Portland Fruit Tree Project

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We Are Hiring an AmeriCorps VISTA! - One Year Term

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The Volunteer and Outreach VISTA will help with formalizing, documenting, and growing the current volunteer and outreach programming to increase organizational capacity to grow, harvest, and share amazing fruit in the Portland Metro area. As a part of this plan, the AmeriCorps member will analyze existing systems and processes, develop a strategic plan to improve recruitment, retention, and recognition of volunteers, and design an evaluation plan for measuring the success.

The AmeriCorps member will also create outreach materials, calendars, and plans to increase awareness of programming. The member will do a fair amount of computer work, drive a van, truck, and/or cargo bike, lift up to 50lbs, climb ladders, bend/stretch in all manner of ways, and receive hands-on training. 

Program Benefits : Health Coverage* ,  Relocation Allowance ,  Education award upon successful completion of service ,  Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend ,  Childcare assistance if eligible ,  Living Allowance .   

*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits

Link to Apply Below!

https://my.americorps.gov/mp/listing/viewListing.do?fromSearch=true&id=125341

SUMMARYProgram Type:AmeriCorps VISTA

ProgramPFTP: Volunteer and Outreach Coordinator VISTA

Program Start/End Date03/10/2025  -   03/09/2026

Work ScheduleFull Time

Age RequirementMinimum:  18    Maximum:  None

Program LocationsOREGON  

Accepting ApplicationsFrom  01/02/2025  To  02/07/2025 

ContactMaria Mendez-Francisco1201 1st Ave SSeattle   WA   981342062360408, 104maria@harvestagainsthunger.org