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Summer Associate- Rooted in WyomingRooted in Wyoming promotes food security through community-based gardening and education initiatives. The organization establishes and supports gardens that produce fresh, nutritious food which is donated to local food banks, schools, and food assistance programs. By fostering partnerships, offering garden-based education, and empowering individuals to grow and share their own produce, Rooted in Wyoming strengthens local food systems and builds community resilience. These efforts help improve access to healthy food, reducing reliance on external resources, and creating opportunities for skill development and community collaboration. Rooted in Wyoming serves individuals relying on food banks; schoolchildren from low-income households who will benefit from fresh produce in school meals and "food bags", and garden-based education; and community members facing economic barriers to accessing healthy food. By increasing food production through community gardens and partnering with food assistance programs, Rooted enhances nutrition, food access, and community resilience for underserved groups. Further help on this page can be found by clicking here.Member Duties : VISTAs will build capacity for Rooted in Wyoming programming through efforts in three areas. Volunteerism: VISTAs will develop volunteer descriptions and marketing templates that are engaging and accessible to the entire community in addition to creating training and orientation materials to be used by Rooted in Wyoming staff in the onboarding of volunteers. Data-Collection: VISTA will develop tools for pre and post testing awareness and behavior for participants in Rooted in Wyoming classes as well as refine and streamline the current demographic information collected by Rooted in Wyo partners to assess successes and gaps in service. Policies and Procedures: VISTAs will assess current Rooted in Wyoming internal policies and procedures against AmeriCorps standards to ensure compliance and best practices in member, volunteer and staff management.Program Benefits : Living Allowance , Stipend , Training , Education award upon successful completion of service .Terms :Permits working at another job during off hours , Car recommended , Permits attendance at school during off hours .Service Areas :Hunger .Skills :Communications , Community Organization .