Member Duties : Summer Associates will assist with the continued development of at least two sustainable community gardens in South Fairbanks, which provide an area for residents of this low income community to grow their own vegetables. The Summer Associate will help create a model and example for future community gardens. This includes educating youth about gardening practices and nutrition. SAs will also seek to increase community involvement through marketing and partnerships.
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Program Benefits :
Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend
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Living Allowance
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*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits.
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Terms :
Car recommended
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Service Areas :
Education
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Environment
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Community and Economic Development
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Skills :
General Skills
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Gardening Experience
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Education
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Youth Development
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Environment
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Teaching/Tutoring
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SUMMARY |
Program Type: |
AmeriCorps VISTA |
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Program |
Fairbanks North Star Borough Soil & Water Conservation |
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Program Start/End Date |
05/29/2018
- 08/06/2018 |
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Work Schedule |
Full Time |
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Age Requirement |
Minimum:
18
Maximum:
None |
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Program Locations |
ALASKA
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Accepting Applications |
From 03/23/2018 To 05/18/2018 |
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Contact |
Melissa Sikes |
590 University Ave |
Fairbanks AK 99709
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(907) 479-1213 |
mel.fswcd@gmail.com |
www.fairbankssoilwater.org |
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Listing ID |
79340 |
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