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Published 4/3/26 11:41AM

Nutrition Aide Parent Volunteer

Wayne Metropolitan Community Action Agency
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Detroit, MI
I Want to Help

    • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekends (daytime)
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours per week
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    16
    Cause Areas:
    Children & Youth, Volunteering
    Benefits:
    Training Provided
    Participation Requirements:
    Driver’s License, Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    18+

    Description

    The Parent Volunteer Nutrition Aide Program allows parents and guardians to assist with food service and nutrition activities while receiving flexible scheduling and hands-on experience. Volunteers support meal service operations while learning about nutrition, safety, and CACFP compliance.

    Parent volunteers may:

    • Assist with meal prep, portioning, and classroom food transport.
    • Help with menu planning and simple inventory tasks.
    • Participate in nutrition education and cooking experiences.
    • Learn ServeSafe and CACFP meal pattern requirements.
    • Support dietary and allergy-safe meal practices.

    If you are interested in volunteering, please fill out our registration form, and someone will be in contact with you. If you have any questions, please feel free to email us at volunteers@waynemetro.org

    Location

    On-site

    Multiple Wayne Metro CAA Locations

    7310 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48202, USA
    Directions

    Please note that we have multiple Head Start locations. If you are interested in finding a location near you, please visit our webpage: https://www.waynemetro.org/headstart/#locations

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