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*NC Hunger Corps VISTA 2025-2026
 
 
 
Recruiting for Higher Education Institutions in North Carolina! Join the NC Hunger Corps, an AmeriCorps VISTA project sponsored by North Carolina Campus Engagement (NCCE), dedicated to combating food insecurity on and around college campuses. As an NC Hunger Corps VISTA, you'll serve with a college or community-based organization, supporting food security programs that help students, staff, and community members experiencing food insecurity. These programs may include: 1. Campus/community gardens 2. Food recovery efforts 3. Food pantries & fresh produce distribution. Your role may involve: - Raising awareness about nutrition & healthy eating - Recruiting & training volunteers - Designing & piloting programs, including service days - Building networks & partnerships - Developing systems & resources - Participating in professional development. Ideal candidates have a passion for food security, experience working with students & communities, strong communication skills, and leadership abilities. Experience in college/university service programs is a plus! Service placements are across North Carolina. Many sites offer housing support such as a monthly housing allowance.
 
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Member Duties : Join the NC Hunger Corps and Fight Food Insecurity in North Carolina! As a NC Hunger Corps Member, you'll be part of a service cohort supporting food security programs on and around college campuses. You may: 1. Strengthen food pantries, community gardens & recovery programs 2. Recruit, train, or improve volunteer engagement 3. Develop policies & systems to improve program effectiveness 4. Collaborate with students & community leadership in service projects 5. Seek funding through grant-writing & fundraising 6. Lead outreach, communications & awareness events 7. Track program data to measure success. This is a chance to make a real impact, develop leadership skills, and gain hands-on experience in community service and nonprofit work.
 
Program Benefits : Living Allowance ,  Training ,  Health Coverage* ,  Housing ,  Education award upon successful completion of service ,  Childcare assistance if eligible ,  Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend ,  Relocation 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 :
Education ,  Hunger ,  Community Outreach . 
 
Skills :
None
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
*NC Hunger Corps VISTA 2025-2026
Program Start/End Date
08/11/2025  -   08/10/2026
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
College graduate
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None
Program Locations NORTH CAROLINA  
Languages
English
Accepting Applications
From  03/03/2025  To  06/30/2025 
Contact Christina Wittstein
Elon University
Elon   NC   27244
3362787238
cwittstein@ncengage.org
Listing ID 125881

       

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