What are the responsibilities and job description for the PCCE-Bucknell University (Food Security) VISTA position at AmeriCorps?
Our Mission is to provide opportunities, strengthen communities, and provide an array of resources that promote self-sufficiency and community prosperity. There are 9.6% of households who have no motor vehicle to access food sources; i.e., grocery stores and/or food pantries in the county. As part of the solution to food insecurity in the county, a VISTA member can examine best practices at various food pantries along with reviewing the results of the Central PA Food Bank Hunger Mapping Project with recommendations to build capacity around food security in Northumberland County!
Member Duties : This year 2 project will work with Bucknell and Central Susquehanna Opportunities, Inc, specifically with Community Harvest, Snack Pack and Mobile Food pantry programs. Community Harvest is a weekly meal program that prepares and distributes 170 meals. The Snack Pack Program distributes 350 bags of snacks to Lewisburg students. The VISTA will recruit and train volunteers, develop promotional material, track volunteer attendance and clients served. Member will support Community Harvest as it transitions to a new location and model. Member will analyze results from the Hunger Mapping Project. The mobile food pantry aims to increase food access for all community members by removing transportation barriers. Member will support raising awareness of food insecurity and work to engage a wider network of stakeholders to support food insecurity in Northumberland County. Member will help engage all partners, assess the current food delivery system, and aid in reducing duplication of services.
Program Benefits : Training , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Housing , Relocation Allowance , Living Allowance , Education award upon successful completion of service , Childcare assistance if eligible , Health Coverage* , Stipend , On Campus resources, Housing .
Terms :
Permits attendance at school during off hours , Permits working at another job during off hours .
Permits attendance at school during off hours , Permits working at another job during off hours .
Service Areas :
Hunger , Education , Community Outreach , Community and Economic Development .
Hunger , Education , Community Outreach , Community and Economic Development .
Skills :
Leadership , Computers/Technology , Team Work , Writing/Editing , Public Speaking , Fund raising/Grant Writing , Recruitment , Conflict Resolution .
Leadership , Computers/Technology , Team Work , Writing/Editing , Public Speaking , Fund raising/Grant Writing , Recruitment , Conflict Resolution .
SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
PCCE-Bucknell University (Food Security) VISTA
Program Start/End Date
06/02/2025 - 06/01/2026
Work Schedule
Full Time
Education level
Associates degree (AA)
Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: None
Program Locations
NEW YORK , PENNSYLVANIA
Accepting Applications
From 03/05/2025 To 07/11/2025
Contact
Lucio Perez
1 Dent Dr
Lewisburg PA 17837
5702955670
Lucio@pcce.org
www.pcce.org
Listing ID
121700
