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Food Access Facilitator -New Entry Sustainable Farming
 
 
 
New Entry Sustainable Farming Project (New Entry) works locally, regionally, and across the country to strengthen local food systems by supporting new farmers. We serve and collaborate with the people, communities, and organizations in Massachusetts, the Northeast, and beyond. Our mission is to improve our local and regional food systems by training the next generation of farmers to produce food that is sustainable, nutritious, and culturally-appropriate. New Entry makes this food accessible to individuals regardless of age, mobility, ethnicity, or socio-economic status. In doing this work, we provide critical training, career development, and economic opportunity to new farmers. We seek three VISTA members as follows: (1) The Food Access Facilitator will enhance food access programming by building the capacity of the food hub to meet food access partner needs. Key elements include: nurturing existing partnerships, conducting assessments, expanding partnerships, creating outreach materials, and developing strategies to increase food access program awareness; (2) The Volunteer Recruitment Facilitator will build upon our existing volunteer recruitment and management systems allowing us to better serve our low-income food access customers and limited resource farmers alike. Key elements include: enhancing the volunteer recruitment, management, and recognition processes; maintaining records on volunteer activity and creating new opportunities; growing the network of volunteers, creating a strong culture of volunteerism at the organization; (3) The Development Facilitator will leverage resources and strategic partnerships to facilitate community events, outreach, and funding opportunities. Key elements include: developing and securing funding for events, assisting with outreach and donor cultivation, drafting grant proposals, and developing novel programs that secure consistent long-term funding.
 
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Member Duties : New Entry Sustainable Farming Project aims to improve food access. Our Food Access Facilitator VISTA member will be a part of the World PEAS Food Hub team. Primary VISTA activities include enhancing food access programming by building the capacity of the food hub to meet food access partner needs. You will help us build capacity by: (i) assessing current relationships and building new relationships; (ii) developing resource materials; (iii) conducting outreach to increase food access program awareness and participation; (iv) developing tools to measure and analyze outcomes; (v) representing World PEAS and New Entry at community events for outreach and networking opportunities; (vi) supporting fundraising efforts to enhance food access programming through grants and donations. In addition to working with our diverse staff, you will collaborate with two other VISTA members that will be focusing on our volunteer recruitment and fundraising, development, and grant writing.
 
Program Benefits : Relocation Allowance ,  Training ,  Health Coverage* ,  Education award upon successful completion of service ,  Childcare assistance if eligible ,  Living Allowance ,  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 :
Permits attendance at school during off hours ,  Permits working at another job during off hours . 
 
Service Areas :
Community Outreach ,  Education ,  Hunger ,  Environment ,  Community and Economic Development ,  Entrepreneur/Business . 
 
Skills :
Writing/Editing ,  Fund raising/Grant Writing ,  Public Health ,  Community Organization ,  Communications ,  Public Speaking ,  Social Services ,  Team Work . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
Food Access Facilitator -New Entry Sustainable Farming
Program Start/End Date
07/18/2016  -   07/21/2017
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
College graduate
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None
Program Locations MASSACHUSETTS   Boston  
Languages
English
Accepting Applications
From  04/01/2016  To  05/31/2016 
Contact Teresa Shroll
New Entry Sustainable Farming Project
Lowell   MA   01852
978-654-6745
kfitch@commteam.org
www.nesfp.org
Listing ID 60808

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