REDMOND, OREGON – Concerned about the food and shopping choices people are making that affects their health? If you enjoy helping people discover ways to improve their lifestyle then you might enjoy becoming an Oregon State University Extension Volunteer in Central Oregon for the Family Food Education Program.

Volunteers demonstrate healthy recipes at food pantries, WIC or DHS and help our OSU Extension staff educate our communities on health and nutrition.

To become a Nutrition Education Volunteer applicants take a 6 hour class on October 29th, 9 AM to 3 PM at the OSU Extension office on the Deschutes County Fairgrounds in Redmond. Once trained, volunteers commit to 6 months of service in or near their local town in Central Oregon.

New volunteers also have the option to team teach or work in a support role. Read more about the program and see the application on the OSU/Deschutes County web site, http://extension.oregonstate.edu/deschutes/nutrition-education. You can print your own application or pick one up at the OSU/Crook, Deschutes or Jefferson County Extension office.

To apply, submit your application to Jamie Fitch, Education Coordinator by October 28th at jamie.fitch@oregonstate.edu or submit to the Deschutes County Extension office. If you have questions please call Jamie Fitch at 541-306-6135.

Central Oregon Nutrition Education Volunteers Sought by OSU Extension; Training Session in Redmond; Apply by October 28th

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