Share Our Strength's Cooking Matters®
AmeriCorps National Direct Program
Locations that are currently accepting applications for AmeriCorps members wishing to serve with Cooking Matters include (this is the list of program that should be included. All others should be removed):
Little Rock, AR – Arkansas Hunger Relief Alliance
Allentown, PA- Second Harvest Food Bank of Lehigh Valley and Northeast PA
Dallas, TX- North Texas Food Bank
Atlanta, GA – GPAN, Georgia Coalition for Physical Activity & Nutrition
Responsibilities
Share Our Strength is seeking full-time AmeriCorps members to help its Cooking Matters Lead Partners in locations across the United States.
Cooking Matters AmeriCorps members will work with Lead Partner Cooking Matters staff to implement effective hands-on courses teaching families at risk of hunger that healthy cooking can be delicious, enjoyable-and most important-affordable. Members will:
- Coordinate Cooking Matters courses including managing the classroom, securing needed food and materials, and supporting volunteers and participants.
- Work with community-based agencies who host Cooking Matters courses for their clients in efforts to expand reach of program.
- Recruit, train, and retain culinary, nutrition, and support volunteers who lead Cooking Matters courses.
TRAINING:
Cooking Matters AmeriCorps members are part of local and national Cooking Matters teams and take part in all associated training and activities. AmeriCorps members will receive orientation training from Share Our Strength's Cooking Matters staff as well as Lead Partner Cooking Matters staff. Members will be part of a peer network of AmeriCorps members from around the nation and be a part of regular training opportunities including monthly webinars and two in-person retreats.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- At least 18 years of age
- High school diploma, or GED
- Interest in nutrition and/or culinary arts
- Driver's license and good driving record
- Public speaking skills
- Computer skills
- Volunteer management experience preferred
TERMS and BENEFITS
Full-time member term: 1700 hours of service within a 12-month period
The full-time member will receive a living allowance of $12,262, a basic health plan, training, child care (based on income eligibility), and an AmeriCorps education award of $5,350 upon successful completion of service.
For questions about Share Our Strength's Cooking Matters AmeriCorps National Direct program nationally, contact:
Allison Forrer, National Volunteer Program Manager
Email: aforrer@strength.org
