Healthy Futures Coordinator

Healthy Futures Coordinator Join AgeWell Services of West Michigan as a VISTA Healthy Futures Coordinator and help build sustainable programs that support healthy aging, food security, and community connection for seniors in Muskegon and Oceana counties. This role is all about developing systems, strengthening volunteer engagement, and creating tools that will ensure lasting impact for underserved older adults. In this position, you will focus on enhancing nutrition programs like Healthy Harvest Kits and Fresh Farm Bags by streamlining operations and coordinating volunteer efforts to process and distribute fresh, local produce. You'll work closely with community partners, create "how-to" guides for program sustainability, and ensure these initiatives reach seniors who need them most. To support AgeWell's broader mission, you'll also expand the reach of senior wellness programs by identifying new locations, incorporating educational components, and creating interactive activities that promote health and engagement. By partnering with local organizations, you'll develop innovative approaches to combat senior isolation, ensuring homebound adults remain connected to their communities through sustainable, creative engagement strategies. Volunteers play a key role in AgeWell's success, and you'll build systems to recruit, retain, and engage a diverse volunteer base for essential programs like Meals on Wheels and senior transportation services. You'll design targeted outreach strategies, implement tools like VolunteerHub, and organize stewardship events that celebrate and sustain volunteer involvement. Your work will culminate in the creation of program evaluation tools and outreach systems to measure impact and raise awareness about AgeWell's vital services. By developing resources, tracking program success, and fostering partnerships, you'll ensure these efforts continue long after your service term ends. Further help on this page can be found by clicking here. Member Duties : As a VISTA Healthy Futures Coordinator at AgeWell Services, you'll build sustainable systems to support healthy aging, food security, and community engagement for seniors in West Michigan. You will enhance nutrition programs like Healthy Harvest Kits and Fresh Farm Bags by streamlining processes and coordinating volunteer efforts. Additionally, you'll develop wellness activities, create innovative strategies to combat senior isolation, and strengthen volunteer recruitment and retention systems for programs like Meals on Wheels. By building partnerships, creating tools, and evaluating program impact, your work will ensure seniors have lasting access to vital services that improve their quality of life. Program Benefits : Health Coverage , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Childcare assistance if eligible , Living Allowance , Relocation Allowance , Training . Terms : Car recommended . Service Areas : Health , Hunger . Skills : Communications , Recruitment , Community Organization , Public Speaking , Leadership .