Neighbor Engagement Building VISTA at Connecticut Foodshare
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Neighbor Engagement Building VISTA at Connecticut Foodshare

Connecticut Foodshare is the state's only Feeding America food bank. We support individuals and families - from one end of the state to the other - by addressing root causes, creating long-term solutions, and distributing nutritious food through local partner programs in an effort to alleviate hunger. The goal of the VISTA project is to reduce poverty by increasing the capacity of Connecticut Foodshare's network of 500 partner programs to provide better access to food and related services; allowing food insecure households maximize their limited resources. This VISTA position is a good fit for someone with excellent verbal, interpersonal, written, and communication skills with an ability to effectively and respectfully interact with people of all different backgrounds. The VISTA should be a self-starter, organized, and able to multi-task. Digital media skills and experience with Microsoft Office products is important. The VISTA must have a passion for helping others with dignity and creating a thriving community free of hunger. Bilingual in English and Spanish (written and verbal) preferred but not required. The position is based out of the Wallingford or Bloomfield office with statewide travel - mileage reimbursed. Must have own transportation. Further help on this page can be found by clicking here.

Member Duties : The candidate will have an opportunity to serve and support food assistance programs (meal centers and food pantries) to build capacity and shape the experience of the people served. VISTA members will build capacity by documenting best practices, creating training tools that help reduce barriers to access, build guest engagement and that assist programs as they look to build increased community awareness and support. The VISTA members will also assess the level of interest in peer learning among our partner programs and will develop a structure which will allow these groups to meet independently to discuss common issues and learn from each other. This position will enrich the candidate professionally and personally while working with for a 5-year Top Workplace award winner. The VISTA will have the opportunity to train with current Connecticut Foodshare staff as well as participate in VISTA trainings.

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

Terms :

Permits working at another job during off hours .

Service Areas :

Community Outreach , Health , Hunger , Education .

Skills :

Teaching/Tutoring , Conflict Resolution , Public Speaking , Communications , Education , Community Organization , Public Health , Team Work .