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Connecticut VISTA Summer Associate - SFSP Meals Outreach

The CT Food Justice VISTA project is a platform for partnership between UConn Extension and some of the most effective and innovative institutions and nonprofit organizations in low-income communities in Connecticut. The CT Food Justice VISTA Project seeks to build the capacity of high-impact organizations focused on community food security and food justice. With VISTA Member support, project host sites commit to empowering youth and other under-represented populations to have meaningful input on food-related programs and services. Summer is a critical time for children’s academic and physical well-being. During the summer children are at a higher risk of both obesity and hunger. The federal summer meal program, called the Summer Food Services Program (SFSP), provides free summer meals for kids and can become an important source of nutritious food for children and youth during this time. Offering free, nutritious meals also provides an incentive for children to participate in summer enrichment programs, which means that children are not only well-fed, but in a safe environment engaged in academic and recreational activities. During the summer of 2017, the CT Food Justice VISTA Project will recruit and place 15 VISTA Summer Associates to serve at sites serving federally funded summer meals to school-aged children in locations throughout Connecticut.

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Member Duties : The VISTA Summer Associates will develop and distribute Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) educational and promotional materials, and assist in volunteer management. The Associates will identify best locations and times for distributing promotional materials. The Associates will research participating neighborhoods to determine underserved/unaware populations. The Associates will create and distribute culturally-appropriate educational materials at grocery stores/bodegas, farmers’ markets, community kitchen sites, communities of faith, etc. The Associates will work with community partners and attend community events to share information and answer questions about Summer Food, as well as other nutrition programs. The Associates may create and implement enrichment activities at SFSP sites. In some cases, the Associates may help with recipe development and local food procurement.

Program Benefits : Living Allowance , Training , 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 : Permits attendance at school during off hours , Permits working at another job during off hours , Car recommended .

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

Skills : Youth Development , Social Services , Education , Recruitment , Teaching/Tutoring , Leadership , Communications , Team Work , General Skills , Writing/Editing , Fund raising/Grant Writing , Fine Arts/Crafts , Community Organization , Public Health .



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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA

Program
Connecticut VISTA Summer Associate - SFSP Meals Outreach

Program Start/End Date
06/08/2017 - 08/02/2017

Work Schedule	Full Time

Education level
High school diploma/GED

Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: None

Program Locations	CONNECTICUT

Accepting Applications
From 03/27/2017 To 05/25/2017

Contact	Jiff Martin
24 Hyde Ave
Vernon CT 06066
8608706932
jiff.martin@uconn.edu
sustainablefood.uconn.edu

Listing ID	72457


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