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Rural Action Farm to School VISTA
 
 
 
The Rural Action Farm to School VISTA will serve alongside the Sustainable Forestry and Agriculture team, building Rural Action’s capacity to get more local food into the hands of hungry kids, to empower more farmers to grow nutritious specialty crops, and to encourage sustainable practices for a long future of regional food systems. Rural Action VISTA benefits include: --An annual living allowance of $15,002 --A Segal Education Award of $6,345 --An optional cash award of $1,800 in lieu of the Segal Education Award --1 full year of non-competitive status for Federal jobs after term completion --Healthcare --Mileage reimbursement for service-related travel --A training and equipment budget --Experience and training in nonprofit management, sustainable sectors, environmental restoration, community development, community organizing, and Appalachian culture --Networking and teambuilding with regional leaders and passionate National Service members --Grant writing experience Rural Action VISTA members serve in rural communities, so access to reliable transportation is a must. Rural Action does not discriminate on the basis of does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, age, height, weight, physical or mental ability, veteran status, military obligations, and marital status. Contact shannon@ruralaction.org for more information. After applying, VISTA applicants MUST complete additional steps, so be looking for more communication. Thank you for your interest!
 
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Member Duties : The Rural Action Farm to School VISTA will serve alongside the Sustainable Forestry and Agriculture team, building Rural Action’s capacity to get more local food into the hands of hungry kids, to empower more farmers to grow nutritious specialty crops, and to encourage sustainable practices for a long future of regional food systems. The VISTA will be in charge of recruitment/coordination of volunteers and other institution personnel to process and receive orders for fresh produce at five institutional partner locations during the growing season, along with the creation or update of farm-to-institution educational materials and workshops put on to increase market demand for local food. The VISTA will be particularly key in understanding how the best-practice methods for customer and farmer recruitment change over time. This VISTA will join Rural Action staff and AmeriCorps at the Kuhre Center for Rural Renewal, 9030 Hocking Hills Drive, The Plains, Ohio.
 
Program Benefits : Living Allowance ,  Relocation Allowance ,  Training ,  Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend ,  Health Coverage* ,  Childcare assistance if eligible . 
 
 
*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits.
 
Terms :
Car recommended . 
 
Service Areas :
Hunger ,  Community Outreach ,  Community and Economic Development ,  Environment . 
 
Skills :
General Skills ,  Community Organization ,  Environment ,  Communications . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA

Program
Rural Action Farm to School VISTA

Program Start/End Date
01/18/2022  -   01/17/2023

Work Schedule Full Time

Education level
High school diploma/GED

Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None

Program Locations OHIO  

Languages
English

Accepting Applications
From  08/01/2021  To  01/18/2022 

Contact Shannon Stewart
9030 Hocking Hills Dr
The Plains   OH   45780
740-767-4938
shannon@ruralaction.org
ruralaction.org

Listing ID 87171


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