Common Roots is a Vermont nonprofit with a mission of building a thriving local food system and healthy community through farming and nutrition education for all ages, where every person has equitable access to nourishing food they enjoy. This AmeriCorps VISTA project will strengthen the systems that support equitable access to nutritious food for low-income households in South Burlington and surrounding communities. Rising food and living costs continue to place pressure on working families, seniors, and individuals experiencing food insecurity. Common Roots addresses these challenges by connecting organic farming, nutrition education, and community-based food access programs. VISTA volunteers at Common Roots will build organizational capacity in communications, food access partnerships, volunteer engagement, and diversified fundraising. These roles will develop the infrastructure that connects farm production, Farm to School and Farm to Go programs, community meals, and food access partnerships. VISTA volunteers will not provide direct service, but will design and implement systems that increase program reach, improve coordination, and strengthen long-term sustainability. By improving access to healthy food, increasing food literacy, and strengthening community-based systems, this project will help reduce the economic burden of food insecurity and support long-term community health and resilience.
Member Duties : The Volunteer & Community Engagement Systems VISTA will build systems that expand volunteer capacity supporting food access programs for low-income households. Common Roots’ mission is building a thriving local food system and healthy community through farming and nutrition education for all ages, where every person has equitable access to nourishing food they enjoy. The VISTA will develop recruitment pipelines, improve role structures, and create systems to track participation and retention. Example deliverables include a volunteer tracking system and engagement pathway from entry to leadership roles. This work will increase capacity, expand program reach, and improve access to healthy food. The VISTA will take ownership of these systems and collaborate within a cohort. This role strengthens long-term community engagement in the local food system.
Program Benefits : Relocation Allowance , Childcare assistance if eligible , Health Coverage* , Training , Education award upon successful completion of service , Living Allowance , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend .
Terms :
Car recommended , Permits working at another job during off hours , Permits attendance at school during off hours .
Service Areas :
Entrepreneur/Business , Community and Economic Development , Education , Community Outreach , Hunger , Homelessness , Health , Environment , Children/Youth .
Skills :
Team Work , Communications , Community Organization , Recruitment , Non-Profit Management , Data Management , Writing/Editing , Public Speaking .
SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
SerVermont - Common Roots Volunteer & Engagement VISTA
Program Start/End Date
08/10/2026 - 08/09/2027
Work Schedule
Full Time
Education level
Some college
Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: None
Program Locations
VERMONT
Accepting Applications
From 04/02/2026 To 08/01/2026
Contact
Perrier Perrier
100 Dorset St
South Burlington VT 05403
8025856835
caitlin.perrier@vermont.gov
Listing ID
129178
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