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FoodCorps Service Member Background Screening
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FoodCorps - Position Classification
About Us
FoodCorps is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in New York City. It was developed through a yearlong planning process facilitated by the National Farm to School Network, a joint program of the Center for Food and Justice at Occidental College and the Community Food Security Coalition. FoodCorps is led by Curt Ellis (filmmaker, King Corn), Cecily Upton (formerly Slow Food USA), Crissie McMullan (National Center for Appropriate Technology), Jerusha Klemperer (Slow Food USA), Debra Eschmeyer (National Farm to School Network), and Ian Cheney (Wicked Delicate).
Vision
The vision for FoodCorps is to recruit young adults for a yearlong term of public service in school food systems. Once stationed, FoodCorps members will build Farm to School supply chains, expand food system and nutrition education programs, and build and tend school food gardens.
The ultimate goal of the organization is to increase the health and prosperity of vulnerable children while investing in the next generation of farmers and public health leaders.
Background Screening Requirement
In order to be a volunteer or employee with an organization affiliated with the National Council of Nonprofits or one of their State Associations, each candidate is required to have a criminal background check completed prior to begining their service.
By selecting the appropriate job classification from the list below, you will ensure that the appropriate type of background check is conducted on your behalf.
Please select the position type for which you are requesting this background check.
