Combine Your Love of Cooking and Nutrition - Become a Master Food Volunteer!

Master Food Volunteer Trainings in 2014

Virginia Cooperative Extension is looking for qualified applicants to become Master Food Volunteers!  

Participants receive 24 hours of 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!

 

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Training Dates and Locations

Extension is offering two training sessions for new Master Food Volunteers in Alexandria, Arlington, and Fairfax. The first training will begin March 7 in Arlington, and the second training will begin October 3 in Fairfax. 

Participants are required to attend all four training dates.

Fridays, March 7, 14, 21, and 28, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. - Applications due January 15, 2014

Fairlington Community Center

3308 S. Stafford Street

Arlington, VA 22206

 

Fridays, October 3, 10, 17, and 24, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. - Applications due August 15, 2014

Fairfax County Pennino Building

12011 Government Center Pkwy, 10th Floor Kitchen

Fairfax, VA 22035

Download a 2014 training brochure. 

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Training Cost

Fee of $90 will cover lunches, training materials, apron, tote bag, and supplies.

Scholarships

A limited number of scholarships are available. Recipients commit the bulk of their volunteer hours to programs in the county providing the scholarship. 

How to Apply

1. Download and complete the Master Food Volunteer Application (

http://pubs.ext.vt.edu/FST/FST-89/FST-89-PDF.pdf) 

2. Return the completed application by January 15 (Arlington training) or May 15 (Fairfax training). 

By email: jabel@vt.edu and kstrong@vt.edu

OR

By mail:

Virginia Cooperative Extension Arlington Office

Attn: Jennifer Abel and Katie Strong

3308 S. Stafford St.

Arlington, VA 22206

3. Applicants will be interviewed to determine their interest and availability. 

4. Payment is due on the first day of class.