Volunteer Opportunities

Click here to submit a volunteer opportunity.

Why volunteer?

Connect your classroom knowledge in the real world setting:
Learn ways to provide nutrition education to the community.

Network with nutrition, dietetic and other health professionals:
This may be one of the first steps in building a lifelong involvement with your profession.

Build your resume:
It is all about experience and leadership. Volunteer service will be an important avenue to build your resume.

Make a difference:
Your work can touch someone’s life improving their health and well-being.

Where do I start?

Describe your training in nutrition, dietetics, food service and education…..offer your skills!

Suggestions for volunteer opportunities in your area:

- Local hospitals and medical centers
- County health department
- Nursing home
- Senior center
- Headstart
- Day Care Programs
- United Way
- Food bank
- Athletic teams – Neighborhood sports organizations
- School food service
- State Extension Services
- Food Stamp Programs
- Food/Grocery Cooperative Programs - After School Programs such as: Boys and Girls Club or YMCA/YWCA

Check out:
Volunteer Match

Suggestions for summer opportunities:

National Association for College and University Food Service Summer Camps:

Health Summer Camps

Diabetic Camps