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!

Training Dates

October 1, 8, 15, and 22, 2009
9:30AM - 4:30PM

Participants are required to attend all four training dates.

Training Location

Fairview at River Club
10835 Tidewater Trail
Fredericksburg, VA 22408

Carpooling may be available upon request.

Training Cost

$45.00 
This includes lunch on all four days, along with training materials and supplies.
Make checks payable to "Spotsylvania VCE".

How to Register

- Request an application from your local Family & Consumer Sciences Extension Agent.  
- Complete the application and return it to the Extension office with your $45 check.
- Applicants will be interviewed to determine their interest and availability.