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Join AmeriCorps and be part of a statewide movement using food as medicine. You’ll help get fresh, healthy food into the homes of Ohioans who need it most—while making a real difference in your community. In Spring, we will be hiring for our summer positions. Stay tuned to submit your application!

We’re placing passionate people (full-time or part-time) in cities across Ohio—Cleveland, Akron, Lorain, Columbus, Lima, Dayton, and Logan—to support local food banks and pantries.

As a member, you might:

Support food banks in offering healthy options that meet research-based nutrition guidelines. Help connect doctors and healthcare providers with local food resources for their patients. Expand programs that provide ready-to-eat, healthy grocery boxes to families.

By joining, you’ll gain hands-on experience, grow your skills, and play a key role in tackling hunger as a health issue. This is your chance to give back, meet amazing people, and change lives—starting with the people right in your own community.

Apply now to help Ohio eat healthier and live better!

AmeriCorps VISTAs are national service members that perform indirect service at local organizations, such as recruiting volunteers, building program curriculums, fundraising and grant writing, connecting communities with resources, and creating sustainability within their agencies. As part of the Corporation for National and Community Service, AmeriCorps VISTA provides an opportunity for individuals to gain professional experience while contributing to long-lasting solutions to the problems of poverty and inequity in local communities.

The Ohio Association of Foodbanks has operated one of Ohio’s largest AmeriCorps VISTA programs since 2006. Through our AmeriCorps VISTA program, ShareCorps, you can find a one-year, full-time position focused on creating meaningful change for people living at or near poverty.

Benefits of your service include: Living allowance of around $1,150 per month Health care allowance provided End of Service Award of either $6,495 Eli Segal Education Award or $1,800 cash stipend Qualified loans placed into forbearance and interest accrued during year paid NEW: Bonus housing allowance! Childcare benefits provided, if eligible Relocation allowance, if applicable Biannual in-service trainings and professional development opportunities

Interested in making a lasting impact? Join us as we expand access to the most integral form of medicine: nutritious food. Be at the cutting edge of the Hunger and Health movement!

The Ohio Association of Foodbanks has available Hunger and Health AmeriCorps VISTA positions at 20 locations throughout Ohio.

Benefits of your service include:

Living allowance of around $1,150 per month Health care allowance provided End of Service Award of either $6,345 Eli Segal Education Award or $1,800 cash stipend Qualified loans placed into forbearance and interest accrued during year paid Childcare benefits provided, if eligible Relocation allowance, if applicable Biannual in-service trainings and professional development opportunities

If you want to be on the forefront of the future of food security, health, and wellbeing, and you have an interest in leading coalitions and community organizations toward systemic change, we want you on our team!

Learn more about AmeriCorps VISTA national service and submit your application to available positions today. To view available position listings and apply, visit this link.