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Yakima (NWH) Summer Associate 2016

Host Site: Northwest Harvest in Yakima works with food banks and feeding programs in central Washington. Being an area with abundance of agriculture, the Summer Associate will coordinate produce donations with a large farm to increase produce distributed to the emergency feeding system. The Summer Associate will work in collaboration with the Northwest Harvest staff and volunteers from the community to capture as much fresh produce as possible during the summer. Project Background: Harvest Against Hunger (HAH), a program of Rotary First Harvest, connects local growers, food banks and volunteers to secure fresh produce for distribution to thousands of people throughout Washington State. HAH finds new and innovative ways to decrease waste of fresh fruits and vegetables and increase the availability of nutritious produce for food bank clients. The Summer VISTA Associate program will enhance the existing HAH VISTA project by providing individuals who will work in an intensive level of summer service for 10 weeks alongside the year-round Harvest VISTA members. The SVAs will work to start or support existing food bank, community or school garden projects. Projects will focus on strengthening connections with schools, use educational curriculum and summer feeding programs.

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Member Duties : The Summer VISTA Associate program will enhance the existing HAH project by providing individuals who will work in an intensive level of summer service for 10 weeks. The SVAs will work to start or support existing food bank, community or school garden projects. Projects will focus on strengthening connections with schools, use educational curriculum and summer feeding programs. *Local applicants are encouraged to apply - there is no relocation allowance for Summer VISTA Associate placements.

Program Benefits : Living Allowance , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend .

Terms :
Permits attendance at school during off hours , Car recommended , Permits working at another job during off hours .

Service Areas :
Community and Economic Development , Hunger , Education .

Skills :
Community Organization , Youth Development , Education , Teaching/Tutoring .

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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA

Program
Yakima (NWH) Summer Associate 2016

Program Start/End Date
06/20/2016 - 08/28/2016

Work Schedule	Summer

Education level
Some college

Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: None

Program Locations	WASHINGTON

Accepting Applications
From 04/14/2016 To 06/05/2016

Contact	Benjamin Rasmus
1201 1st Ave S
Seattle WA 98134
2062360408
benjamin@firstharvest.org
firstharvest.org

Listing ID	44458


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