Summer Associate Illinois Institute for Rural Affairs VISTA
Summer Associates placed through the Illinois Institute for Rural Affairs will be working on a variety of projects. All projects will focus on food security and food/nutrition education. These activities may include establishment/development of farmers markets, community gardens, gardening education, cooking classes, nutrition education materials development and distribution, etc.
Member Duties : Summer Associates will work with not-for-profits on food security projects. Some of these projects include working at a community garden and food donation program, educating low-income youth and adults on proper nutrition, helping to develop farmers' markets and promoting fresh, local food to the low-income residents of the area.
Program Benefits : Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Living Allowance , Training .
Terms :
Permits working at another job during off hours , Permits attendance at school during off hours .
Service Areas :
Hunger , Community and Economic Development , Children/Youth , Community Outreach .
Skills :
Education , Public Speaking , Fund raising/Grant Writing , Leadership , Computers/Technology , Youth Development , Community Organization , Recruitment , Team Work , Communications , Public Health .
SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
Summer Associate Illinois Institute for Rural Affairs VISTA
Program Start/End Date
06/01/2026 - 08/09/2026
Work Schedule
Summer
Education level
High school diploma/GED
Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: None
Program Locations
ILLINOIS
Languages
English
Accepting Applications
From 03/15/2026 To 05/08/2026
Contact
Linda Lee Blaine
525 Stipes Hall
Macomb IL 61455
309-298-2647
iira.org
Listing ID
59930
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