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Orlando Local Foods and Livability

Local Foods is an initiative from the Office of Sustainability & Resilience working towards a local food system that encompasses the entire cycle of food production and consumption, including growing, transporting and the use of disposal, and providing access to nutritious healthy food in local food deserts. The Local Foods VISTA will break the cycle of poverty by working towards building sustainable education through outdoor learning at City of Orlando community gardens. VISTA will build capacity within the local food program by strengthening partnerships with local, nonprofit organizations, recruiting volunteers, securing grant funds, and developing curriculum.

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Member Duties : Plan and facilitate multiple food distribution events in partnership with the Office of Sustainability & Resilience, the Society of St. Andrew, One Heart for Women and Children, and Second Harvest Food Bank. Conduct research on local food deserts and resources available to fill gaps in service. Recruit volunteers to expand the reach of the Office of Sustainability & Resilience by planting, maintaining, and harvesting crops from community gardens. Develop lesson plans to teach youth best practices in hydroponic gardening and turning crops into healthy meals.

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


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

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

Service Areas : Children/Youth , Community Outreach , Education , Hunger , Health , Environment , Neighborhood Revitalization .

Skills : Fund raising/Grant Writing , Team Work , Computers/Technology , Environment , Community Organization , Teaching/Tutoring , Non-Profit Management , Education , Youth Development , Public Speaking , Communications , Recruitment .



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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA

Program
Orlando Local Foods and Livability

Program Start/End Date
09/01/2025 - 08/31/2026

Work Schedule	Full Time

Education level
Some college

Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: None

Program Locations	FLORIDA

Accepting Applications
From 06/07/2024 To 10/31/2025

Contact	Colin Worley
400 S.Orange Ave
Orlando FL 32801
4072463507
colin.worley@orlando.gov
www.orlando.gov

Listing ID	123097


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