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StarkFresh VISTA

Northeast Canton was a robust city with a rich ethnic heritage and abundant resources. The national trends of decreased manufacturing and exodus to the suburbs has nearly gutted the area. The citizens are determined to overcome the disinvestment and create a community of choice where people select to live, work, and invest. This attitude of self-reliance has drawn attention to the local issue of food insecurity and limited access to fresh, healthy foods. These same citizens, working closely with StarkFresh, have determined to face the issue head on and have allowed StarkFresh to be their vehicle of change. The VISTA project is to help lead this community initiative, along with volunteers and partners, to the goal of increasing access to fresh, healthy food. Especially, for those living with a low to moderate income. Further, the goal of the VISTA project is to increase the capacity of StarkFresh, partner organizations and citizens to increase access to fresh, healthy food and to enable StarkFresh to thrive as a recognized leader in combating food insecurity. Ultimately, the VISTA project is to position StarkFresh as the premier entity for addressing community needs surrounding access to fresh, healthy, and locally sourced foods.

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Member Duties : The VISTA member will work to move the StarkFresh initiative forward to help build capacity in the Northeast, Southeast, and Southwest communities of Canton to increase access to fresh, healthy food. The StarkFresh initiative includes a Mobile Farmer’s Market, an Urban Teaching Farm, and our Food Production and Training Site. StarkFresh includes a host of partners and volunteers working together. The VISTA member’s communication and marketing skills will be critical in: increasing volunteers, partners, vendors, participants, and customers; in accessing funding and other resources; in coordinating the bevy of stakeholders and in communicating about StarkFresh across the city and county. The Vista member will create systems, coordinate activities, trainings and volunteers, always with an eye to build capacity and sustainability, leaving a footprint of success in their wake.

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


*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 : Health , Hunger , Community Outreach , Community and Economic Development .

Skills : Communications , Leadership , Fund raising/Grant Writing , Community Organization , Public Speaking , Writing/Editing , Recruitment .



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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA

Program
StarkFresh VISTA

Program Start/End Date
07/03/2017 - 07/02/2018

Work Schedule	Full Time

Education level
College graduate

Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: None

Program Locations	OHIO

Accepting Applications
From 03/02/2017 To 04/24/2017

Contact	Teresa Kaminski
328 Walnut Ave NE
Canton OH 44702
330-575-2554
dfoust@ohiocdc.org
goo.gl/Zvq14z

Listing ID	71890


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