Volunteer Steward - AmeriCorps in Grand Rapids, Michigan at 165673 - Kids' Food Basket

Volunteer Steward (AmeriCorps Half-Time)

Kids’ Food Basket | Grand Rapids, MI

About the Role

At Kids' Food Basket, we believe every child deserves access to the nutritious food they need to learn, grow, and thrive. Through healthy food access, education, and community engagement, we work to nourish both body and mind while building stronger communities for children and families.

As a Volunteer Steward serving through AmeriCorps, you’ll grow volunteer engagement, expand food access efforts, and help build sustainable systems that strengthen Kids' Food Basket’s community impact. This role focuses on recruiting, training, and supporting volunteers while expanding programming capacity across food access, education, agriculture, and community engagement initiatives. You’ll gain hands-on experience in nonprofit leadership and volunteer coordination while serving alongside a passionate, mission-driven team

Position Details

· Service Term: September 14, 2026 – September 10, 2027

· Commitment: 900 service hours; average 20 hours weekly

· Time Off Maximum: 63 hours (7% of total service hours)

· Living Allowance: $16,200 annually ($623.07 biweekly before taxes)

· Education Award: $3,697.50 Segal Education Award upon successful completion

· Eligible for student loan forbearance and interest accrual payment for qualified loans

· Childcare benefits available for eligible AmeriCorps members

· Ongoing personal and professional development opportunities

What You’ll Do

· Recruit, engage, train, and support non-AmeriCorps volunteers across KFB programming

· Develop systems that improve volunteer retention, recognition, and long-term engagement

· Expand capacity for Sack Supper distribution, food access efforts, and community partner programming

· Increase capacity for produce harvest, food distribution, and summer program capacity-building

· Expand volunteer opportunities through additional hours, locations, and partnerships

· Participate in AmeriCorps trainings, monthly meetings, and service projects

· Travel occasionally to partner and community sites to support programming needs

What You’ll Bring

· Age 18+ and a U.S. Citizen, National, or Lawful Permanent Resident

· High school diploma or GED required; associate degree and relevant experience preferred

· Valid driver’s license and ability to successfully complete required AmeriCorps background checks

· Passion for Kids’ Food Basket’s mission and serving communities experiencing food insecurity

· Strong communication, relationship-building, organization, and teamwork skills

· Ability to lead and engage volunteers in a welcoming, collaborative environment

· Flexibility, initiative, and willingness to engage in hands-on service activities

Interest in volunteer management, nonprofit service, food systems, or community engagement

Why You’ll Love It

· Make a direct impact in the lives of children and families throughout the community

· Gain hands-on experience in volunteer engagement, nonprofit operations, and community outreach

· Build leadership, communication, and professional skills through meaningful service opportunities

· Serve alongside a mission-driven team committed to nourishing kids and strengthening communities

· Participate in personal and professional development opportunities throughout your service term

· Enjoy a dynamic role that combines volunteer coordination, food access, and community engagement

· Earn a Segal Education Award and access AmeriCorps benefits that support your future goals

· Help grow sustainable volunteer programs that create lasting community impact

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Reasonable accommodations can be provided during the interview process to ensure equal access and participation in accordance with applicable law.

Ready to make a meaningful impact? Join Kids' Food Basket as a Volunteer Steward and help nourish kids, strengthen communities, and grow through service. Apply today!