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Community CookShop Assistant Training

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Program posted by: Food Bank For New York City

Posted on: June 21, 2013

Program description

Be a part of a city wide program, Community CookShop, ensuring children receive the nutrition education they deserve through a series of interactive lessons. Act as a CookShop Assistant to ensure the lessons run smoothly for children & parents alike. Starting July 8th until August 16th, Assistants commit to one (1) shift per week, for six weeks. This training is mandatory for anyone wishing to participate in the program.
Requirements:

  • Commitment: July 8th - August 16th, one (1) shift per week
  • Shifts are 2 hours long, available 7 days per week, between 9:00 am and 7:00 pm
  • After expressing interest, you will receive a list of specific sites and shifts to review. Signups for specific sites will occur after training
  • Volunteers MUST be 18 and up

As a CookShop Assistant you will:

  • Assist site leaders to prepare the workshop space
  • Answer client questions, hand out materials and provide assistance during the lesson
  • Distribute take-home recipes & pantry bags
  • Help wrap up the workshop space to prepare for the next week
  • Have a blast cooking healthy with kids and their families!

How to participate

Sign up for the CookShop training by visiting http://volunteer.foodbanknyc.org !

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