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West Chester University Health - PACC

The West Chester University Resource Pantry project is a collaborative initiative between the Office of Service-Learning and Volunteer Programs and Financial Aid that aims to address issues of food insecurity and poverty faced by university students. By building mutually beneficial partnerships with local churches, the Chester County Food Bank, and Assisting the Community Together in Faith, this pantry will serve the immediate hunger needs of university students struggling with financial hardships, while also providing access to additional resources such as toiletries, school supplies, and professional/winter attire. The Resource Pantry will work with several departments across campus to host financial literacy, life skills, and professional development workshops for students utilizing the services of the pantry. Along with student volunteers, students eligible for Federal Work Study (FWS) will work in the Resource Pantry to not only give these students job opportunities on campus, but also increase their awareness of the services the pantry provides. These students will be included in the process of developing and further enhancing the functions and overall impact of the project. PA Campus Compact (PACC) VISTAs are part of a VISTA cohort of 30 members who are placed at higher ed. institutions across the state to build campus-community partnerships. PACC will provide professional development opportunities, including specialized workshops and retreats, and support to the PACC*VISTA cohort throughout their year of service.

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Member Duties : The VISTA member will assist with developing guidelines, policies, and procedures to structure the overall operation of the food pantry as well as identifying and leveraging key resources to ensure the sustainability and continuity of the WCU Resource Pantry. These resources include a diverse team of student volunteers and FWS students, grants and other funding opportunities, educational and marketing materials, and mutually beneficial relationships with community partners. Additionally, the VISTA will assist with collecting data and reporting the impact of the Resource Pantry through regular program assessment and evaluation.

Program Benefits : Relocation Allowance , 14 meals/week meal plan , Living Allowance , Training , 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 : Car recommended , Permits working at another job during off hours , Permits attendance at school during off hours .

Service Areas : Homelessness , Community and Economic Development , Community Outreach , Hunger , Education .

Skills : General Skills , Community Organization , Fund raising/Grant Writing , Writing/Editing , Counseling , Public Health , Team Work , Recruitment , Leadership , Conflict Resolution , Communications , Public Speaking , Education , Environment .



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SUMMARY

Program Type:

AmeriCorps VISTA

Program

West Chester University Health - PACC

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

PENNSYLVANIA Philadelphia/Wilmington/Atlantic City

Languages

English

Accepting Applications

From 03/28/2016 To 05/27/2016

Contact

Jamie Williams

705 S New St

West Chester PA 19383

6104363379

JWilliams3@wcupa.edu

www.wcupa.edu/volunteer

Listing ID

66044


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