Trevecca Urban Farm VISTA

The Trevecca Urban Farm VISTA position at AmeriCorps focuses on alleviating poverty in Nashville's 37210 area by enhancing community partnerships and promoting healthy behaviors. Members will engage with students, residents, and local businesses through various activities aimed at developing sustainable practices and youth leadership. The role includes training, an education award, and other benefits, while allowing for additional employment during off hours.
Trevecca Nazarene University’s VISTA goal is to mobilize higher education and community resources to help alleviate poverty by addressing hunger and educational needs in in one of Nashville’s poorest neighborhood, the 37210 zip code and, in the process, further develop and strengthen a growing network of campus and community partnerships. Trevecca has been located in the heart of the 37210 zip code and is committed to strengthening this community and minimizing the suffering caused by extreme poverty. Members may anticipate inspiring and capturing the synergy in the neighborhoods by linking the University, students, residents, and local businesses to reduce poverty. Trevecca Urban Farm will combine environmental interests, healthy lifestyles, and leadership skills to promote youth development.

Member Duties : Trevecca Urban Farm VISTA will focus on improving the healthy behaviors of students and neighbors. Farm team and VISTA will strive to identify the greater capacity of Trevecca neighbors related to conserving and restoring natural spaces through the development of healthy ecosystems in the neighborhood. TUFV will collaborate with the campus VISTA team to extend relationships with organizations, business leaders, University staff, and students through planting, biking, and various events. These connections will activate, exemplify, enforce, and share practices that help alleviate poverty. TUFV will promote volunteer and service recruitment as well as reporting on participation through campus social media and marketing to include a variety of local sources to highlight youth demonstrating healthy habits and sustainable living practices. TUFV will participate in weekly Grants Academy training and production to support external funding and synergy with other VISTA members.

Program Benefits : Housing , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Health Coverage* , Training .

Terms :
Permits working at another job during off hours .

Service Areas :
Children/Youth , Community Outreach , Community and Economic Development , Environment , Neighborhood Revitalization , Health .

Skills :
Environment , Business/Entrepreneur , Fund raising/Grant Writing , Leadership , Team Work , Public Health , Teaching/Tutoring , Urban Planning , Community Organization , Education , Youth Development .

SUMMARY

Program Type:

AmeriCorps VISTA

Program

Trevecca Urban Farm VISTA

Program Start/End Date

07/31/2024 - 03/22/2025

Work Schedule

Full Time

Education level

Some college

Age Requirement

Minimum: 18 Maximum: None

Program Locations

TENNESSEE

Languages

English

Accepting Applications

From 05/01/2024 To 03/22/2025

Contact

Janice Lovell

333 Murfreesboro Pike

Nashville TN 37210

615-248-1563

jelovell@trevecca.edu

trevecca.edu

Listing ID

81634