Be part of a new municipal program to provide food for food-insecure folks in the capitol city! Spend a season learning about no-till farming, running a low-income farm-stand, Meals on Wheels programming, and how to build community through service and volunteerism. You’ll gain a ton of practical skills and have a chance to practice your leadership through leading volunteers. No experience is required in the above fields, only a willingness to learn and an ability to value community and collaborate with others. Montpelier Parks & Trees mission is to steward Montpelier’s Parks, Trees, and Natural Areas for the enjoyment and health of all. This position is geared towards supporting the FEAST initiative of the City of Montpelier. The FEAST initiative is a collaboration between the Parks & Trees Department, the Recreation Department, and the Montpelier Senior Activity Center, with a purpose to grow, process, and distribute food to food-insecure folks and older adults. Position begins March 1st, 2023 and ends August 11th, 2023. Some flexibility with the start and end date. This position is Half Time: Requires 915 hours for an average of 40 hours per week for 26 weeks. Member will receive a living allowance of $13,500 (pre-tax), and an education award of $3,247.50 (pre-tax) upon successful completion of service. To Apply: https://vhcb.org/our-programs/vhcb-americorps/positions
