Healthy Food Promotions Volunteer

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The Capital Area Food Bank, founded in 1980, is the largest nonprofit food distribution and nutrition education resource in the Washington Metro area; servicing the community through direct service and its network of partner agencies. Starting in the month of November, The Healthy Eating Department seeks volunteers for our Healthy Food Promotions Volunteer Team.

Primary Duties:

Perform cooking demonstrations in our Partner Agency lounge

• Prepare and hand out samples to customers, as well answer any questions about the products
• Assist chefs and instructors before, during, and after events in the Learning Center teaching kitchen, including food prep, cooking, and clean up
• Sort through recipes to add to the FB Recipe Database
• Shop for food (optional volunteer duty)

Minimum Requirements:

Minimum age requirement 18

• Basic cooking knowledge and culinary skills
  • Basic knowledge or strong interest in nutrition or health
  • Ability to stand for up to 3 hours during recipe testing, classes, and cooking demonstrations
  • Reliable transportation to and from the CAFB’s main distribution center in NE Washington, D.C.
  • Friendly and comfortable interacting with a wide array of people