Master Wellness Volunteer Training
Become a Volunteer!
We train individuals who are interested in health and wellness to be Master Wellness
Volunteers to assist the Family and Consumer Sciences program in their local county
OSU Extension office. The program is designed for individuals at least 21 years of age who are already
Master FCS volunteers with at least a high school degree or equivalent. The training
focuses on nutrition, dietary guidelines, food safety, healthy lifestyle choices,
physical activity, stress management, mindfulness and additional wellness subjects.
How to Apply
To apply to be a Master Wellness Volunteer please contact your county Family and Consumer
Sciences Extension educator. Applicants must already be a Master FCS Volunteer or
will soon achieve this status. Complete a background check through your county Extension
office.
Is Becoming A Master Wellness Volunteer For You?
Benefits of Volunteering
- instruction in basic health and wellness topics
- become a member of a working team providing a valuable service to clientele
- experience that may be useful for future work
- development of skills in teaching and working effectively with groups
- personal growth and recognition in the community
- increase leadership, public speaking and program management skills
- personal satisfaction of enabling individuals to become healthier and improve their quality of life
Specific Duties May Include
- maintain professional relationships and communication with county Extension staff
- assist in promoting programs and recruiting participants
- solicit donations for supplies and materials, when appropriate
- prepare instructional materials and samples
- work as a team member, or individually, to present lessons utilizing teaching methods and techniques best suited to the subject matter and audience
- preparation of space and clean up before and after class
- assist in the maintenance of program records: attendance, hours of preparation and instruction
- evaluation of programs
Master Wellness Volunteer StatusThere are multiple levels of Master Wellness Volunteers at both an active and inactive level. The following section details each of these potential statuses.
Active Master FCS Volunteer
- Must be accepted to the Master Wellness Volunteer program
- Must complete 25 hours of initial basic Master Wellness Volunteer training, in addition to OSU’s required annual trainings
Active Certified Master Wellness Volunteer
- Must reinvest a minimum of 25 hours of program service within 12 months following
training
Must complete OSU’s required trainings annually
Must complete 10 hours of continuing education
Annual Recertification
After the first year, to continue active program participation volunteers must:
- Complete 10 hours of continuing education credits
- Provide 25 hours of program service annually
- Complete OSU’s required trainings annually
Inactive Status
If at any time a volunteer is unable to complete program requirements due to personal situations, they can go inactive by submitting a letter to your county Extension educator.
When ready to return to the program, contact your county Extension educator to determine a plan of action. A break in service of over one year may require retraining.