Project POWER
AmeriCorps, Asheville, NC, United States
Overview
Project POWER AmeriCorps is a national service initiative based in Asheville, North Carolina that strengthens the capacity of nonprofit organizations and community partners working to address food insecurity and related social determinants of health. Through strategic placements and collaborative partnerships, Project POWER members support organizations serving children, youth, and families who experience barriers related to access to food, housing stability, economic opportunity, and supportive services. The program focuses on building sustainable systems that expand access to resources, improve coordination of services, and strengthen community infrastructure to address persistent disparities across Western North Carolina. Members help partner organizations develop stronger systems, processes, and partnerships that allow services to reach more people more effectively. Project POWER AmeriCorps members serve at a diverse range of nonprofit organizations, community-based programs, and partner agencies addressing food insecurity and social determinants of health. Members work alongside organizational leadership and staff to assess current systems, identify opportunities for improvement, and implement sustainable solutions. Service activities may include developing volunteer recruitment and retention strategies, improving coordination of food distribution programs, strengthening partnerships between community organizations, enhancing outreach strategies to reach underserved populations, and supporting implementation of data tracking systems that measure impact and guide program development.
Member Duties
Assist in developing or improving program systems that increase access to food
Support creation of program materials, workflows, and documentation tools
Improve coordination between partner organizations addressing food insecurity and related needs
Support development of partnerships among community organizations, schools, healthcare providers, and food access programs
Assist with outreach activities that increase awareness of available resources
Help coordinate collaborative initiatives that address social determinants of health
Develop or improve volunteer recruitment, onboarding, scheduling, and tracking systems
Support implementation of tools that improve volunteer engagement and retention
Assist with creation of training materials or orientation resources for volunteers
Program Benefits
Childcare assistance if eligible
Stipend
Training
Professional development
Health coverage
Education award upon successful completion of service
Terms
Car recommended
Permits working at another job during off hours
Permits attendance at school during off hours
Service Areas
Children/Youth
Homelessness
Health
Hunger
Education
Community Outreach
Community and Economic Development
Housing
Skills
Education
Youth Development
Teaching/Tutoring
Team Work
General Skills
Summary
Program Type:
AmeriCorps State / National
Program:
Project POWER
Program Start/End Date:
08/01/2026 - 07/31/2027
Work Schedule:
Full Time
Education level:
High school diploma/GED
Age Requirement:
Minimum: 17
Program Locations:
NORTH CAROLINA
Languages:
English
Accepting Applications:
From 04/01/2026 To 08/10/2026
Contact
Catherine Saunders
564 N Louisiana Ave
Asheville NC 28806
828-335-8247
catherines@childrenfirstbc.org
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Project POWER AmeriCorps is a national service initiative based in Asheville, North Carolina that strengthens the capacity of nonprofit organizations and community partners working to address food insecurity and related social determinants of health. Through strategic placements and collaborative partnerships, Project POWER members support organizations serving children, youth, and families who experience barriers related to access to food, housing stability, economic opportunity, and supportive services. The program focuses on building sustainable systems that expand access to resources, improve coordination of services, and strengthen community infrastructure to address persistent disparities across Western North Carolina. Members help partner organizations develop stronger systems, processes, and partnerships that allow services to reach more people more effectively. Project POWER AmeriCorps members serve at a diverse range of nonprofit organizations, community-based programs, and partner agencies addressing food insecurity and social determinants of health. Members work alongside organizational leadership and staff to assess current systems, identify opportunities for improvement, and implement sustainable solutions. Service activities may include developing volunteer recruitment and retention strategies, improving coordination of food distribution programs, strengthening partnerships between community organizations, enhancing outreach strategies to reach underserved populations, and supporting implementation of data tracking systems that measure impact and guide program development.
Member Duties
Assist in developing or improving program systems that increase access to food
Support creation of program materials, workflows, and documentation tools
Improve coordination between partner organizations addressing food insecurity and related needs
Support development of partnerships among community organizations, schools, healthcare providers, and food access programs
Assist with outreach activities that increase awareness of available resources
Help coordinate collaborative initiatives that address social determinants of health
Develop or improve volunteer recruitment, onboarding, scheduling, and tracking systems
Support implementation of tools that improve volunteer engagement and retention
Assist with creation of training materials or orientation resources for volunteers
Program Benefits
Childcare assistance if eligible
Stipend
Training
Professional development
Health coverage
Education award upon successful completion of service
Terms
Car recommended
Permits working at another job during off hours
Permits attendance at school during off hours
Service Areas
Children/Youth
Homelessness
Health
Hunger
Education
Community Outreach
Community and Economic Development
Housing
Skills
Education
Youth Development
Teaching/Tutoring
Team Work
General Skills
Summary
Program Type:
AmeriCorps State / National
Program:
Project POWER
Program Start/End Date:
08/01/2026 - 07/31/2027
Work Schedule:
Full Time
Education level:
High school diploma/GED
Age Requirement:
Minimum: 17
Program Locations:
NORTH CAROLINA
Languages:
English
Accepting Applications:
From 04/01/2026 To 08/10/2026
Contact
Catherine Saunders
564 N Louisiana Ave
Asheville NC 28806
828-335-8247
catherines@childrenfirstbc.org
#J-18808-Ljbffr