Tasty Volunteer Opportunity
Huron County (Feb 17, 2012) – Interested in food and nutrition? Don’t mind talking to groups of people? The Huron County Community Food Advisors want you!
Community Food Advisors are trained volunteers who work with groups across Huron County to share information on healthy eating, preparing food and food safety.
Volunteer Co-ordinator Gail Fraser says Community Food Advisors can be anyone who has basic cooking skills and is comfortable speaking in front of people. The volunteers get extensive training before becoming certified. The 40 hour course covers healthy and nutritious food selection, healthy eating, budget-wise shopping, safe food handling and preserving food. Volunteers also learn about cooking demonstrations and giving community presentations.
Fraser says volunteers can be working or retired because the hours are flexible.
“One of the great things about becoming a Community Food Advisor is the chance to learn from dietitians, public health inspectors, public health nurses and other professionals,” says Fraser. “Besides gaining new knowledge, it’s a great group of people who like to have fun!”
For more information or a volunteer application form, visit www.huroncounty.ca/health or call Gail Fraser at the Huron County Health Unit by March 16th at 519-482-3416 extension 2312. The free training will run from April through June.
This program is sponsored by the County of Huron, Nutrition Resource Centre, Grand Bend & Area Community Health Centre, Zehrs Goderich and Hansen’s Exeter.
To see the Community Food Advisor (CSA) poster, please click here.
The deadline for volunteer applications is March 16 – get yours in TODAY!
Opportunities Project Update
The Opportunities Project works to create a sustainable food system by supporting food and farm businesses. It includes farmer training opportunities, market and infrastructure development as well as community engagement.
Current producer opportunities for involvement include a series of upcoming meetings to increase skills in marketing and value-added farm products. HPFTT is pleased to partner with the REACH Centre and all sessions will be held at REACH, 169 Beech Street, Clinton, Ontario.
Tuesday, February 28, 9:00 AM- 4:00 PM:
“Exploring Value Added”
A session led by OMAFRA specialists; that will explore your own ideas for value-adding on your farm and introduce the qualities needed for success. Cost: $40 (lunch included). [Snow date - February 29]
Tuesday, March 06, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM:
“Give ‘Em the Pickle: Does your Customer Service Smack of Self Service”
A video presentation and facilitated discussion. Cost: $10.
Tuesday, March 20, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM:
“When Pigs Fly: Obtaining a Small Business Loan from your Neighborhood Bank”
A video presentation and facilitated discussion. Cost: $10.
Tuesday, March 27, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM:
“Value-added Business Networking Event”
A facilitated discussion on how we as business owners can work together to build our businesses and the complimentary infrastructure necessary to further local food in Huron and Perth Counties. No charge.
Contact Opportunities Project Coordinator, Joan Brady, for more information.
“Huron County: The Makings of a Great Culinary Tourism Destination”
Monday, February 13, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Are you a grower, producer or processor in Huron County? Do you serve local food on your menus or on your shelves? Are you interested in developing the culinary tourism industry in Huron County?
Join us as we present an open discussion about culinary tourism development in Huron County.
This interactive session will be hosted by Rebecca LeHeup, Executive Director of the Ontario Culinary Tourism Alliance (OCTA), an industry-driven organization working to build capacity for culinary tourism development in Ontario.
We want to know where YOU see the culinary community in Huron County headed – have your culinary voice heard!
Click here to learn more.
