Americorps Austin , TX 78719
Posted 4 weeks ago
City of Austin Shopping & Delivery Bastrop County
Are you passionate about public health and making a positive impact in your community? Austin Public Health is on the lookout for dynamic individuals to join our team as Grocery Shopper and Delivery Drivers.
As a Three Quarter-Time AmeriCorps member, you'll be at the forefront of combating food insecurity and spreading crucial nutrition and public health education. What You'll Do: • Supporting WIC Families: Your service will involve shopping for groceries and delivering them to families enrolled in the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program. • Educating and Empowering:
Spread awareness about nutrition and public health through engaging interactions with community members during deliveries. Why Join Us: • Make a Tangible Impact: Your efforts will directly contribute to strengthening communities in Bastrop County and beyond. • Professional Development:
Gain valuable experience in public health, community outreach, and service leadership. • Join a Nationwide Movement: Public Health AmeriCorps, in partnership with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), offers you the chance to be part of a national initiative driving positive change. Ready to embark on this fulfilling journey?
Apply today and be a catalyst for change in Bastrop County! Further help on this page can be found by clicking here.
Member Duties : Mitigate food insecurity of WIC participants. Respectfully communicate with WIC participants to schedule services, obtain grocery lists, and assess the food access and nutrition education needs of each family served.
Shop for Bastrop County WIC participants' groceries according to what they specifically request from their WIC Shopping List at WIC approved stores (HEB, Wal-Mart, Lonestar Family Market, etc.) using their WIC benefits card. Deliver breastpump and/or breastfeeding supplies. Attend required trainings and meetings for the WIC Shopping & Delivery Team.
Program Benefits : Education award upon successful completion of service , Living Allowance , Training .
Terms :
Permits attendance at school during off hours , Uniforms provided and required , Car recommended , Permits working at another job during off hours .
Service Areas :
Community and Economic Development , Community Outreach , Health , Children/Youth , Public Health AmeriCorps , Education , Hunger .
Skills :
Communications , General Skills , Team Work , Leadership , Public Health , Education , Social Services .
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