2024 - 2025 Hunger Action Corps - Nutrition Access VISTA - Chicago, United States - Americorps

Description

Hunger Action Corps - Nutrition Access VISTA

The Hunger Action Corps is an AmeriCorps program that engages and cultivates social justice leaders who want to gain experience while fighting hunger.

Since 2009, AmeriCorps members have supported Food Depository programs that connect food insecure individuals to vital programs with the vision of creating stronger, healthier communities.

Through a combination of service, experiential learning and formal training opportunities, Hunger Action Corps members make a difference in the lives of Cook County residents while gaining valuable skills that will transform their own.

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Member Duties :

• Assist in implementing and facilitating the creation of nutrition education and cooking demonstrations within GCFD member agencies and programs.
• Coordinate and facilitate nutrition training for volunteers.
• Provide technical assistance to member agency representatives and volunteers who will implement nutrition education curriculum in their organizations.
• Build partnerships with healthcare organizations to ensure partners have access to and are knowledgeable about food programs in the Food Depository's network for patient referrals.
• Work with external partnerships with health providers to facilitate chronic disease screenings and primary care referrals during GCFD member distribution.

Program Benefits :

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

Terms :
Car recommended , Permits attendance at school during off hours , Uniforms provided and required .


Service Areas :
Hunger , Community Outreach , Education .


Skills :
Public Health , Education , Communications , Leadership , Team Work , Public Speaking , Social Services .