Program Overview
The Extension Master Food Volunteer (EMFV) program provides citizens with an opportunity to continue the work of N.C. Cooperative Extension by providing unbiased, research-based information on food systems, cooking, and food safety to our community. Under the guidance of Lee County Extension Agents, volunteers will complete a 30-hour training program to become Extension Master Food Volunteers. After program completion, volunteers will complete 30 hours of community service, which includes shadowing the supervising agent. With supervising agent approval, volunteers can provide community programming independently as well as continue to assist and shadow the supervising agent.Fill out the following Interest Form to get more information about the program.
- Conduct outreach efforts at community health fairs
- Teach cooking demonstrations partnering sites such as child care centers, schools, food pantry, senior center, etc.
- Assist at the Sanford Farmers’ Market
- Develop and provide program support for 4-H youth programs around cooking and healthy eating
- and more!
We are looking for volunteers with flexible work schedules who can dedicate time to training and community service requirements. Throughout the program, there will be lots of educational opportunities and events to continue the personal development growth as an Extension Master Food Volunteer.
