Marianist PULSE
Goal of Program: Marianist PULSE (Partners in Urban Leadership, Service and Education) is a postgraduate servant leadership and social justice initiative sponsored by the Marianists.
PULSE is a one or two-year volunteer commitment to live in community with other PULSE volunteers in Dayton, Ohio. During this time volunteers serve and learn full-time at a local nonprofit organization, gain leadership skills and become part of the diverse Marianist family.
PULSE volunteers glean knowledge of the Marianist charism and spirituality. Major themes of Catholic Social Teaching and their relevance to advancing justice, reconciliation, and the integrity of creation guide the formation of volunteers. Leadership development includes community building theory with a focus on servant leadership, consensus organizing, critical systemic analysis, etc. PULSErs gain skills in reflective learning and the ability to apply and derive practical knowledge to the practice of advancing justice.
Placement Type: Long-term: Participants will commit to 11 months of full-time service to Dayton area non-profit agencies who serve alongside communities of those who are vulnerable.
Our current volunteer positions impact the following areas:
– Environmental justice education and outreach
– Urban farming and food justice
– Youth empowerment, mentoring and tutoring
– Health Equity
– Student support services for Spanish speaking families
– Literacy and ESOL support
– Ministry with families experiencing homelessness
– Family engagement and student social services support
– Working alongside clinical counselors and social workers
Program Categories
Urgent Opportunity Listing
Food Access & Community Outreach Coordinator
Posted By: Marianist PULSE
Countries: United States
States: OH
Role at Mission of Mary Cooperative
Mission: Our mission is to improve the community life of the Twin Towers neighborhood by engaging in urban agriculture, urban land restoration, and community education.
Organization Objectives:
To acquire, restore, and maintain vacant urban land so that it is functional and attractive to East Dayton’s Twin Towers neighborhood.
To cultivate and distribute nutritious food to the people of the neighborhood who do not have economic or geographical access to this food and to educate them on the use of this food.
To educate persons on simple and just Christian living, social justice, urban agriculture, native land restoration, and land stewardship. To undertake the necessary administrative and fundraising activities to advance the Mission of Mary Cooperative.
Responsibilities:
Farm Educational Programs
Assist in managing and fulfilling project outcomes for the Backyard Garden and Community Garden programs at MMC.
Assist in expanding educational reach of MMC through coordinating farm tours and educational programming.
Undertake necessary tasks to carry out future year-round farm educational programs developed at MMC.
Food Production and Distribution
Learn and perform all techniques of sustainable agriculture used at MMC
Assist Farm Manager and seasonal staff in all aspects of food production and garden maintenance.
Take a leadership role in the coordination of food distribution programs; the CSA program, Farm Market, and Community Meals
Volunteer Group Leadership
Create a positive experience for volunteers that visit MMC including educational tours, constructive task accomplishment, and age appropriate dialogue during work.
Lead or coordinate reflections and shared meals for volunteer groups if requested.
Develop new off-site volunteer opportunities and seek out project teams and individuals to fulfill MMC’s needs.
Participate alongside Farm Manager in planning crop rotations and food distribution plans throughout the growing season.
Plan events or experiences to build connections among the lay Marianist family in Dayton and the families/individuals served by the work of MMC.