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PFTP: Volunteer and Outreach Coordinator VISTA
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PFTP: Volunteer and Outreach Coordinator VISTA
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Mission Our mission is to increase access to healthful food and strengthen communities by empowering neighbors to share in the harvest and care of city‑grown produce. We envision joyful communities that see every fruit tree as an abundant resource which contributes to a just food system and enhances the well‑being of people, community networks, habitat, and our changing climate.
Program Overview In this position, Portland Fruit Tree Project partners with Harvest Against Hunger through the Harvest VISTA Program, a program incubator and catalyst that utilizes a team of AmeriCorps members to build sustainable, community food security programs. Programs include gleaning projects, regional food security assessments, or expanding community‑run gardens. AmeriCorps members serve for one year, engaging in activities such as strengthening volunteer recruitment systems, creating systems to collect data and evaluate programs, and developing a communication plan. The program engages the broader community in creating long‑term solutions to food insecurity, providing members with hands‑on experience in community development and food systems while making a meaningful lasting impact.
Member Duties
Strengthen volunteer and outreach strategies.
Build capacity by improving existing systems and processes, enhancing recruitment, retention, and recognition efforts for volunteers.
Evaluate and improve the progress of systems built, pilot and create systems and procedures for new pruning and food preservation work.
Continue to develop outreach materials.
Program Benefits
Relocation Allowance
Childcare assistance if eligible
Living Allowance
Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend
Education award upon successful completion of service
Health Coverage*
Training
*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorpsvista.imglobal.com/
Terms
Car recommended
Permits attendance at school during off hours
Permits working at another job during off hours
Service Areas
Hunger
Community Outreach
Environment
Skills
Public Speaking
Computers/Technology
Recruitment
Communications
Environment
Team Work
Problem solving
Program Details
Program Type: AmeriCorps VISTA
Program: PFTP: Volunteer and Outreach Coordinator VISTA
Program Start/End Date: 03/09/2026 - 03/08/2027
Work Schedule: Full Time
Age Requirement: Minimum 18, Maximum None
Program Locations: OREGON
Accepting Applications: From 01/09/2026 To 02/21/2026
Contact Maria Mendez-Francisco 1201 1st Ave S Seattle WA 98134 2062360408, 104 maria@harvestagainsthunger.org https://www.harvestagainsthunger.org/vista/
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PFTP: Volunteer and Outreach Coordinator VISTA
role at
AmeriCorps
Mission Our mission is to increase access to healthful food and strengthen communities by empowering neighbors to share in the harvest and care of city‑grown produce. We envision joyful communities that see every fruit tree as an abundant resource which contributes to a just food system and enhances the well‑being of people, community networks, habitat, and our changing climate.
Program Overview In this position, Portland Fruit Tree Project partners with Harvest Against Hunger through the Harvest VISTA Program, a program incubator and catalyst that utilizes a team of AmeriCorps members to build sustainable, community food security programs. Programs include gleaning projects, regional food security assessments, or expanding community‑run gardens. AmeriCorps members serve for one year, engaging in activities such as strengthening volunteer recruitment systems, creating systems to collect data and evaluate programs, and developing a communication plan. The program engages the broader community in creating long‑term solutions to food insecurity, providing members with hands‑on experience in community development and food systems while making a meaningful lasting impact.
Member Duties
Strengthen volunteer and outreach strategies.
Build capacity by improving existing systems and processes, enhancing recruitment, retention, and recognition efforts for volunteers.
Evaluate and improve the progress of systems built, pilot and create systems and procedures for new pruning and food preservation work.
Continue to develop outreach materials.
Program Benefits
Relocation Allowance
Childcare assistance if eligible
Living Allowance
Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend
Education award upon successful completion of service
Health Coverage*
Training
*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorpsvista.imglobal.com/
Terms
Car recommended
Permits attendance at school during off hours
Permits working at another job during off hours
Service Areas
Hunger
Community Outreach
Environment
Skills
Public Speaking
Computers/Technology
Recruitment
Communications
Environment
Team Work
Problem solving
Program Details
Program Type: AmeriCorps VISTA
Program: PFTP: Volunteer and Outreach Coordinator VISTA
Program Start/End Date: 03/09/2026 - 03/08/2027
Work Schedule: Full Time
Age Requirement: Minimum 18, Maximum None
Program Locations: OREGON
Accepting Applications: From 01/09/2026 To 02/21/2026
Contact Maria Mendez-Francisco 1201 1st Ave S Seattle WA 98134 2062360408, 104 maria@harvestagainsthunger.org https://www.harvestagainsthunger.org/vista/
#J-18808-Ljbffr