Skip Navigation and Go Directly to Page ContentAmeriCorps Website Home Page
 
 
 

FONT SIZE:  Default  |  Large

spacer
spacer
 

BENS Connects CDC
 
 
 
The goal of our program is to implement projects in communities by 1. Sharing information about the benefits of having access to local food 2. Recruit community members to volunteer and participate in our monthly service projects 3. Share information on upcoming trainings and workshops for residents so that they can assist in revising their local food ecosystem. 4. Share information on upcoming sessions on how to alleviate some of the manpower needed to development and maintain green spaces.
 
Further help on this page can be found by clicking here.




Member Duties : Our AmeriCorps members primarily will recruit volunteers to assist with community projects. Our members will educate volunteers and local community stakeholders on the importance of community gardens and the development of green spaces.
 
Program Benefits : Living Allowance ,  Training ,  Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend ,  Education award upon successful completion of service ,  Health Coverage* ,  Relocation Allowance ,  Childcare assistance if eligible . 
 
 
*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 ,  Car recommended ,  Permits attendance at school during off hours . 
 
Service Areas :
Technology ,  Community and Economic Development ,  Community Outreach . 
 
Skills :
Computers/Technology ,  Recruitment ,  Business/Entrepreneur ,  Community Organization ,  Team Work ,  Fund raising/Grant Writing ,  General Skills . 
 
 
Apply Now
Refine Search
 
 
SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA

Program
BENS Connects CDC

Program Start/End Date
07/14/2025  -   07/13/2026

Work Schedule Full Time

Education level
High school diploma/GED

Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None

Program Locations ALABAMA  

Languages
English

Accepting Applications
From  09/02/2025  To  09/30/2025 

Contact DeForrest Brown
601 19th Street North
Birmingham   AL   35203
2054134383
dbrown@bensconnects.com
www.bensconnectscdc.org

Listing ID 125989


       

Contact Us | Newsletters | Site Map | Office of Inspector General | FirstGov | Privacy | Accessibility
FOIA | No Fear Act | Federal Register Notices    Last updated: Thursday, August 28, 2025, 10:56 AM   
Release version: 7.30

  HOME