Join the Extension Master Food Volunteer Program
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Do you enjoy cooking, learning about diet and health, or local food system work?
Are you a responsible person who likes to work with others? If so, the Extension Master Food Volunteer program may be a perfect opportunity! The 2024 application for this program is now open to Watauga and Caldwell residents. The application deadline is April 8th.
Email questions or completed application to margie_mansure@ncsu.edu or drop by or mail to N.C. Cooperative Extension, 971 West King St., Boone, NC. 28607
The Extension Master Food Volunteer program, modeled after the Extension Master Gardener Volunteer program, is designed to provide volunteers the opportunity to support Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) extension agents with food-related programming. Volunteers will receive a core curriculum of 30 hours of training which includes field trips, and will then shadow/assist the extension agent for 30 hours during their first year.
Video about Master Food Volunteer Program
Food-related volunteer activities may include assisting with cooking classes, conducting food demonstrations in the community, serving on the local food promotion and food security boards, volunteering at donation stations at farmers’ markets, volunteering at the High Country food hub, teaching nutrition/gardening lessons at childcare centers, and others.
Location: American Legion in Blowing Rock
Training Dates: Every Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
4/23, 4/30, 5/7, 5/14, 5/21, 5/28
Charge covers cooking demonstrations, educational materials, administration fees to NC State Extension and field trips: $90