The Grate Patrol Program Expansion Coordinator VISTA will be critical in our roll-out of a second Grate Patrol Canteen to bring meals, resources, and case management to individuals and families experiencing homelessness in DC. In conjunction with Program Services Staff, you will learn about our current Grate Patrol canteen, develop best practices lists for duplication, determine what elements will apply to the new demography and geography of a second Grate Patrol route, and work – with supervision and guidance - toward total funding and volunteer engagement. Perfect for those interested in social services, food insecurity, and volunteer or project management. Great for anyone interested in future nonprofit work, as The Salvation Army is a well-recognized and reputable international nonprofit organization. The Salvation Army is in 130+ countries and has representation in every United States zip code. Our mission is to serve all in need without discrimination. In the DC Metro Area, we serve an average of 70,000 people a year through housing for young mothers, meal programs, youth and music activities, substance abuse treatment, rent and utility assistance, and more. We value programs that help expand personal and professional horizons, such as our internship program and AmeriCorps VISTA. Hours: Mon, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Tuesdays 1:00 PM- 9:00 PM.
Member Duties : -1- Engage in community outreach and complete a needs-based assessment of current community food resources and community member access to those resources. Establish strategic locations for future Grate Patrol canteen stops -2- Build capacity of resources necessary to move forward with this second Grate Patrol canteen, as well as growing volunteer, corporate, and community-based relationships -3- Create, update, and maintain a resource booklet with information on shelters, housing, food, clothing, medical and mental health connections; Locate organizations that may be interested in providing meals once a month on canteen
Program Benefits : Living Allowance , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Training , Health Coverage* , Travel/Metro Stipend or Reimbursement , Relocation Allowance , Childcare assistance if eligible .
Terms :
Permits attendance at school during off hours , Car recommended .
Service Areas :
Disaster Relief , Community Outreach , Housing , Homelessness , Neighborhood Revitalization , Hunger , Children/Youth , Entrepreneur/Business , Community and Economic Development .
Skills :
Counseling , Communications , Fund raising/Grant Writing , Social Services , Writing/Editing , Non-Profit Management , Leadership , Team Work , Disaster Services , Conflict Resolution , General Skills , Recruitment , Community Organization .
VISTA Grate Patrol Program Expansion Coordinator
Minimum: 18 Maximum: None
Program Locations
VIRGINIA , MARYLAND , DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Washington/Baltimore
From 07/18/2025 To 05/01/2026
2300 Martin Luther King Jr Ave SE
ruth.mwanza@uss.salvationarmy.org
