Internship Opportunity
Westmoreland County Food Bank- Summer Food Service Program (SFSP)
The Summer Food Service Program for Children is a federally funded program operated nationally by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and administered at the State level by a State agency. The Department of Education administers the program in Pennsylvania and reimburses sponsors (such as private nonprofits) for meals served at approved feeding sites in low-income areas to children 18 years and under.
Westmoreland County Food Bank will once again sponsor the SFSP in Westmoreland County for the summer of 2012. Last year the SFSP served an average of 542 meals per day at 19 sites throughout the county.
This year WCFB is seeking an individual with an interest or major in human services to assist the Resource and Programs Director with the planning and administration of this program through an unpaid internship. The time frame involved is May 1, 2012 through August 10, 2012 for approx. 20 hours per week from Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. There is some flexibility with schedule. Individual must be computer literate with experience in Microsoft Word and Excel and have their own transportation along with a valid PA driver’s license.
Internship Specifications
· Assist with program planning which includes the determination of returning sites and development of new sites.
· Assist with planning the mandatory training session for the Site Supervisors.
· Receive training information on the proper administrative responsibilities involved in the areas of monitoring, record keeping, reviews and evaluations for each site to be able to provide assistance in each area.
· Work with the food service provider to provide daily meal counts and make adjustments to the food orders for each site.
· Visit Summer Food Service Program sites throughout Westmoreland County on weekdays between 8 am-1 pm to complete the mandatory reviews and monitoring. Mileage reimbursement will be provided.
If interested, please send resume to:
SFSP Internship
Louise Wilhelm, Volunteer Coordinator
Westmoreland County Food Bank
100 Devonshire Drive
Delmont, PA 15626
724-468-8660, Ext. 13
