Master Food Volunteer Program

Love Food?

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

Participants will receive 30 hours of training in basic nutrition, meal planning, cooking techniques, food safety, and working with diverse audiences.  They will be equipped with the knowledge and skills to confidently help others improve their lives through balanced eating and healthy living.  In return, participants will be asked to give back 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 agents with nutrition programs for youth and adults, and much more!

Future Training Dates

For more information, please contact Pegi Wright lvwright@vt.edu or (540) 775-3062.