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24-25 Clark County Food Bank Farming & Gleaning Associate

This is an AmeriCorps national service position. It is contingent on funding and open until filled. The mission of the Clark County Food Bank is to "alleviate hunger and its root causes." The Farming and Gleaning program engages volunteers and farmers' markets to increase access to fresh food. The program increases access to fresh produce available for our 43 partner agencies across Clark County. This position requires flexibility to serve after 5 pm and on occasional weekends. There are multiple positions available at the Clark County Food Bank. If you want to serve with us, please also see the listings for the Nutrition Educator and Food Distribution Associate positions. We will begin reviewing applications on a rolling basis in April. There are two of these positions. One will start in September and end in July. The other will start in December and end in August. Monthly stipend amount: $2,995. Further help on this page can be found by clicking here.

Member Duties : The Farming and Gleaning Associate supports Clark County Food Bank's work to alleviate hunger and its root causes by coordinating gleaning efforts between volunteers, home gardeners, and farmers' market partners. Expand farm partnerships; recruit, train, and communicate with volunteers; plan and carry out farm volunteer events to integrate into the farm season; collaborate with Director of Programs on strategic planning, measuring program success, and sustainability efforts; participate in routine aspects of organization work including staff meetings, special events, additional training, program reporting, and community meetings related to public health.

Program Benefits : Training , Stipend , Childcare assistance if eligible , Education award upon successful completion of service , Health Coverage , Living Allowance , Monthly stipend amount: $2,995 .

Terms :

Permits attendance at school during off hours , Permits working at another job during off hours , Car recommended .

Service Areas :

Children/Youth , Health , Hunger .

Skills :

Team Work , Leadership , Public Health , Recruitment , Youth Development , Education , Environment , Communications , Public Speaking .