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CT Food Justice Project - Housatonic Community College
 
 
 
The Connecticut Food Justice VISTA Project is a partnership between non-profits throughout the state, each with one to two VISTA Members building the capacity of that organization. Together we strive for a multigenerational, racially and economically diverse group of leaders with the skills to move communities across Connecticut toward a just food system. With VISTA Member support, host sites commit to empowering their communities to have impact on food-related programs and services, and the food system in Connecticut as a whole. VISTA Members in the project will: 1. Participate in a collaborative forum for sharing best practices and curriculum among 11 project sites and 16 VISTA Members. 2. Build the capacity of each organization to empower under-represented populations 3. Create, expand and enhance the services offered by their host site by fundraising, managing volunteers, convening the community, surveying the community, enhancing awareness of food insecurity and injustice, and much more. University of Connecticut Extension, in partnership with some of the most effective and innovative nonprofit organizations in Connecticut, is coordinating the sixth year of this multi-site project beginning in August 2018.
 
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Member Duties : The Housatonic Community College Division of Student Affairs coordinates a Holistic Student Support Services program to offer help to the most vulnerable students around areas of greatest need. The program includes a food pantry, career clothing closet, and bus passes to address transportation needs. The HCC VISTA will build capacity for a Holistic Student Support Services program that will extend the safety net for students and help them meet their educational goals. VISTA activities include: developing a system for providing HCC students with referrals to area social service agencies; coordinating and supporting on-campus food pantry and clothing closet; and developing a process to increase capacity and sustainability for the Holistic Student Services Program. ***Service with CT-FJP at all our sites requires a minimum of 35 hours a week and can go above 40 hours dependent on site requirements***
 
Program Benefits : Relocation Allowance ,  Childcare assistance if eligible ,  Living Allowance ,  Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend ,  Health Coverage* ,  Training ,  Stipend ,  Education award upon successful completion of service . 
 
 
*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits.
 
Terms :
Permits attendance at school during off hours ,  Car recommended ,  Permits working at another job during off hours . 
 
Service Areas :
Hunger ,  Education ,  Community and Economic Development ,  Environment ,  Neighborhood Revitalization ,  Children/Youth ,  Health ,  Community Outreach . 
 
Skills :
Urban Planning ,  Public Speaking ,  Community Organization ,  Non-Profit Management ,  Leadership ,  Public Health ,  Communications ,  Computers/Technology ,  Team Work ,  Social Services ,  General Skills ,  Fund raising/Grant Writing ,  Recruitment ,  Writing/Editing ,  Conflict Resolution . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
CT Food Justice Project - Housatonic Community College
Program Start/End Date
09/04/2018  -   09/03/2019
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
High school diploma/GED
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None
Program Locations CONNECTICUT  
Languages
English
Accepting Applications
From  05/01/2018  To  08/06/2018 
Contact Jiff Martin
24 Hyde Ave
Vernon   CT   06066
8608706932
jiff.martin@uconn.edu
sustainablefood.uconn.edu
Listing ID 74180

       

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