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ShareCorps - The University Church - Greenhouse Renovation

In 2006, The University Church relocated to 8 acres in a community with insufficient food access here in Toledo, Ohio. Our Community Garden Initiative's top priority is to utilize this land to fight poverty. Our purpose is threefold: #1 Growing Food. In these difficult economic times, many people are finding it hard to provide food for their families. Often, fresh fruits and vegetables are simply excluded because of cost and so nutrition problems can develop, especially among children. We grow fruits and vegetables and make these available through a variety of distribution methods to assist those in need. #2 Growing Awareness. It is estimated by the Census Bureau that a quarter of people in Toledo live at or below the federally-defined poverty level and yet many people are simply unaware of the plight of their neighbors. By becoming a public presence working to combat hunger and poverty, we help make people aware of the very troubling situation in our neighborhood. #3 Growing Compassion. Once an individual becomes involved in helping others, it is our experience that compassion grows and people are changed. We hope to grow compassion within our community.

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Member Duties : Take the lead in helping TUC Garden redesign our underutilized greenhouses by transforming them into community growing spaces and a welcoming educational center. Developing this new infrastructure will not only empower community gardeners through seed-starting and extended growing seasons, but it will become a valuable nutrition education resource for our many partner schools. Lay the foundation for TUC Garden to create unique programming and potentially become a summer feeding site for children. This VISTA position involves research, community-led planning, fundraising, volunteer recruitment and management, and establishing best practices.

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


*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 : Health , Community Outreach , Entrepreneur/Business , Community and Economic Development , Neighborhood Revitalization , Hunger , Children/Youth , Technology , Education .

Skills : Leadership , General Skills , Public Speaking , Communications , Writing/Editing , Community Organization , Recruitment , Computers/Technology , Business/Entrepreneur , Education , Teaching/Tutoring , Fund raising/Grant Writing , Youth Development , Public Health .



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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA

Program
ShareCorps - The University Church - Greenhouse Renovation

Program Start/End Date
06/08/2020 - 06/07/2021

Work Schedule	Full Time

Education level
High school diploma/GED

Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: None

Program Locations	OHIO

Accepting Applications
From 02/04/2020 To 05/04/2020

Contact	Kelly Simmons
4747 Hill Ave
Toledo OH 43615
6142214336
Ksimmons@ohiofoodbanks.org

Listing ID	86815


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