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ShareCorps-The Potter's House-Food and Economic Coordinator

Potter's House started in 2004 with a food pantry serving 1740 clients the first year. Last year, we served over 30,000 clients with the following programs: food pantry, free tax and benefits services (SNAP, HEAP, help with electric, senior boxes, Christmas for foster children and a summer feeding program,) Our goal is to help seniors and families become self-sufficient and to decrease hunger problems in our communities. The Potter's House is a VISTA sub-site of the Ohio Association of Foodbanks ShareCorps program.

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Member Duties : This project's goal is to help Scioto County's low income families become self-sufficient, food secure, healthier and raise awareness of hunger in our community. Assist in the development of alternative meal delivery options to ensure our rural/vulnerable neighbors do not go hungry. Research the top three most needed areas in the county for home deliveries. Help design route schedules for deliveries to maximize transportation resources, recruit volunteer drives to implement program. Assist with grant writing and fund development to expand to additional areas of the county. Vista will be working with area agencies, food bank, local farmers, and local businesses to increase healthier options in our food pantry. Create a resource guide for all community services working towards alleviating poverty. Assist the Potter's House in starting a community garden project.

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


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

Terms : Permits working at another job during off hours , Permits attendance at school during off hours .

Service Areas : Community and Economic Development , Community Outreach , Education , Hunger , Children/Youth .

Skills : Recruitment , Computers/Technology , Community Organization , Public Speaking , Writing/Editing , Education , Communications , General Skills , Fund raising/Grant Writing .



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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA

Program
ShareCorps-The Potter's House-Food and Economic Coordinator

Program Start/End Date
06/30/2017 - 06/29/2018

Work Schedule	Full Time

Education level
High school diploma/GED

Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: None

Program Locations	OHIO

Accepting Applications
From 02/13/2017 To 05/12/2017

Contact	Alexandra Scarborough
5409 Winchester Ave
Sciotoville OH 45662
614-221-4336
ascarborough@ohiofoodbanks.org
www.ohiofoodbanks.org

Listing ID	71498


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