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Ending Hunger Corps Healthy Futures VISTA
 
 
 
As a child, our founder George Walter (GW) Hinckley –witnessed another boy’s arrest for reaching into a working man’s dinner pail. GW asked himself why no one had noticed that the young boy had been without food for three consecutive days. He was not a criminal; he was simply hungry. At that point GW vowed to come to the aid of young boys in similar plight. He would build a house – houses – and provide homes for those in need. Since its founding in 1889, for over 135 years, the Good Will idea to provide a home and helping hand to youth and families in need has stood tall and proud on our beautiful campus in Fairfield, Maine. This VISTA project cuts to the core of our mission, focusing on Maslow’s basic needs regarding food. The Healthy Futures Program tackles food insecurity and promotes healthy eating habits among our students and their families. The VISTA has a crucial role in the school-based Campus Cupboard (food pantry), nutrition education workshops, and cooking classes, providing the necessary resources and knowledge to foster healthier lifestyles. GSLC is dedicated to fostering personal growth and resilience through comprehensive educational programs and community partnerships. By addressing the pressing issue of food insecurity affecting many of our students through our Healthy Futures Program, we aim to provide immediate relief while equipping our community with the knowledge and skills to maintain healthy lifestyles in the long term. This opportunity comes with housing on the Good Will–Hinckley campus, access to a supportive network of community partners, and the chance to work in an environment that promotes educational success for all students. The VISTA will be an active Member of Ending Hunger Corps, a cohort that serves food security organizations throughout Maine and with program staff, provides a strong support system with additional benefits for each Member.
 
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Member Duties : Campus Cupboard Operations: Manage inventory to ensure consistent supply of nutritious food, recruit and train volunteers in distribution record keeping, and reporting data to TEFAP & Good Shepard Food Bank. Nutrition Education: Create engaging, age-appropriate nutrition workshops & materials for students, parents & families to promote healthy eating at home; Research and organize K-12 nutrition & healthy eating curriculum. Cooking Classes: Design cooking classes for students & families on preparing healthy affordable meals; Source ingredients & manage class logistics; Collaborate with local chefs & nutritionists for staffing and special sessions. Community Partnerships: Establish/maintain relationships with local farms, food banks & health organizations; Secure donations & support to enhance the program’s resources (i.e., grant research & writing). Data Collection: Collect impact data on the Campus Cupboard, nutrition workshops & cooking classes; Data analysis & reporting.
 
Program Benefits : Childcare assistance if eligible ,  Relocation Allowance ,  Health Coverage* ,  ME StatePark Pass, Prof Dev Fund ,  Housing ,  Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend ,  Training ,  Living Allowance . 
 
 
*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits.
 
Terms :
Uniforms provided and required ,  Permits working at another job during off hours ,  Car recommended ,  Permits attendance at school during off hours . 
 
Service Areas :
Community Outreach ,  Hunger ,  Children/Youth . 
 
Skills :
Conflict Resolution ,  Communications ,  Leadership ,  Education ,  Youth Development ,  Teaching/Tutoring ,  Team Work ,  General Skills . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
Ending Hunger Corps Healthy Futures VISTA
Program Start/End Date
07/13/2025  -   07/11/2026
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
Some college
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None
Program Locations MAINE  
Accepting Applications
From  07/13/2025  To  09/13/2025 
Contact Kim Lengert
22 State House Sta
Augusta   ME   04333
2075301417
kim.lengert@maine.gov
www.maine.gov/dacf/eh2030
Listing ID 127264

       

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