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College Health Corps, MPS Youth Farm (MNCC)
 
 
 
Youth Farm and Minneapolis Public Schools (MPS) works in partnership to expand access to hands-on, garden-based food, nutrition and agriculture education for MPS students. Youth Farm’s mission is simple: We Farm to Grow Food, Community, and Leaders through experiential education, leadership, community organizing, and urban agriculture in five neighborhoods in the Twin Cities. In the summer, youth participate in farming activities on one of 16 urban farms sites, prepare lunch, and deliver produce to neighbors, families, and corner stores on bike. During the school year youth participate in farming, greenhouse, and cooking classes in school and afterschool as well as community organizing activities in their neighborhoods. MPS is a national leader in shifting to more healthy and flavorful options for students while working to connect them with food, nutrition, and agriculture education. Rooted in community partnerships, some of the exciting programs include sourcing food from local farmers, a Chef Council of advisers who help with recipe development and education, a fresh fruit and vegetable snack program in 23 elementary schools, salad bars in 1/3 of our schools, and a taste testing program. Youth Farm and MPS use their partnership to leverage leadership in the school garden arena within the school district. Youth Farm and MPS serve a population that is traditionally at-risk for adverse health outcomes related to diet and lifestyle. Additionally, there is a large community need for leadership in the school garden arena within the school district. A CHC VISTA will work to address these issues by supporting Youth Farm and MPS to expand access to garden-based food, nutrition, and agriculture education for MPS students. ** Interviews will occur on a rolling basis and preference will be given to candidates who apply before April 11th. Candidates must also email a resume and cover letter.**
 
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Member Duties : The VISTA member will: Build capacity to link Youth Farm programming with MPS Culinary & Nutrition Services programming. Lead a coordinated effort to identify MPS school garden needs and address them. Coordinate volunteer programs at both Youth Farm and MPS. Develop a Youth Advisory Council for MPS Culinary & Nutrition Services. Develop farm to school curriculum to link Youth Farm and Nutrition services activities; Develop and pilot a survey tool to characterize school gardens in MPS’ system; Conduct and analyze School Garden Census; Identify all MPS gardens and develop a map; Develop school garden workshops; Research, develop, pilot, and evaluate an online tools to match U of M Master Gardeners with school gardens; Coordinate volunteer efforts for Youth Farm and MPS programming; Research successful Youth Advisory Council models and propose goals and structure for MPS Advisory Council; Survey youth at MPS/Youth Farm partner schools to gauge interest and needs for Advisory Council.
 
Program Benefits : Training ,  Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend ,  Childcare assistance if eligible ,  Health Coverage* ,  Living Allowance ,  Relocation Allowance . 
 
 
*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits.
 
Terms :
None
 
Service Areas :
Children/Youth ,  Environment ,  Education ,  Hunger ,  Health ,  Community Outreach . 
 
Skills :
Team Work ,  Computers/Technology ,  Recruitment ,  Leadership ,  Youth Development ,  General Skills ,  Communications ,  Community Organization ,  Non-Profit Management ,  Teaching/Tutoring ,  Education . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
College Health Corps, MPS Youth Farm (MNCC)
Program Start/End Date
06/09/2014  -   06/12/2015
Work Schedule Full Time
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None
Program Locations MINNESOTA  
Accepting Applications
From  03/04/2014  To  04/28/2014 
Contact Amanda Stoelb
128 W 33rd St
Minneapolis   MN   55408
9522200953
amanda@youthfarmmn.org
www.youthfarmmn.org
Listing ID 53559

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