Master Food Volunteer Training

The Alexandria Childhood Obesity Action Network (A-COAN) is partnering with the Virginia Cooperative Extension (VCE) to expand the Master Food Volunteer Program in Alexandria.  The Master Food Volunteer Program combines your love of cooking, nutrition, physical activity, and helping others!  The corps of volunteers helps the Virginia Cooperative Extension reach more Virginians with up-to-date, research based knowledge on food preparation, nutrition, food safety, and physical activity. 

We are actively recruiting volunteers to participate in the March 2014 training class.  Space is limited and registration closes January 15th.  

Become a Master Food Volunteer

Do you:

• Love to cook?
• Want to learn more about nutrition and wellness?
• Enjoy volunteering?
• Want to make a difference in your community?

Virginia Cooperative Extension is looking for applicants to become Master Food Volunteers (MFVs). Volunteers help to lead Extension’s many nutrition programs in the community, such as:

• Cooking demonstrations
• Nutrition and cooking classes for adults
• Cooking classes at senior centers
• Nutrition classes for parents of pre-schoolers
• In school and after school programs
• Health Fairs
• Newspaper or newsletter articles on healthy eating, physical activity, and food preparation
• Education at food distribution sites
• Create your own!

Here are the details for the next training:

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

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

Download a 2014 training brochure. 

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

To apply or get more information contact:

            Katie Strong     or     Jennifer Abel

            703/324-5369              703/228-6417

            kstrong@vt.edu          jabel@vt.edu

 You can also access the application, scholarship form, and brochure with more details at this site: http://offices.ext.vt.edu/fairfax/programs/fcs/MFV_training_2014_arl_ffx.html