Volunteer Engagement Vista

Volunteer Engagement VISTA The Food Bank for Central & Northeast Missouri (TFB) is a hunger-relief network distributing food at no cost to neighbors at over 150 partner agencies and 190 schools. The Food Bank is located in Columbia, Missouri and serves a 32-county area that covers more than 18,000-square miles in central and northeast Missouri, reaching the state borders of both Iowa and Illinois (approximately one-third of the state). Our goal is to lead and collaborate to end hunger in the communities we serve. VISTA members serving with The Food Bank will engage in capacity building projects to enhance our work, and increase our ability to serve neighbors in our community. The Food Bank is a drug-free work place and equal opportunity employer. Further help on this page can be found by clicking here. Member Duties : Members serving in the role will help improve the effectiveness and efficiency of various projects relating to volunteer programs. Members will review current volunteer recruitment and training practices and develop improved methods of recruitment, including expanding the diversity of our volunteers. Members will develop enhanced protocols and procedures related to volunteer training, orientation and task management. Members will develop communication strategies to improve volunteer recruitment and engagement. Program Benefits : Living Allowance , Relocation Allowance , Childcare assistance if eligible , Housing , Education award upon successful completion of service , Stipend , Training , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Health Coverage . Terms : Permits working at another job during off hours , Permits attendance at school during off hours , Car recommended . Service Areas : Community Outreach , Health , Disaster Relief , Hunger , Community and Economic Development , Homelessness , Children/Youth , Technology , Veterans , Public Health AmeriCorps . Skills : Team Work , Non-Profit Management , Counseling , Veterans , Recruitment , Public Speaking , Community Organization , Writing/Editing , Social Services , Computers/Technology , Leadership , Disaster Services , Conflict Resolution , Communications , General Skills , Teaching/Tutoring .