public Speaking , General Skills .



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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA

Program
Campus Compact University of Mary Washington

Program Start/End Date
08/15/2022 - 08/14/2023

Work Schedule	Full Time

Education level
College graduate

Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: None

Program Locations	VIRGINIA

Accepting Applications
From 07/07/2022 To 08/01/2022

Contact	Sean Morrow
1301 College Ave
Fredericksburg VA 22401
540-654-1112
smorrow2@umw.edu

Listing ID	113465


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