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SerVermont - Vermont Foodbank, Community Assessment

Vermont Foodbank’s (VF) mission is to gather and share quality food & nurture partnerships so that no one in VT will go hungry. VF’s strategic direction includes the vision: everyone in VT has enough food every day, is healthy, & takes action to eliminate hunger & poverty. VF works to further our vision through these goals: optimize organizational capacity; employ innovative solutions to food access; inspire & engage people to take action; and promote health through food & services. 1 in 4 people in VT access VF resources each year. VF distributes 12 million lbs of food yearly through our network of 215 partner agencies statewide & through VF direct distribution programs. Our partners include food shelves, meal sites, schools, hospitals etc. We work with partners to connect resources from the foodbank and other statewide partners to people seeking assistance. We steward connections between our partners & allies in VT’s charitable food & social service networks. VF's various programs support network partners & their communities. The VT Fresh program provides food education that accompany food distributions. The VF works to strengthen sustainable food systems through gleaning & food rescue. The SNAP outreach team spreads awareness about SNAP & assists in the application process. We employ innovative strategies that support equitable food access, acknowledge root causes of hunger, & consider lasting impact. We value collective wisdom & recognize the leadership potential in everyone. We prioritize a culture of self-care in order to sustain ourselves & one another. Together, we impact communities by enhancing food security & addressing the root causes of hunger through outreach, education and by gathering & sharing resources. Our network partner’s experience & reach is essential to our mission. Safety is our top priority for those we serve, our co-workers, & families. We will continue to adapt our workplaces to respond to the changing demands of the pandemic.

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Member Duties : Vermont Foodbank’s (VF) network is 215 partner agencies strong. This VISTA will focus on increasing VF’s capacity to better serve this network, while also increasing the network’s capacity to serve their communities. The VISTA will assess & monitor the network’s needs, understand impactful best practices and assist VF and its network in implementing these. COVID19 has reshaped the landscape of food access in VT. The VISTA will help ensure that lessons learned throughout the network are saved and shared while building capacity. The VISTA will join VF’s Community Impact team, serving low-income people in VT by working to better understand the charitable food system. This position will ultimately help build the capacity of VF’s network statewide. Opportunities for cross-departmental collaboration and learning exist and VF engages all staff in trainings on diversity, equity, & inclusion regularly. This is a year 2 position & will build upon a foundation built from the previous VISTA.

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


*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits.

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

Service Areas : Elder Care , Homelessness , Hunger , Health , Community and Economic Development , Community Outreach , Disaster Relief .

Skills : Public Speaking , Computers/Technology , Writing/Editing , Needs Assessments, Adaptable , Leadership , Communications , Community Organization , Team Work .



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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA

Program
SerVermont - Vermont Foodbank, Community Assessment

Program Start/End Date
10/25/2021 - 10/24/2022

Work Schedule	Full Time

Education level
High school diploma/GED

Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: None

Program Locations	VERMONT

Accepting Applications
From 08/25/2021 To 10/15/2021

Contact	Robyn Baylor
22 Browne Ct
Brattleboro VT 05301
8027608208
robyn.baylor@vermont.gov

Listing ID	95819


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