Job description
The overall goal of this VISTA project is to increase access to healthy food by developing a farm-to-school program with Land to Hand MT to benefit Columbia Falls school children. In the Columbia Falls School District, 49% of students qualify for free or reduced and at some schools the rate is as high as 64%. The rate of teen homelessness is rising in the towns served by the Columbia Falls School District. County-wide, the SNAP rate is roughly 14%, which translates to at least 14,000 individuals struggling to have enough food to eat. Flathead county has seen a huge increase in living costs, primarily housing, over the past several years which has been aggravated by the pandemic. Many families and individuals are forced to choose between housing and food. This has been exacerbated by low wages and a lack of available and affordable childcare which make living affordably difficult. Therefore, food security has become more acute in the last year. Land to Hand’s weekend backpack program has seen a significant uptick in the number of participating children since the beginning of the pandemic. This VISTA project will move Columbia Falls school children out of poverty by developing a farm to school program resulting in more children knowing how to grow, cook, and eat healthy food. Located in Whitefish, MT!
MCVP – Land to Hand: Farm to School Program
Please note:
This listing is currently not accepting applications.
This listing is currently not accepting applications.
Member Duties : The VISTA will develop a strategic implementation plan for the Farm to School Program by identifying funding pipelines, gaps in programs, and potential community partners. The VISTA will develop curriculum for Farm to School lessons. The VISTA will develop a volunteer program and supporting curriculum for summer camp and after-school programming at Land to Hand.
Program Benefits : Relocation Allowance , Training , Health Coverage* , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Childcare assistance if eligible , Living Allowance .
Terms :
Permits attendance at school during off hours , Permits working at another job during off hours , Car recommended .
Permits attendance at school during off hours , Permits working at another job during off hours , Car recommended .
Service Areas :
Hunger , Children/Youth , Community Outreach , Education .
Hunger , Children/Youth , Community Outreach , Education .
Skills :
General Skills , Team Work , Communications , Leadership .
General Skills , Team Work , Communications , Leadership .
SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
Program Start/End Date
01/17/2023 - 01/16/2024
Work Schedule
Full Time
Education level
College graduate
Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: None
Program Locations
MONTANA
Accepting Applications
From 09/22/2022 To 12/16/2022
Contact
John Schlepp
PO Box 202956
Helena MT 59620
4064449654
john.schlepp@mt.gov
dphhs.mt.gov/vista
Listing ID
114989
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