Cooking Matters Nutrition Education Program Facilitator

Program Overview

Cooking Matters is a national nutrition education program run by Share Our Strength & The Food Trust. Through this program, The Park CDC to help community members learn how to clean/store/cook nutrient-dense foods, understand food labels, and maximize their grocery shopping budgets with healthy food selections. The program includes curriculum, materials, and training, and can be delivered in person or virtually.

Volunteer Needs

Volunteers will support the program by facilitating educational programs that teach people about nutrition and how to make improve their dietary habits and their overall wellbeing by making healthier choices both at the grocery store and in preparing food at home. The program content is delivered through a variety of formats, including seminars, culinary demonstrations and taste tests, hands-on cooking classes, and supermarket tours.

Registration Process

#1 - Complete the Digital Registration Forms:

• Volunteer Application
• Waiver and Release of Liability Form
• Photo Release Waiver

#2 - Attend a virtual Volunteer Orientation Session:

You can register for an upcoming session using this link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0949ABAA2BA7FDC43-53908905-newvolunteer

#3 - Attend a Cooking Matters Facilitator Training Session:

You can register for an upcoming session using this link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0949ABAA2BA7FDC43-54572846-cooking

For more information and/or questions:

• Visit https://www.theparkcdc.org/programs/volunteer
• E-mail volunteer@theparkcdc.org
• Call 704-209-5057 x2.
• Please note that this is an in-person volunteer opportunity only.