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University of Minnesota Morris, Seed Co
 
 
 
The Clifford J. Benson Center for Community Partnerships at the University of Minnesota, Morris coordinates campus-community partnerships that work toward more vibrant and equitable rural communities. Our project teams include college students, as well as faculty, staff, and community members who are eager to provide guidance and mentorship. This position addresses two key inequities in rural communities in Minnesota. First, about 40% of Minnesota’s rural residents experience food insecurity. Second, the rapid growth in immigrant populations–a more than 700% growth in the last ten years–has led to inequitable educational and community engagement opportunities. To address these needs, the Center has coordinated two initiatives with a high level of community, student, and faculty involvement: the Rural Intercultural Education Initiative and the Rural Food Systems Initiative. The VISTA will help the RIEI and Food Systems teams continue to improve Stevens County efforts and expand the outcomes beyond our county to other rural communities.
 
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Member Duties : As part of a supportive and dynamic team of college students, faculty, staff, and community partners, the VISTA will 1) Support Stevens County, MN efforts to address food insecurity, including coordinating volunteers for a intercultural new community garden and food delivery to people in need; 2) Support the expansion of a hybrid community interpretation program beyond Stevens County to ensure that more rural people can communicate with schools and service providers, and that bilingual people are trained in providing ethical interpretation support; 3) Coordinate and attend interviews in rural communities across Minnesota to learn more about community needs related to food security and immigrant engagement and determine how the Center might be involved in addressing those needs.
 
Program Benefits : Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend ,  Education award upon successful completion of service ,  Childcare assistance if eligible ,  Living Allowance ,  Health Coverage* ,  Relocation Allowance ,  Housing Provided . 
 
 
*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits.
 
Terms :
Car recommended ,  Permits working at another job during off hours ,  Permits attendance at school during off hours . 
 
Service Areas :
Health ,  Community Outreach ,  Hunger ,  Community and Economic Development ,  Education . 
 
Skills :
Recruitment ,  Writing/Editing ,  Community Organization ,  General Skills ,  Teaching/Tutoring ,  Education ,  Social Services ,  Public Health ,  Communications . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
University of Minnesota Morris, Seed Co
Program Start/End Date
06/02/2025  -   06/01/2026
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
College graduate
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None
Program Locations MINNESOTA  
Accepting Applications
From  02/21/2025  To  05/02/2025 
Contact Argie Manolis
600 E 4th St
Morris   MN   56267
320-589-6276
manolis@morris.umn.edu
Listing ID 122078

       

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