ISU Greenhouse Assistant

ISU Greenhouse Assistant

Through the Idaho HealthCorps AmeriCorps program, Idaho State University's Institute of Rural Health places members across the state to address the health needs of Idaho's low-income children and families in rural underserved areas. AmeriCorps members will be responsible for providing health education and health screening activities, which will result in improved access to health care in Idaho. In addition, the AmeriCorps members will leverage additional community volunteers who will be engaged in assisting the AmeriCorps members at their placement sites. Many Idaho residents are from rural, low income and underserved areas and face significant health care challenges. Families from low-income backgrounds are often uninsured, may have language barriers, and often lack access to health care due to lack of transportation, income or limited health literacy. As a result, the Idaho HealthCorps AmeriCorps member service locations stretch across most areas of the state. Further help on this page can be found by clicking here.

Member Duties : As the ISU Garden Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting the production of edible food to supply the on- campus food pantry while addressing campus-wide food insecurity among students. Help manage planting schedules, cultivation, watering, weeding, and pest control to ensure optimal growth and yield of edible produce. Engage with campus stakeholders, including students, faculty, staff, and community members, to raise awareness about food insecurity issues and promote participation in garden-related activities. Recruit and train volunteers to assist with edible garden, including weeding, planting, harvesting, and maintenance. Provide guidance and support to volunteers, fostering a sense of community and shared responsibility for the project's success. Member does not participate in prohibited activities. Member does not supplement, duplicate, or displace staff members at host site.

Program Benefits : Education award upon successful completion of service .

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