Cultivating Connections is a nonprofit educational organization that provides real job skills in agriculture and home arts through internships, farm tours, and community supported agriculture (CSA) food shares.
Service Activities
As an AmeriCorps member you will support the youth internship program by providing supportive leadership and collaborating to deliver markets, CSA food shares, and other events. You will also serve as a professional mentor for interns as you help them to turn their interests into a college and career plan. Additionally, you will perform community outreach and share about Cultivating Connection’s programs through newsletters, social media, etc.
Community Need Addressed
Increase academic success and post-secondary attainment of local high school students
Position Outcomes
Provide college positive mentorship to high school juniors and seniors. Provide K-12 students, college students, and other community members opportunities to volunteer on Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Global Youth Service Day. Provide K-12 students, college students, and community members opportunities to grow food and gain agricultural experience, while also raising general awareness of Cultivating Connections Montana.
Benefits
Childcare assistance if eligible, Education award upon successful completion of service, Health coverage, Living allowance, Non-competitive eligibility (federal jobs), Relocation allowance (if applicable), Training
This site provides: Low-cost on-site housing. AmeriCorps College Coaches also receive: 10 Days of Personal Leave; 10 Days of Sick/Medical Leave; Professional development and training opportunities; Eligible for hiring preference with Employers of National Service; Access to My Life Expert member assistance program.
Skills you will gain
Education, Teaching/Tutoring, Youth Development, Team Work, Leadership
Competencies You Will Develop
Communication
Demonstrate sensitivity and empathy, Listen to and consider others' viewpoints, Maintain open lines of communication with others, Speak clearly, in precise language and in a logical, organized and coherent manner
Creativity & Problem Solving
Able to identify and define the problem, Capable of generating possible solutions, Select and implement well-considered solution
Teamwork
Stay positive and outcome oriented
Decisions
Identify and prioritize the key issues involved to facilitate the decision making process
Planning
Create plan of action, schedule tasks so that work is completed on time, Demonstrate the effective allocation of time and resources efficiently
Service
Be pleasant, courteous, professional and respectful when dealing with internal and external customers or clients, Evaluate customer or client satisfaction, Honor the privilege of being able to work with and for those being served, Recognize the importance of maintaining privacy and confidentiality of those being served, Understand and anticipate the needs of others, Understand the significance of maintaining a healthful and safe environment