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Harvest Against Hunger - Kitsap Public Health District

This is an AmeriCorps VISTA position located in Bremerton, Washington. The position will be housed at Kitsap Public Health District (KPHD) as part of the Chronic Disease Prevention Team. The VISTA member will connect with key community stakeholders and current healthy eating initiatives to develop a countywide gleaning program under the program name of Kitsap Harvest. The VISTA will coordinate gleaning efforts with a focus on sustainability. The VISTA will aim to increase access of healthy produce to people in need for a more equitable food system. Experience will be gained in the public health field and community collaboration. Learn about the area and vision at: http://www.kitsappublichealth.org and https://extension.wsu.edu/kitsap/gleaning/ Rotary First Harvest’s program, Harvest Against Hunger, acts as a program incubator and catalyst, utilizing a team of AmeriCorps VISTA who build sustainable gleaning and produce recovery programs. This includes coordinating volunteer groups to glean and harvest produce, and addressing issues and challenges related to supply chain management – like the transportation and distribution of gleaned produce. It also aims to involve the larger community in addressing food insecurity through encouraging individuals and farmers to intentionally plant in order to donate. www.firstharvest.org

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Member Duties : The Gleaning Coordinator will focus on volunteer recruitment, grower outreach, program coordination, and sustainability planning. The VISTA will research volunteer recruitment strategies and develop a recruitment plan; Meet with community leaders and organizations to raise awareness of the program; Contact local growers and agricultural organizations to explain the gleaning program; Follow up with existing farm contacts to estimate potential donations; Explain liability issues and public safety requirements; Manage online database and registration system; Train and engage volunteers on an ongoing basis; Coordinate logistics of gleaning projects including scheduling and transportation; Recognize and thank donors and volunteers, and strategize for participant retention; Work with and expand upon collaborative community & organizational relationships; Create a plan to establish the sustainability of the gleaning program.

Program Benefits : Training , Childcare assistance if eligible , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Living Allowance , Relocation Allowance , Health Coverage* .


*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits.

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

Service Areas : Health , Community Outreach , Hunger .

Skills : General Skills , Public Speaking , Communications , Environment , Community Organization , Leadership .



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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA

Program
Harvest Against Hunger - Kitsap Public Health District

Program Start/End Date
11/13/2018 - 11/12/2019

Work Schedule	Full Time

Education level
College graduate

Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: None

Program Locations	WASHINGTON Seattle/Tacoma/Bremerton

Accepting Applications
From 08/07/2018 To 10/22/2018

Contact	Beth Baker
Rotary First Harvest
Seattle WA 98124
206-236-0408
beth@firstharvest.org
http://firstharvest.org/

Listing ID	15652


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