Seniors and people with disabilities: Members will provide a variety of independent living services are included as followed: wellness checks, companionship, nutrition/food support, food delivery, social interactions/community involvement, transportation, paperwork help and resources support. Prepare and distribute food, educate on food access for people in need. Members will be selected to be in farmers markets and food pantries to perform (1) outreach on food access, (2) provide education on health and wellness, and fresh produce, (3) support in preparing and preserving food, (4) assist in garden, and (5) food distribution. The remainder of the corps will battle food insecurity through food preparation, supplemental emergency food pack distribution, and delivery of education classes. Youth under 18 years of age: Members will provide a variety of youth enrichment services include: individualized reading and programming, afterschool tutoring and homework help, basic computer skills and programs, community events and peer/family socials, distribution of food/snack and emergency supplemental food, life skills support, nutrition/food support, summer reading, group socials, service-learning opportunities and educational field trips. Assist families and individuals in need with resources and referrals to combat temporary crisis. Members will be placed in the programs' four shelter service locations that are in cities with high populations of people experiencing housing crisis. These members will assist agencies in their intake process, prepare and distribute food, identify the individual or family's needs and implement a plan of support to combat their temporary crisis. Contribute to capacity building to nonprofits and Public Housing Authorities to sustain, develop, and expand programming for seniors and youth. Members will develop and support senior and youth programs in low-income communities that can be sustained over time.
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Member Duties : Members will provide direct services to seniors and people with disabilities to live independently; providing basic food support and access to food; providing engagement services to at-risk youth; assisting individuals and families who suffer from the rise of temporary crisis that if not addressed can result in long-term instability; and building capacity in organizations to better serve our low-income communities with senior and youth programming.
Program Benefits : Health Coverage , Education award upon successful completion of service , Childcare assistance if eligible , Living Allowance .
TermsCar recommended .
Service AreasHunger , Education , Housing , Community Outreach , Health , Children/Youth , Homelessness , Elder Care .
SkillsPublic Speaking , Leadership , Youth Development , Community Organization , Conflict Resolution , General Skills , Communications , Teaching/Tutoring .
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SummaryProgram Type:AmeriCorps State / National
Program24-25 Community Cares Part Time
Program Start/End Date08/01/2024 - 12/26/2025
Work Schedule Part Time
Education levelHigh school diploma/GED
Age RequirementMinimum: 17 Maximum: None
Program Locations TENNESSEE
LanguagesEnglish
Accepting ApplicationsFrom 06/10/2024 To 12/26/2025
Contact Rebecca Grubb
740 East Main Street
Morristown TN 37814
4235867636
REBECCA@TCAC1.ORG
tcac1.org
Listing ID 123033