Ending Hunger Corps

Ending Hunger Corps - DACF Senior Programming VISTA

The DACF Senior Programming VISTA will build capacity within the Maine Senior Farmshare Program ["MSFP"] and Commodity Supplemental Food Program ["CSFP"] by identifying methods to increase participation by and greater food access for eligible Mainers in both programs, through marketing and increased efficiency. Maine Senior Farmshare provides eligible Mainers with a "share" - $50 worth - of fresh, local produce from Maine farmers at no cost, while Commodity Supplemental Food Program provides low income elderly people with USDA nutritious foods. The Senior Programming VISTA will survey MSFP current and eligible participants and farmers to develop recommendations that enable better service to both MSFP participants and farmers. Working with CSFP's statewide panel, the VISTA will promote collaboration between CSFP and MSFP in order to build the capacity of both programs, looking for overlap between MSFP and CSFP participant application processes to minimize barriers, identify co-eligibility opportunities and co-recruit participants. In building collaboration, the VISTA will employ Geographical Information Services ["GIS"] tools to ensure regional coverage of program implementation, with a goal of coordinating sites to be jointly used by both CSFP and MSFP to maximize resources and increase the population served. Further help on this page can be found by clicking here.

Member Duties : Identify shared goals/projects of Commodity Supplement Food Program ["CSFP"] and Maine Senior Farmshare Program ["MSFP"] as they relate to promoting household economic stability and food security to increase collaboration between CSFP and MSFP. Increase participation in CSFP and MSFP through referrals by hospital and social services organizations and reducing barriers related to diversity, equity, inclusion, and location. Increase participation and customer satisfaction in MSFP and CSFP.

Program Benefits : Training , Living Allowance , Health Coverage* , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Relocation Allowance , Childcare assistance if eligible , ME StatePark Pass, Prof Dev Fund .

Terms :

Car recommended , Permits attendance at school during off hours , Permits working at another job during off hours .

Service Areas :

Hunger .

Skills :

Team Work , General Skills , Writing/Editing , Computers/Technology .