ACE-Regional Food Bank VISTA (Patroon Land Farm)

25-26 ACE-Regional Food Bank VISTA (Patroon Land Farm) The Center for Academic Community Engagement at Siena College (ACE) recruits candidates from around the United States to serve with community-based organizations that work to alleviate poverty in the Capital District.

You will have the opportunity to work on capacity-building projects in education, health care, the environment, housing, criminal justice, and/or economic development.

You will make an impact with a non-profit organization and the Capital Region by coordinating volunteer-led projects, conducting research, writing grants, and facilitating outreach.

Based on your skills and interests, you will be matched with an organization for the year.

You will be managed on-site by a supervisor, mentored by 2 VISTA Leaders, and trained by an experienced VISTA team.

You will attend a Pre-Service Orientation, an On-Site Orientation, and ongoing training for your personal and professional growth.

Additionally, our cohort model provides community and support to help you make the most of your service year experience.

We are celebrating over fifteen years of success and have had over 200 VISTAs complete the program.

Become an ACE AmeriCorps VISTA Member and be a part of something bigger than yourself!

NOTE: OUR VISTAs DO NOT LIVE ON CAMPUS AND ARE NOT REQUIRED TO BE SIENA COLLEGE GRADS.

The annual living allowance is $24,852, which is $957.46 on a bi-weekly basis.

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Member Duties : We are seeking an enterprising person to take the lead assisting with the development of the Regional Food Bank's Patroon Land Farm.

Become part of a corporate team that will initiate research and identify corporate partners as we build up our community connections.

We need a VISTA Member who wants to see the farm thrive and takes leadership in creation and expansion of new educational and volunteer opportunities.

The VISTA's efforts will address poverty by increasing the farms produce to alleviate food insecurity.

Goals and Duties of The Position - Full understanding of the farm's role/place within the Regional Food Bank - Maintain relations and seek out grants/ organizations to help aid further construction of our High Tunnels.

- Assist in promoting the Farm through marketing and social media, to gain and retain volunteers.

- Identify opportunities and innovations for building the farm's financial sustainability Program Benefits : Health Coverage*, Training, Childcare assistance if eligible, Education award upon successful completion of service, Relocation Allowance, Stipend, Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend, Living Allowance . Terms : Permits attendance at school during off hours, Car recommended, Permits working at another job during off hours . Service Areas : Education, Hunger, Environment . Skills : Environment .