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Cooking Matters Coordinator 2017

The Indy Hunger Network (IHN) is a collaborative organization made up of non-profit and corporate partners working on hunger relief in the Greater Indianapolis area. IHN’s three focus areas are nutrition, access, and sustainability of the food supply in our community. Many low-income people do not have the knowledge about healthy foods or the cooking skills they need to prepare healthy, home-cooked meals for their families. In 2015-16, IHN conducted a Cooking and Nutrition Education Pilot Program; classes were taught at five locations around the city, including food pantries and community centers. Participants reported improvements in their ability to stretch their dollars when shopping, prepare healthier meals, and cook more frequently after the course. The Cooking Matters Coordinator VISTA will help continue and expand the program to more sites in order to reach more people. The VISTA will develop new partnerships and assist with writing grant proposals to sustain the program long-term. The VISTA will have the opportunity to build an extensive network and gain valuable professional experience, while helping the Indy Hunger Network achieve its goal to create a system that ensures anyone who is hungry can access the nutritious food they need.

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Member Duties : The VISTA will coordinate community-based cooking education classes using the Cooking Matters curriculum at existing class sites throughout Indianapolis and expand the program to new locations. Specific tasks will include: 1) Conducting outreach to recruit additional host sites for cooking classes, including churches, community centers, food pantries, and other potential partners 2) Working as part of a team to develop and implement a plan for full-scale implementation of program 3) Assisting with attainment of grant funding and corporate sponsorships to support full scale implementation and sustainability of the program 4) Deploying and coordinating a team of volunteers to organize and manage the effort at multiple sides 5) Conducting student surveys before and after each class to quantify the impact of the Cooking Matters classes. The VISTA will work closely with partner organizations, including the Marion County Health Department, YMCA, and local community centers.

Program Benefits : Health Coverage* , Relocation Allowance , Education award upon successful completion of service , Living Allowance , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Training , Childcare assistance if eligible .


*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits.

Terms : Car recommended .

Service Areas : Education , Health , Community Outreach , Hunger .

Skills : Writing/Editing , Team Work , Leadership , Public Speaking .



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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA

Program
Cooking Matters Coordinator 2017

Program Start/End Date
04/28/2017 - 04/27/2018

Work Schedule	Full Time

Education level
College graduate

Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: None

Program Locations	INDIANA

Accepting Applications
From 12/22/2016 To 02/22/2017

Contact	Katherine Howe
Indy Hunger Network
Indianapolis IN 46241
317-417-0549
kate@indyhunger.org
www.indyhunger.org

Listing ID	70888


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