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Community Food Initiatives Fall 2019 VISTA
 
 
 
The Food Justice Capacity Building VISTA ( FJ VISTA) will help build the capacity of CFI to address the root cause of hunger, through supporting programing that creates a broadened awareness of the class and culture divide that exists in Athens County, and how this divide impacts the hungry. This programming will consist of awareness, and education for all participants on the social factors that are barriers to access increase access to fresh and healthy foods. For low SES participants this program will also include mentorship and leadership skills training. This programing will address the root causes of poverty and well as creating an immediate increase in CFI’s ability to provide fresh healthy and locally grown produce and other products.
 
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This listing is currently not accepting applications.



Member Duties : Grant writing to support the development and funding of a community food leadership and justice program; Development and administrative support for a new food justice and equity community of practice (COP) -The Food Justice and Equity Learning Community (FJELC); Create promotional and marketing tools to increase awareness and participation for CFI ,in particular our Donation Station and new FJELC, and community-based leadership programs; Create volunteer recruitment and training materials to assist with supporting CFI AFPN/FJELC efforts; Organize monthly community of practice COP meetings ( to be facilitated by the executive director) of the Athens Food Policy Network, to provide opportunities for members to discuss issues, learn about the political process,and discuss current events impacting the community.
 
Program Benefits : Childcare assistance if eligible ,  Education award upon successful completion of service ,  Living Allowance ,  Relocation Allowance ,  Stipend ,  Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend ,  Health Coverage* . 
 
 
*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits.
 
Terms :
Car recommended ,  Permits attendance at school during off hours ,  Permits working at another job during off hours . 
 
Service Areas :
Community Outreach ,  Community and Economic Development ,  Health ,  Hunger . 
 
Skills :
Writing/Editing ,  Communications ,  Recruitment ,  General Skills ,  Fund raising/Grant Writing ,  Teaching/Tutoring ,  Community Organization ,  Computers/Technology . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
Community Food Initiatives Fall 2019 VISTA
Program Start/End Date
11/12/2019  -   11/11/2020
Work Schedule Full Time
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None
Program Locations OHIO  
Accepting Applications
From  09/09/2019  To  10/14/2019 
Contact MaryAnn Martinez
94 Columbus Rd
Athens   OH   45701
740-593-5971
vistaleader@ohiocdc.org
Listing ID 86477

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