How to Join the 2026 Training Cohort
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Anyone interested in working with N.C. Cooperative Extension staff, state and county partners, and fellow EMFVs, to teach families and individuals skills that will help develop overall wellness. Ideal candidates are those who are committed to helping better their local community.
There are two opportunities to attend an interest meeting to find out more about the volunteer commitments. We invite you to join us November 4th, 2025 either at 12-1 p.m. or 5:30-6:30 p.m. at the McSwain Agricultural Center to learn more before submitting an application.
Please fill out the following interest form to receive more information about the program and our interest meetings. If you cannot attend one of the interest meetings, you are still eligible to apply! Please call our office if you have any questions about the application or the program.
Applications for the 2026 cohort are available for pickup starting November 4th at our interest meetings or during regular business hours at the McSwain Center. EMFV volunteer applications are due on December 2nd. The applications will be reviewed by Extension agents the week of and volunteer interviews will be conducted during the second week of December with candidates being informed of decisions soon after.
The mandatory EMFV volunteer in-person training will be held every Tuesday starting January 6th through March 10th from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.. The training costs is $30 per volunteer. This fee covers various materials for the volunteer, including a personal name tag and apron. Additionally, it covers the costs of program training documents, specialist time/support, monthly continuing education, and more. If costs are a barrier to joining the cohort, please do not hesitate to let us know! We do not want the fee to deter committed volunteers.
Other Expectations:
- Complete the EMFV application, interview, and pass a background check
- Complete mandatory 30 hours of training
- Communicate volunteer interests that suit your skills to your supervising agent
- Contribute 30 hours of shadowing your supervising agents within the first year of service
- Contribute 20 hours of service per year, and 10 hours of continuing education