AmeriCorps Community Food Fellow - UGA

 

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The University of Georgia Office of Service-Learning (OSL) seeks motivated applicants interested in addressing food insecurity in the community as an AmeriCorps Community Food Fellow. Community Food Fellows will address food issues in collaboration with on- and off-campus partner organizations and provide direct support for food security and production, anti-hunger, and food waste reduction initiatives. Responsibilities include training (Learning about local and national issues related to food insecurity, food waste, and sustainable food production; developing skills and experience related to food production, preparation, and safety; completing required UGA and AmeriCorps training); Community Engagement (direct and indirect service in support of local and campus partner organizations and initiatives; supporting community and campus outreach events and activities; volunteer recruitment and management in support of program and partner goals); AmeriCorps Program Support (completing required record-keeping and reporting; communication and program evaluation). Community Food Fellows serve for a year as half-time AmeriCorps Service Members as part of a group of up to 20 Fellows. Members begin in August and are required to log a total of 900 hours, averaging 20 hours/week, depending on the start date. Applicants must also apply via UGA's portal at ugajobsearch.com. Interest in food issues and experience serving as a volunteer or leading a service experience is preferred. Applications from UGA undergraduate and graduate students, as well as external applicants are encouraged. Members receive a small living allowance (currently about $10,800 for the entire year) and an end of service education award or stipend from AmeriCorps. Criminal history background checks are required of all applicants.

Member Duties : 900 hours of service with on and off-campus partner organizations (e.g., Campus Kitchen, UGArden, NEGA Food Bank, Concrete Jungle, local gardens, etc.) to provide support for food security and production, anti-hunger, and food waste reduction initiatives. This includes training (learning about local and national issues related to food insecurity, food waste, and sustainable food production; developing skills and experience related to food production, preparation, and safety; completing required UGA and AmeriCorps training); Community Engagement (direct and indirect service in support of local and campus partner organizations and initiatives; supporting community and campus outreach events and activities; volunteer recruitment and management in support of program and partner goals); and AmeriCorps Program Support (completing required record-keeping and reporting; communication and program evaluation).

Program Benefits : Training , Living Allowance , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend .

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

Service Areas :
Environment , Community Outreach , Health , Hunger .

Skills :
Gardening/Farming , Public Health , Environment , Leadership , Team Work , Recruitment .

SUMMARY

Program Type:

AmeriCorps State / National

Program

AmeriCorps Community Food Fellow - UGA

Program Start/End Date

08/01/2023 - 07/31/2024

Work Schedule

Part Time

Education level

Some college

Age Requirement

Minimum: 18 Maximum: 99

Program Locations

GEORGIA

Languages

English

Accepting Applications

From 07/11/2023 To 08/15/2023

Contact

Paul Matthews

UGA Office of Service-Learning

Athens GA 30602

7065420892

pmatthews@uga.edu

Listing ID

119753

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