Volunteer Program Director Vista
Member Duties: The Americorps VISTA Rooted in Wyoming Volunteer Program Developer will work in coordination with Rooted in Wyoming staff to design, coordinate, and implement volunteer programs focused on school gardens, community gardens, and Rooted in Wyoming agriculture spaces at Bridges. This role will involve engaging parents, families, and community members in educational, hands-on gardening and local food initiatives to foster community involvement with Rooted in Wyoming, and increase food production for schools and food assistance programs. The Volunteer Program Developer will work closely with school officials, nonprofit organizations, and local partners to recruit, train and support volunteers. This position will report directly to Rooted in Wyoming’s Executive Director and collaborate closely with Rooted in Wyoming’s Program and Outreach Coordinator.
Program Benefits: Health Coverage. For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits.
Terms: Car recommended.
Service Areas: Hunger.
Skills: Communications, Volunteer Management.
Rooted in Wyoming promotes food security through community-based gardening and education initiatives. The organization establishes and supports gardens that produce fresh, nutritious food which is donated to local food banks, schools, and food assistance programs. By fostering partnerships, offering garden-based education, and empowering individuals to grow and share their own produce, Rooted in Wyoming strengthens local food systems and builds community resilience. These efforts help improve access to healthy food, reducing reliance on external resources, and creating opportunities for skill development and community collaboration. Rooted in Wyoming serves individuals relying on food banks; schoolchildren from low-income households who will benefit from fresh produce in school meals and “food bags”, and garden-based education; and community members facing economic barriers to accessing healthy food. By increasing food production through community gardens and partnering with food assistance programs, Rooted enhances nutrition, food access, and community resilience for underserved groups.
