As you may know, Friends of Mascoma, has been working with UNH Extension to improve communication and address issues related to social isolation in the Mascoma region through our Mascoma Matters initiative. As a part of that work, we wanted to share with you a related opportunity being offered through UNH Extension, their Master Wellness Volunteer program. Have you ever wanted to take your volunteerism and community involvement to the next level? Would you like to improve your public speaking skills and learn more about building healthy communities? Are you looking to make connections and build on your professional development? If yes, this may be the learning opportunity for you.
Here is a link to the site and some information below. Link with complete description: https://extension.unh.edu/health-well-being/master-wellness-volunteers
Program Overview:
Are you interested in helping build a culture of health in your community? The UNH Extension Master Wellness Volunteer Program is an opportunity for adults to engage in learning sessions focused on creating community change for health.
First begun as part of the UNH Extension Well Connected Communities initiative, this unique program will allow you to connect with others as you build your toolbox for impacting individual and community health factors, environments, and systems.
Topics covered include:
nutrition
physical activity
disease prevention
health equity
public speaking skills
and so much more!
The next training series will begin on March 8, 2022. The program will consist of:
Six general training sessions held over Zoom on Tuesday evenings from 6-7:15 p.m. with independent learning requirements (time commitment: 20 hours)
Specialized training and volunteer service in one of three areas: nutrition education with food pantries, building community resilience or older adults and movement (time commitment: 10-20 hours)
We are currently seeking applications from adults from across New Hampshire. If you are interested in becoming a Master Wellness Volunteer, please apply below!
Questions? Please contact Zeanny Egea at (603) 600-8237 ext. 208 or zeanny.egea@unh.edu
Adults who want to volunteer in New Hampshire are invited to apply. Volunteers will undergo a standard background screening before admission. For persons with disabilities requiring accommodations, please contact Zeanny Egea. Given ample time, we will make any reasonable effort to make accommodations.
