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Job Opportunities with the Inland Northwest Farmers Market Association

Job Opportunities with the Inland Northwest Farmers Market Association

The Inland Northwest Farmers Market Association is a 501(c)3 nonprofit coalition of 10 farmers markets serving the Greater Spokane Area. They work in a united direction to nurture and empower farmers markets as a vital tool for economic development, sustainable agriculture, fresh food access, and community connectedness.

They are seeking to fill two positions with their organization. Job descriptions and contact information are in the documents below.

AmeriCorps Opportunities

AmeriCorps Opportunities

Gabby Ryan, our neighborhood staff liaison, wanted to share this opportunity for community members to serve in the Spokane County United Way’s AmeriCorps VISTA Program.

She stated in her email:

It’s often described as the domestic Peace Corps, and allows for folks to do intentional and impactful community-based work. Being an AmeriCorps VISTA was what allowed for me to begin my work in the Spokane community, as I served as the AmeriCorps VISTA in Eastern Washington University’s Office of Community Engagement for two years. This is an excellent opportunity to share with folks more interested in community-based work (whether it’s government or nonprofit focused).

If any community members have questions about AmeriCorps, there’s contact info at the bottom, but they’re also welcome to reach out to me if they’re interested in an AmeriCorps Alumna’s local experience. There is a robust and strong AmeriCorps Alumni network here in Spokane, that includes many folks y’all work with on a daily basis. Myself, Councilmember Burke and Gretchen Chomas are just a few AmeriCorps Alumni who served in Spokane and stayed in the public sector in Spokane following our service terms.

509.625.6858 | gryan@spokanecity.org

What is AmeriCorps?
AmeriCorps is a federal agency connecting individuals and organizations through service and volunteering to tackle the nation’s most pressing challenges. VISTA (Volunteers in Service to America) is an AmeriCorps program designed to fight poverty through indirect, capacity-building service.

Why serve?
Enrich your life by helping others. When you serve with Spokane County United Way’s VISTA Program, you join a network of people and organizations dedicated to strengthening Spokane.

Current opportunities:

  • Summer Associates: Help prevent summer learning loss in Spokane’s youth! Serve full-time for 9 weeks at Spokane County Library District, West Central Community Center, The ZoNE, or Spokane Parks & Recreation. Apply here!
  • Affordable Housing Specialist VISTA: Build neighborhood capacity for affordable housing as an AmeriCorps VISTA Member in West Central, Spokane! Note: This is a full-time, yearlong volunteer opportunity in partnership with Whitworth University’s Dornsife Center for Community Engagement. Apply here!
  • Community Outreach VISTA: Build the capacity of community engagement programs in NE Spokane through AmeriCorps VISTA service! Note: This is a full-time, yearlong volunteer opportunity in partnership with Gonzaga University’s Center for Community Engagement. Apply here!

See all opportunities through the VISTA Program. For questions about the VISTA Program, please contact Kaela Loriz at kaelal@unitedwayspokane.org.

Paws on Patrol and Mounted Patrol Unit Are Back in Action

Paws on Patrol and Mounted Patrol Unit Are Back in Action

Now that summer is here, Spokane C.O.P.S. are moving forward with Paws on Patrol and the Mounted Patrol Unit!

They still social distancing and wearing masks, but they are out there!

Join up with Paws on Patrol today to fight back against crime in a “pawsitive” way as we get together to keep our neighborhoods safe.

The Mounted Patrol will be at Corbin Park this summer.

  • Sunday, July 12th – 12:00-1:00pm
  • Saturday, July 18th – 12:00-1:00pm
  • Thursday, August 6th – 12:00-1:00pm
  • Sunday, August 23rd – 12:00-1:00pm

Come out and see horses in your neighborhood parks and learn how to stay safe from crime!

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PPE Distribution for Small Businesses and Non-Profits

PPE Distribution for Small Businesses and Non-Profits

Greater Spokane Inc. (GSI) and Spokane County are distributing free Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to help Spokane County small businesses and non-profits reduce barriers to reopening and continue operations to keep employees and the public safe. Spokane County allocated
CARES Act funds to purchase the PPE.

OPENTogether, a free event (registration required), will to provide businesses and non-profits with 49 and fewer employees PPE supplies which will include hand sanitizer, disinfecting cleaner, disposable facial coverings and cloth facial coverings.

What: Free Distribution of PPE for Small Businesses and Non-Profits
Location: Spokane County Fairgrounds, 404 N Havana Street, Spokane Valley
Date: June 29 – July 2, 2020
Time: 9 am – 4 pm
Register: Business with 49 and few employees must register prior to pick-up

Cancelled – C.O.P.S. Mounted Patrol

Cancelled – C.O.P.S. Mounted Patrol

In an effort to keep volunteers and their horses safe, Spokane C.O.P.S. Mounted Patrol is cancelling the 2020 Season at Corbin Park till further notice.
The dates previously released for C.O.P.S. Mounted Patrol to visit the Emerson-Garfield neighborhood in Corbin Park were:

·         Saturday, June 6th – 12:00-1:00pm

·         Sunday, July 12th – 12:00-1:00pm

·         Sunday, August 23rd – 12:00-1:00pm

If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact Spokane C.O.P.S. Mounted Patrol Crime Victims Advocate/Captain Traci Ponto 509-954-9389.