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UWCCR & IFM - Reduce Food Insecurity in Nevada County, CA
 
 
 
IFM has provided supplemental food in Nevada County since 1987, serving over a million seniors, families with children, and single adults. In 2023, IFM provided nutritious food to nearly 11,000 unique individuals. IFM’s clients are 25% children, 45% adults, 30% seniors, 20% hispanic, 5% multi-race, and 5% native american. Food alone won’t solve hunger and distributing food alone is not solving food insecurity. IFM is doubling down on efforts that address structural conditions with a focus on education, local self reliance and resiliency through food production, and the creation of work opportunities for those with barriers to employment. Expected impacts include: increasing the quality and quantity of food available to the community; exploring how and where IFM can improve its service to meet community needs; and the launch of a community food campus that will provide nutritious food, workforce opportunities, education, composting, and community engagement. With VISTA support, IFM will address poverty and food insecurity more efficiently by: increasing available nutritious food for people who need it AND work towards looking at the root symptoms of food insecurity. IFM knows that the greatest issues of our times are interconnected. In addition to feeding the hungry, IFM is passionate about reducing food waste, composting, and grows/purchases 20% of food locally - all of which cut down on carbon emissions. IFM supports gleaning and redirecting surplus food - reducing landfill waste and emissions. IFM has recently been trained in and starting to prioritize a human-centered design approach that puts the voices and needs of those we serve at the center. IFM will engage directly with low-income communities through focus groups, interviews, and surveys to understand their unique challenges, preferences, and ideas. Community members help IFM refine its programs and will play a role in the development of the 2025 community food campus plan.
 
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Member Duties : As Operations and Admin Project Coordinator coordinator, you will play an essential role in addressing food insecurity and helping Interfaith Food Ministry provide healthy food and services to the community in Grass Valley, CA. You will increase the capacity of our food distributions and assist with establishing more organized, efficient, and effective systems for our internal operations. Volunteers are the backbone of our work. You will strengthen our volunteer network and experience by recruiting, training, and building relationships with new volunteers to ensure a positive experience. You will learn how our operation works and help develop and implement strategies to improve and optimize our systems and service offerings. You will play an essential role in strengthening the foundation of this team that is working so hard to feed the community. Join us today! Living allowance, housing stipend, phone reimbursement, and end of service award offered.
 
Program Benefits : Training ,  Health Coverage* ,  Living Allowance ,  Housing ,  Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend ,  Cell Phone Reimbursement ,  Childcare assistance if eligible ,  Education award upon successful completion of service ,  Relocation Allowance ,  Stipend . 
 
 
*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits.
 
Terms :
Permits working at another job during off hours ,  Permits attendance at school during off hours ,  Car recommended . 
 
Service Areas :
Health ,  Hunger ,  Community and Economic Development ,  Community Outreach ,  Children/Youth . 
 
Skills :
Public Speaking ,  Public Health ,  Recruitment ,  Computers/Technology ,  Conflict Resolution ,  Writing/Editing ,  Team Work ,  Non-Profit Management ,  Business/Entrepreneur ,  Leadership ,  General Skills ,  Communications ,  Community Organization ,  Social Services . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
UWCCR & IFM - Reduce Food Insecurity in Nevada County, CA
Program Start/End Date
02/10/2025  -   02/09/2026
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
Less than High school
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None
Program Locations CALIFORNIA  
Languages
English
Accepting Applications
From  11/11/2024  To  01/10/2025 
Contact Phil Alonso
440 Henderson St
Grass Valley   CA   95945
5302738132
philed.ifm@gmail.com
www.interfaithfoodministry.org
Listing ID 124948

       

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