Description
IMPORTANT: In order to continue the application process, please register with My AmeriCorps portal and apply here: https://my.americorps.gov/mp/listing/viewListing.do?id=78754&fromSearch=true
About you: You are a dynamic change maker who is ready to roll up your sleeves, throw on a vegetable costume, and get in the kitchen with our students!
Our mission: Food Literacy Center’s mission is to inspire kids to eat their vegetables. Our program delivers hands-on cooking and nutrition lessons to elementary school kids that are approachable, healthy, and fun!
Why this matters: Only 4% of American children eat their recommended daily servings of vegetables. 38% of California children are overweight. Researchers believe that we have two generations of Americans who do not know how to cook. Meanwhile, the entire global food chain may account for a third of what’s heating our planet. Our current food system is taking a toll on our health, the environment, our kids and the economy.
Join Us: Food Literacy Center’s team of AmeriCorps members become certified Food Geniuses through an intensive training program, while working hands on to teach cooking and taste new fruits and vegetables with elementary school students.
We’re looking for energetic folks with a positive attitude and a can-do spirit. We want team players who have good judgement and can solve problems independently. Most of all, we need bright, dynamic people who are ready to dedicate a year of their lives to advancing food literacy education in underserved, low-income public schools.
IMPORTANT: In order to continue the application process, please register with My AmeriCorps portal and apply here: https://my.americorps.gov/mp/listing/viewListing.do?id=78754&fromSearch=true
About you: You are a dynamic change maker who is ready to roll up your sleeves, throw on a vegetable costume, and get in the kitchen with our students!
Our mission: Food Literacy Center’s mission is to inspire kids to eat their vegetables. Our program delivers hands-on cooking and nutrition lessons to elementary school kids that are approachable, healthy, and fun!
Why this matters: Only 4% of American children eat their recommended daily servings of vegetables. 38% of California children are overweight. Researchers believe that we have two generations of Americans who do not know how to cook. Meanwhile, the entire global food chain may account for a third of what’s heating our planet. Our current food system is taking a toll on our health, the environment, our kids and the economy.
Join Us: Food Literacy Center’s team of AmeriCorps members become certified Food Geniuses through an intensive training program, while working hands on to teach cooking and taste new fruits and vegetables with elementary school students.
We’re looking for energetic folks with a positive attitude and a can-do spirit. We want team players who have good judgement and can solve problems independently. Most of all, we need bright, dynamic people who are ready to dedicate a year of their lives to advancing food literacy education in underserved, low-income public schools.
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Living Allowance
$1245
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$1245 monthly
Benefits
Childcare assistance if eligible, Education award upon successful completion of service, Health coverage, Living allowance, Student loan forbearance, Training
Additional Benefits
Immediate access to working with high-need students
Mentorship from Food Literacy Center staff
Opportunities to develop relationships with Food Literacy Center’s many community partners
Robust calendar of professional development training throughout the service term
A chance to complete a year of service while working alongside a team of dedicated, smart, and FUN colleagues.
Education Requirements
GED
Desired Languages
English, Hmong, Spanish
Other Conditions
Car recommended
Permits attendance at school during off hours
Uniforms provided and required
Subject to criminal background check