Americorps Morristown , TN 37813
Posted 7 days ago
Community Cares 23-24 Part Time
Members will coordinate and provide a variety of combined social support services to beneficiaries. Dependent on where the service site location and population served, member activities could be 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.
The goal for providing these services will allow beneficiaries to remain living independently in their own homes with the same or improved quality of life. 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.
The goal for providing these services to disadvantage you under 18 is to help create pathways for an overall healthier future. Assist families and individuals in need with resources and referrals to combat temporary crisis. Contribute to capacity building to nonprofits and Public Housing Authorities to sustain, develop, and expand programming for seniors and youth. Further help on this page can be found by clicking here.
Member Duties : Members will be assisting 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 : Stipend , Health Coverage , Education award upon successful completion of service , Childcare assistance if eligible , Living Allowance .
Terms :
Car recommended .
Service Areas :
Elder Care , Health , Homelessness , Community Outreach , Children/Youth , Education , Housing , Hunger .
Skills :
Social Services , Conflict Resolution , Youth Development , Teaching/Tutoring , Public Speaking , Team Work , Computers/Technology , Education , Leadership , Community Organization .
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