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Americorps Together Service
Be a Together Change Maker! Together operates under the principle that food is a human right and all should have access to culturally appropriate food. Together offers a high-dignity and nutrition-oriented food pantry for food insecure individuals and families in the Omaha and Council Bluffs areas. Together's Americorps members have a wide range of opportunities to serve the Metropolitan Omaha community. Members will assist in daily pantry operations, guiding community members through the Choice Food Pantry at the main and satellite locations, design and assemble food pantry orders and deliver for the Home Delivery Program, support Together's environmental engagement, plan, plant and harvest from Together's Community Gardens, plan and assist in events such as the MLK Day of Service, Juneteenth, and other community outreach events. Further help on this page can be found by clicking here.
Member Duties : Choice Food Pantry: offer nutritious choices by stocking shelves, label food items based on their nutritional content, collaborate and cooperate with pantry staff to serve community members in food choices. Home Delivery Program: Plan and assemble food orders based on nutritional requirements and requests, plan delivery routes, serve community members through phone contact and actual delivery of items. Community Gardens: Plan, plant, and harvest from the gardens on site, share harvest with Choice Pantry and Home Delivery Program, educate community groups on basic gardening and plants. Environmental engagement: Support the compost and recycling program through collection and education. Event planning: Collaborate and cooperate with partners, Together staff, and volunteers to plan and participate in community-wide and pantry events such as MLK Day of Service, Omaha's Pride Parade, Juneteenth, and additional community outreach events.
Program Benefits : Living Allowance , Education award upon successful completion of service , Childcare assistance if eligible , Health Coverage , Training .
Terms :
Permits attendance at school during off hours , Permits working at another job during off hours , Car recommended .
Service Areas :
Environment , Community Outreach , Health , Children/Youth , Education , Hunger .
Skills :
General Skills , Communications , Team Work , Community Organization .