Member Duties : The AmeriCorps VISTA will grow the Urban Greens Program by strengthening volunteer systems, expanding funding, and increasing community awareness. The VISTA member will implement the Volunteer Management Plan to recruit, retain, and manage volunteers and create tools for long-term use. They will manage Urban Greens’ Facebook and Instagram and write monthly newsletters to promote programs and attract community members. The member will spearhead corporate and organizational sponsorships, including financial support, in-kind donations, and employee volunteering. They will research and write grants, collaborating with the Hunger Network to develop food pantry education. Our service member will also plan a community garden tour with “garden to table” experiences to showcase each garden’s purpose, crops, and location. Join our ranks and gain valuable experience! **Benefits include a monthly $200 housing stipend to supplement living costs.**
Program Benefits : Health Coverage* , $200 housing stipend , Training , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Relocation Allowance , Childcare assistance if eligible , Living Allowance .
Terms :
Permits working at another job during off hours , Car recommended , Permits attendance at school during off hours .
Service Areas :
Hunger , Health , Education , Community Outreach , Children/Youth .
Skills :
Writing/Editing , Recruitment , Communications , General Skills , Fund raising/Grant Writing , Education , Conflict Resolution , Computers/Technology .
