Master Food Volunteer Program
MASTER FOOD VOLUNTEER 2020
Virginia Cooperative Extension is looking for qualified applicants to become Master Food Volunteers!
Participants receive comprehensive training over four days:
Basic nutrition
Meal planning
Cooking techniques
Food safety
Working with diverse audiences
At the end of the training, participants are equipped with the knowledge and skills to confidently help others improve their lives through balanced eating and healthy living. In return, participants commit to 30 hours of volunteer service within one year of the training.
Opportunities for service include health fair displays, food demonstrations at farmers' markets, teaching food safety classes, submitting articles to the media on nutrition on wellness, assisting Extension nutrition programs for youth and adults, and much more!
Training Dates and Location
Fridays, April 7, April 14, April 21, and April 28, 2017 9a.m. – 3 p.m.
King George Citizen Center
8076 Kings Highway
King George, VA
Training Cost
Fee of $100 will include a notebook with educational materials, an apron, a tote bag and light refreshments and lunch each day of the training A limited number of scholarships are available.
How to Register
1. Download and complete the Master Food Volunteer Application (PDF | 791KB) .
2. Return the completed application by Friday, March 24, 2017 or until class is full.
By email: lvwright@vt.edu
OR
By mail:
Virginia Cooperative Extension King George County Office
Attn: Pegi Wright
10087 Kings Highway
King George, VA 22485
3. Applicants will be interviewed to determine their interest and availability.
4. Payment is due with application prior to deadline, March 24, 107 or until the class is full.
Check or Money Order. Make check payable to:
Virginia Cooperative Extension-King George
Contact your local FCS Agents with questions:
Pegi Wright - King George lvwright@vt.edu(540) 775-3062
April Payne - Spotsylvania arpayne@vt.edu (540) 507-7568
Katrida Williams - Stafford katridaw@vt.edu (540) 658-8000