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ShareCorps-The University Church-Summer Associate
 
 
 
The University Church recently relocated to 8 acres of land, surrounded by the food deserts of Toledo, Ohio. Our Community Garden Initiative's top priority is to utilize this land to fight poverty. Our purpose is threefold: #1 Growing Food. In these difficult economic times, many people are finding it hard to provide food for their families. Often, fresh fruits and vegetables are simply excluded because of cost and so nutrition problems can develop, especially among children. We grow fruits and vegetables and make these available through a variety of distribution methods to assist those in need. #2 Growing Awareness. It is estimated by the Census Bureau that 24.7% of people in Toledo live at or below the federally-defined poverty level and yet many people are simply unaware of the plight of their neighbors. By becoming a public presence working to combat hunger and poverty, we help make people aware of the very troubling situation in our neighborhood. #3 Growing Compassion. Once an individual becomes involved in helping others, it is our experience that compassion grows and people are changed. We hope to grow compassion within our community. *This is a VISTA sub-site of the Ohio Association of Foodbanks, ShareCorps project.
 
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Member Duties : VISTA members will support and strengthen The University Church's ability to fight poverty in our community through: (1)Creating and implementing educational programming through our Reynolds Outreach summer youth program and serving free and healthy meals to our summer feeding program participants. (2) Developing and building the permanent infrastructure of our Community Garden to increase its capacity as an educational resource and as a source of healthy food for the summer youth program participants and their families. (3) Creating community events to support the project including coordinating volunteer work days, facilitating educational events, and hosting a week-long work camp for high school students. Come be part of the exciting things going on in Toledo!
 
Program Benefits : Living Allowance ,  Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend ,  Training . 
 
Terms :
Permits working at another job during off hours ,  Car recommended ,  Permits attendance at school during off hours . 
 
Service Areas :
Entrepreneur/Business ,  Community and Economic Development ,  Education ,  Hunger ,  Health ,  Community Outreach ,  Technology ,  Children/Youth ,  Public Safety . 
 
Skills :
Computers/Technology ,  First Aid ,  Public Health ,  General Skills ,  Communications ,  Community Organization ,  Teaching/Tutoring ,  Education ,  Trade/Construction ,  Youth Development ,  Conflict Resolution ,  Leadership ,  Counseling . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
ShareCorps-The University Church-Summer Associate
Program Start/End Date
06/05/2017  -   08/06/2017
Work Schedule Summer
Education level
High school diploma/GED
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None
Program Locations OHIO  
Languages
English
Accepting Applications
From  02/22/2017  To  05/10/2017 
Contact Alesha Rademan
4747 Hill Ave
Toledo   OH   43615
6142214336
arademan@ohiofoodbanks.org
ohiofoodbanks.org
Listing ID 66380

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