Location: Nashville,TN, USA
Trevecca Urban Farm VISTA
Trevecca Nazarene University's VISTA goal is to mobilize higher education and community resources to help alleviate poverty by addressing hunger and educational needs in in one of Nashville's poorest neighborhood, the 37210 zip code and, in the process, further develop and strengthen a growing network of campus and community partnerships. Trevecca has been located in the heart of the 37210 zip code and is committed to strengthening this community and minimizing the suffering caused by extreme poverty. Members may anticipate inspiring and capturing the synergy in the neighborhoods by linking the University, students, residents, and local businesses to reduce poverty. Trevecca Urban Farm will combine environmental interests, healthy lifestyles, and leadership skills to promote youth development. Further help on this page can be found by clicking here.
Member Duties : Trevecca Urban Farm VISTA will focus on improving the healthy behaviors of students and neighbors. Farm team and VISTA will strive to identify the greater capacity of Trevecca neighbors related to conserving and restoring natural spaces through the development of healthy ecosystems in the neighborhood. TUFV will collaborate with the campus VISTA team to extend relationships with organizations, business leaders, University staff, and students through planting, biking, and various events. These connections will activate, exemplify, enforce, and share practices that help alleviate poverty. TUFV will promote volunteer and service recruitment as well as reporting on participation through campus social media and marketing to include a variety of local sources to highlight youth demonstrating healthy habits and sustainable living practices. TUFV will participate in weekly Grants Academy training and production to support external funding and synergy with other VISTA members.
Program Benefits : Housing , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Health Coverage* , Training .
Terms :
Permits working at another job during off hours .
Service Areas :
Children/Youth , Community Outreach , Community and Economic Development , Environment , Neighborhood Revitalization , Health .
Skills :
Environment , Business/Entrepreneur , Fund raising/Grant Writing , Leadership , Team Work , Public Health , Teaching/Tutoring , Urban Planning , Community Organization , Education , Youth Development .