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Fruit and Vegetable Prescription Program Assistant

The Food & Health Network (FaHN) is an eight-county coalition of diverse stakeholders working to build food-secure communities and a thriving, healthy, regional food system through collaboration. 

Member Duties : As the Fruit & Vegetable Prescription Program (FVRx) VISTA you will provide critical support for the implementation, evaluation, and expansion of a growing regional produce prescription program. You will expand the capacity and impact of the program through coordination, communication, access to resources, and work closely with the FaHN Director, health care providers, local food retailers, and program participants. Specific duties include: managing a resource hub for partner organizations with information including shopping information, educational resources, etc.; working with partner organizations to increase availability of community/peer led cooking classes; coordinating a volunteer based ride-sharing program between FVRx participants; researching and designing a fundraising appeal for the FVRx program; collaborating with project evaluator to document impact. This position is ideal for someone who is interested in approaching public health issues through a lens of food security. 

Program Benefits : Living Allowance , Training , Health Coverage* , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Relocation Allowance .