TMA Pgcc Community Garden

TMA PGCC Community Garden

Prince George's Community College (PGCC) with students, staff and community members, will plan and develop a community garden to address food insecurity and promote healthy eating among low-income populations on and near the college campus. Organizational partners will include the University of Maryland Cooperative Extension and local organizations. The Transform Mid-Atlantic (TMA) AmeriCorps VISTA member will serve as an intermediary between partners and coordinate the planning and development of the project. It is anticipated that the development and implementation of this project will be three years and achieve the following outcomes: increase in food literacy among PGCC students, increase local food reliance, increase accessibility and consumption of healthy food and minimize food insecurity within the community. This project will advance a culture of equity by giving all campus and local community members the opportunity to learn and practice sustainable gardening as well as increase accessibility to and availability of fresh, local produce. It also aligns with AmeriCorps Healthy Futures priority by promoting healthy eating as a human right and aiming to eliminate economic and racial barriers to food security and improved health outcomes. Further help on this page can be found by clicking here.

Member Duties : The TMA AmeriCorps VISTA resources are essential to the development and implementation of this project. The TMA AmeriCorps VISTA member will provide the following:

• Coordinate the development of service-learning activities as related to the garden.

• Assist in facilitating the integration of the garden with the campus food pantry.

• Coordinate the building and development of the garden.

• Assist in fundraising for garden equipment and installation materials.

• Help maintain the project timeline.

• Recruit volunteers for workdays, educational programs, and garden maintenance.

• Assist in monitoring project impact on community members.

Program Benefits : Tuition waiver for any PGCC credit or no , Health Coverage* , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Education award upon successful completion of service , Living Allowance , Childcare assistance if eligible , Relocation Allowance , Training , Stipend .

Terms :

Permits working at another job during off hours , Car recommended , Permits attendance at school during off hours .

Service Areas :

Community Outreach , Education , Hunger .

Skills :

Fund raising/Grant Writing , Public Speaking , General Skills , Communications , Writing/Editing , Recruitment , Education , Team Work , Community Organization .