Member Duties : The VISTA will promote healthy-living programming at local partnering agencies of Marion-Polk Food Share (MPFS) by taking the lead on creating and overseeing volunteer recruitment, marketing materials, nutrition classes, and Pantry Partners food tasting tables. The member will network with agencies in the MPFS network to increase awareness of MPFS programs. The VISTA will create programs to distribute more fresh produce directly to clients and promote SNAP enrollment. Much of the member’s service will be office based, though some travel to partner agencies will be required. Desired qualifications: BA or above, passionate about health equality and nutrition, outgoing personality, interest in a career in public health, and experience with volunteer recruitment and collaborating with stakeholders. The VISTA will be a part of a team of VISTAs coordinated by Mercy Corps Northwest. Apply by June 8, 2015. Early applications encouraged. Selections made on a rolling basis.
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Program Benefits :
Relocation Allowance
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Childcare assistance if eligible
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Health Coverage*
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Training
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Living Allowance
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Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend
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*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits.
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Service Areas :
Hunger
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Health
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Skills :
Education
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Team Work
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Communications
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Public Health
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Writing/Editing
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SUMMARY |
Program Type: |
AmeriCorps VISTA |
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Program |
OABC Marion-Polk Food Share Nutrition Outreach Coord 2015-16 |
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Program Start/End Date |
08/30/2015
- 08/29/2016 |
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Work Schedule |
Full Time |
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Education level |
College graduate |
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Age Requirement |
Minimum:
18
Maximum:
None |
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Program Locations |
OREGON
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Accepting Applications |
From 04/23/2015 To 06/29/2015 |
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Contact |
Jimmy O'Brien |
43 SW Naito Pkwy |
Portland OR 97204
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503-896-5080 |
jobrien@mercycorpsnw.org |
www.mercycorpsnw.org |
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Listing ID |
60850 |
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