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AmeriCorps Community Food Fellow - UGA 24-25
 
 
 
The University of Georgia Office of Service-Learning (OSL) seeks motivated applicants interested in addressing food insecurity in the community as an AmeriCorps Community Food Fellow. Community Food Fellows will address food issues in collaboration with on- and off-campus partner organizations and provide direct support for food security and production, anti-hunger, and food waste reduction initiatives. Responsibilities include training (Learning about local and national issues related to food insecurity, food waste, and sustainable food production; developing skills and experience related to food production, preparation, and safety; completing required UGA and AmeriCorps training); Community Engagement (direct and indirect service in support of local and campus partner organizations and initiatives; supporting community and campus outreach events and activities; volunteer recruitment and management in support of program and partner goals); AmeriCorps Program Support (completing required record-keeping and reporting; communication and program evaluation). Community Food Fellows serve for a year as either half-time or quarter-time AmeriCorps Service Members as part of a group of up to 22 Fellows. Members begin in September and are required to log a total of 900 hours (half-time, averaging 20 hours/week) or 450 hours (quarter-time, averaging 10 hours/week). Applicants must also apply via UGA's portal at ugajobsearch.com. Interest in food issues and experience serving as a volunteer or leading a service experience is preferred. Applications from UGA undergraduate and graduate students, as well as external applicants are encouraged. Members receive a small living allowance (about $10,000 for the entire year half-time, or $5,000 quarter-time) and an end of service education award or stipend from AmeriCorps. Criminal history background checks are required of all applicants.
 
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Member Duties : 900 or 450 hours of service with on and off-campus partner organizations (e.g., Campus Kitchen, UGArden, NEGA Food Bank, Concrete Jungle, local gardens, etc.) to provide support for food security and production, anti-hunger, and food waste reduction initiatives. This includes training (learning about local and national issues related to food insecurity, food waste, and sustainable food production; developing skills and experience related to food production, preparation, and safety; completing required UGA and AmeriCorps training); Community Engagement (direct and indirect service in support of local and campus partner organizations and initiatives; supporting community and campus outreach events and activities; volunteer recruitment and management in support of program and partner goals); and AmeriCorps Program Support (completing required record-keeping and reporting; communication and program evaluation).
 
Program Benefits : Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend ,  Training ,  Living Allowance . 
 
Terms :
Permits working at another job during off hours ,  Car recommended ,  Permits attendance at school during off hours . 
 
Service Areas :
Environment ,  Community Outreach ,  Hunger ,  Health . 
 
Skills :
Gardening/Farming ,  Social Services ,  Team Work ,  Leadership ,  Public Health ,  Recruitment ,  Environment . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps State / National
Program
AmeriCorps Community Food Fellow - UGA 24-25
Program Start/End Date
09/01/2024  -   07/31/2025
Work Schedule Part Time
Education level
Some college
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  99
Program Locations GEORGIA  
Languages
English
Accepting Applications
From  05/30/2024  To  08/31/2024 
Contact Coleman Allums
UGA Office of Service-Learning
Athens   GA   30602
7065425860
coleman.allums@uga.edu
Listing ID 119753

       

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