What if you could get paid to make an impact in the community and gain valuable work experience…all at the same time?
OneOC, in partnership with AmeriCorps, is proud to offer an AmeriCorps fellowship with The Giving Farm!
Summary: Service term is February 2022– July 2022 (reviewing candidates for immediate placement)
AmeriCorps VIP Fellows leave lasting legacies in the communities they serve by building strong, sustainable volunteer programs at nonprofits in Orange County. The Giving Farm is looking for an AmeriCorps VIP Fellow to join them in their mission to provide healthy, fresh, and local options to low-income communities. Through forming strategic partnerships, they form a powerful force which promotes student and community engagement in the California agricultural industry. AmeriCorps VIP Fellows will work towards building a stronger community among those experiencing food insecurities.
What You Will Do:
Work with leadership to build and strengthen existing volunteer program to further support the needs of the community
Increase volunteer engagement and outreach to gain new volunteers into the volunteer program
Serve alongside volunteers to provide guidance and improve the volunteer experience
Reinforce existing partnerships through further collaboration towards shared goals
In exchange for your service, AmeriCorps member benefits include:
Monthly living stipend of $1,454
Education Award of $3,247.50 (Members may use the education award to pay for current educational expenses at an eligible institution, to repay qualified student loans, or to do both).
Childcare (if applicable)
Student loan deferment and interest repayment
Extensive Professional Development and experiential learning opportunities
What Do You Bring? The most successful in this position have had one year or more of college experience, strong leadership and interpersonal skills, good technological skills, possess ingenuity and a can-do spirit, and are energized by serving others. Minimum Requirements:
18 years of age or older
High school diploma (some college preferred)
US citizen, US National, or lawful permanent resident of the US
Clear background checks (DOJ, FBI, NSOPW)
Apply TODAY by sending your resume to: HR@oneoc.org
OneOC is an Equal Opportunity Employer