Program Capacity VISTA- Connecticut Foodshare

Member Duties

• Visit Mobile Pantry and CSFP sites to understand program objectives, practices and challenges.
• Develop program improvements to increase value to neighbors attending mobile pantry and those receiving the Commodity Supplemental Food Program.
• Projects may include but not limited to:
• Instructional videos demonstrating best practices for serving guests at mobiles.
• Lead volunteer recruitment at mobile sites.
• Recruitment of 3rd party services at mobiles and CSFP sites (Nutrition Ed & other).
• Refine 3rd party tracking process.
• CSFP process improvements as indicated by the Management Evaluation by DSS.

Program Benefits

• Childcare assistance if eligible
• Living Allowance
• Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend
• Health Coverage*
• Education award upon successful completion of service
• Relocation Allowance
• Training

Skills

• Conflict Resolution
• Teaching/Tutoring
• Public Speaking
• Writing/Editing

Service Areas

• Education
• Community Outreach
• Hunger
• Health