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Stewards VISTA: Grow Ohio Valley Y1
 
 
 
*Actual Start Date TBD Grow Ohio Valley is a community-rooted nonprofit focused on rebuilding a local food system through small-scale farming, education, and practical solutions. Based in Wheeling, West Virginia, we operate four urban farm sites and run the Public Market—a year-round farmer’s market and grocery store that brings locally grown food directly to families who need it most. Additionally, we are leading a project with DEP Abandoned Mine Lands to build a safe and accessible East Wheeling Community Park. Our goal is simple: help people eat better, farm smarter, and build stronger communities by keeping food dollars close to home. We provide hands-on learning for young people, support beginning farmers, and connect local producers to customers. By improving access to fresh, local food, we reduce dependency on outside suppliers and give families healthier, homegrown options. Our market helps eliminate food deserts in downtown Wheeling, and our SNAP Stretch program allows families using food stamps to get more for their money—making good food affordable and available. At the same time, we’re working to grow the next generation of farmers through our Incubator Farm Program, which provides training, tools, and land to people who want to farm and sell locally. This VISTA role is perfect for someone who believes in the power of hard work, small farms, and rural resilience. You'll be part of building a food economy that supports jobs, health, and self-reliance in the Ohio Valley.
 
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Member Duties : The VISTA will help launch Grow Ohio Valley’s Incubator Farm Program, working directly with the Farm Manager on abandoned mine lands to build infrastructure and create training plans for new farmers. They’ll develop agreements and systems to support aspiring growers, research grant opportunities, and help build the foundation for a self-sustaining farm program. This role is ideal for someone who values local agriculture, wants to teach others how to farm and run a small business, and believes in helping communities feed themselves.
 
Program Benefits : affordable housing, benefits assistance ,  Relocation Allowance ,  Stipend ,  Childcare assistance if eligible ,  Health Coverage* ,  Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend . 
 
 
*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits.
 
Terms :
Car recommended . 
 
Service Areas :
Community Outreach ,  Community and Economic Development ,  Health . 
 
Skills :
Leadership ,  Youth Development ,  Computers/Technology ,  Environment ,  Writing/Editing ,  Social Services ,  General Skills ,  Communications ,  Education ,  Non-Profit Management ,  Team Work ,  Fund raising/Grant Writing . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
Stewards VISTA: Grow Ohio Valley Y1
Program Start/End Date
09/08/2025  -   09/07/2026
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
College graduate
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None
Program Locations OHIO   Pittsburgh  
Languages
English
Accepting Applications
From  06/16/2025  To  09/30/2025 
Contact Addie Gilkerson
330 Harper Park Dr
Beckley   WV   25801
3045331211
agilkerson@conservationlegacy.org
https://stewardslegacy.org/doi-vista
Listing ID 126621

       

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