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University of Georgia VISTA Network: UGArden
 
 
 
UGArden is a student-run farm located just south of the main University of Georgia campus. Student volunteers help manage and provide the primary labor to grow approximately 4 acres of vegetables, fruits, shitake mushrooms and herbs using organic practices. The mission of UGArden is to build a community of students centered on a sustainable food system. The goals of UGArden are: 1) to teach students to grow food using organic practices; 2) to share healthy, sustainably grown food with members of the local community, particularly those in poverty; 3) to engage students in the local community through service-learning; and 4) to provide opportunities for students to learn practical skills and experiment with new ideas. UGArden participates in and supports many community projects in an effort to reach out to the needs of the local community. UGArden supports the efforts of the four middle school gardens (also supported by VISTAs) and hosts a mobile market targeting low income families. Much of the produce grown at UGArden is distributed to families in need in the Athens area through the Campus Kitchen program, as well as to the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia and the new on-campus food pantry.
 
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Member Duties : Improve the effectiveness and sustainability of volunteer recruitment and training to operate UGArden, a student-supported organic farm in Athens, GA, to grow and distribute produce to families in need; enhance food distribution networks; and improve education and outreach efforts related to food insecurity. Requires consistent collaboration with relevant stakeholders (UGA faculty, staff, and student organizations, Master Gardeners, community partners, etc.). The VISTA will be part of the UGA Office of Service-Learning's VISTA network but will answer daily to the UGArden Farm Manager. Priority will be given to recent graduates who have garden or farm experience, have an academic interest and background in related issues, and have previous experience working with volunteers. Ability to collaborate with diverse constituencies, work independently, travel (around Athens area), and utilize social media is required.
 
Program Benefits : Living Allowance ,  Childcare assistance if eligible ,  Health Coverage* ,  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 ,  Car recommended . 
 
Service Areas :
Education ,  Environment ,  Community Outreach ,  Hunger ,  Health . 
 
Skills :
Communications ,  Community Organization ,  Leadership ,  Recruitment ,  Environment ,  Team Work . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
University of Georgia VISTA Network: UGArden
Program Start/End Date
07/18/2017  -   07/17/2018
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
College graduate
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None
Program Locations GEORGIA   Atlanta  
Languages
English
Accepting Applications
From  04/20/2017  To  05/31/2017 
Contact David Berle
1242 1/2 S Lumpkin St
Athens   GA   30602
706-542-0771
dberle@uga.edu
ugarden.uga.edu/
Listing ID 61419

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