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.
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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 Locations
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March 1 and 8, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Fairfax County Pennino Building
The Fairfax Room, 10th Floor
10211 Government Center Parkway
Fairfax, VA 22035
March 15 and 22, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Fairlington Community Center
3308 S. Stafford Street
Arlington, VA 22206
Participants are required to attend all four training dates.
Registration Instructions
Applications are due February 8, 2013.
http://offices.ext.vt.edu/fairfax/programs/fcs/MFV_training_2013_arl_ffx...
Training Cost
Fee of $70 will cover lunches, training materials, apron, tote bag, and supplies.
Contact your local FCS Agent with questions:
Katie Strong, MS, RD
Serving Fairfax and Arlington Counties
703-324-5203
