Location: Greenville,SC, USA
Y3 Sustaining Way's Food Security and Agriculture VISTA
The Food Security and Agriculture VISTA Member will build the capacity of Sustaining Way by increasing resident participation in food security programs and activities, developing food security impact measures and means to track, developing/organizing processes and procedures for site and garden maintenance, increasing food security educational offerings and increasing volunteer engagement in food security related initiatives for Nicholtown community which is a historically marginalized community in Greenville, SC. As a result of the VISTA Member's service, residents will have access to healthy fresh food addressing food insecurity in the community. Further help on this page can be found by clicking here.
Member Duties : Increase resident participation in food security programs and activities by increasing the number of backyard gardens (BYG) to 30. Support development of Annie's House, our sustainability demonstration site and engaging partners and volunteers for site maintenance.
Program Benefits : Health Coverage* , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Childcare assistance if eligible , Training , Living Allowance , Education award upon successful completion of service , Housing , Relocation Allowance .
Terms :
Permits attendance at school during off hours , Permits working at another job during off hours , Car recommended .
Service Areas :
Environment , Hunger , Health .
Skills :
Environment , General Skills , Team Work .