Food Access & Garden Activation Intern
ORGANIZATION: International Rescue Committee
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BACKGROUND: Founded in 1933, the International Rescue Committee is a leading, non-sectarian, non- profit organization providing emergency relief, protection, rehabilitation assistance, resettlement services, and advocacy for refugees and victims of oppression or violent conflict. Domestically, our 29 offices across the U.S. ensure new arrivals have food, shelter, and clothing, and work with refugees to help them gain self-sufficiency.
SCOPE OF INTERN WORK: New Roots brings gardeners together to share their agricultural skills and connect with their new home and community by placing refugees in community garden sites across Salt Lake Valley. In addition to creating the opportunity to produce supplementary food, community gardens can also act as access points for health, nutrition, and other educational services. The Food Access & Garden Activation Intern will work primarly with the Central Park Garden site and surrounding community to develop and promote public workshops and youth activities in the garden.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
. Assist with development of materials and curriculum and facilitate logistics for public workshops that cover topics on nutrition, healthy eating, gardening basics, and wellbeing
. Assist in design and implementation of a youth garden program in collaboration with Head Start and/or local community center youth groups
. Collect information on local community needs and promote garden activities through door-to-door outreach and surveying
. Show refugee clients how to take public transit from home to nearby markets, gardens, and grocery stores
. Evaluate effectiveness of community programming on increasing healthy food access, engaging neighborhood residents, and changing food consumption behavior
. Assist in facilitation of Saturday farmers market as needed
REQUIREMENTS:
. Background in nutrition or health promotion
. UTA bus pass and familiarity with public transit system
. Motivated, creative, flexible, and able to work independently
. Strong organization and communication skills and ability to work as part of a team
. Excellent interpersonal skills, comfortable working with diverse backgrounds
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About International Rescue Committee
Location:
221 South 400 West, Salt Lake City, UT 84101, US
Mission Statement
The International Rescue Committee serves refugees and communities victimized by oppression or violent conflict worldwide. Founded in 1933, the IRC is committed to freedom, human dignity, and self-reliance. This commitment is expressed in emergency relief, protection of human rights, post-conflict development, resettlement assistance, and advocacy.
Description
Each year, thousands of refugees are invited by the U.S. government to seek safety and freedom. Forced to flee conflict or persecution, many refugees have survived against incredible odds. Refugees step off the plane with next to nothing but their dignity, hope, and determination. In Salt Lake City, the IRC helps approximately 500 refugees each year to rebuild their lives.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
221 S 400 WSalt Lake City, UT 84110
DATE POSTED
May 10, 2019
SKILLS
- Mentoring
- Organization
- Nutrition
- Problem Solving
- Multi-Tasking
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 3-4 Months 10-15 Hours a weel