Wellness in the City is an Extension Program in Dallas County that teaches people how to make healthy lifestyle choices. The Master Volunteer Program is one component of the Wellness in the City campaign. Participants in the Wellness in the City Master Volunteer Program will receive 30 hours of education. Training will focus on up-to-date, research-based information in the area of health and nutrition. At the conclusion of the training classes, participants will be expected to give back 30 hours of volunteer service to the Wellness in the City program. There will be numerous opportunities and methods for participants to volunteer within the program.

Four training classes will be conducted on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The training will be a combination of in-class and on-line education. We are working with the possibility of providing child care if people express that need. During the training sessions, education will be provided on basic nutrition, food safety, evaluating medical information, disease prevention, weight management, trends in health and nutrition, public speaking and much more. Review the attached training schedule for specific dates and topics.

There is a registration fee of $30 that covers expenses and program materials. If you need additional information, please contact Susan Richey, Dallas County Extension Agent, at sg-richey@tamu.edu.

If you are interested in participating in the Master Volunteer Program, please fill out the attached application and return it to the Dallas County Extension Office:
Susan Richey
10056 Marsh Lane, Suite B-101
Dallas, Texas 75229-6071

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Wellness in the City Master Volunteer Program
2004 Training Schedule

The program will be implemented simultaneously in Dallas and Tarrant Counties. The schedule for training is as follows:

January 24th
Training to be conducted at the Dallas County Extension Office, located at 10056 Marsh Lane, in Dallas.
Topics to be covered include:
• Introduction to Texas Cooperative Extension
• Wellness in the City Program Goals and Components
• Healthy Food Demonstration and Lunch
• Overview of Training Sessions
• Basic Nutrition

Homework Assignment - “Review on-line presentation on Evaluating Medical Information”

February 7th
Training to be conducted with Tarrant County participants at a location somewhere between the two counties, possibly the Grapevine area.
The Training will be presented by Dr. Carol Rice, Extension Health Specialist.
Topics to be covered include:
• Physical Activity and Health
• Trends in Health and Wellness
• Cancer Prevention
• Healthwise Handbook Training

Homework Assignment - “Review on-line presentation on Cancer Prevention and Childhood Obesity”

February 21st
Training to be conducted with Tarrant County participants at a location somewhere between the two counties, possibly the Grapevine area.
The Training will be presented by Dr. Jenna Anding, Extension Nutrition Specialist.
Topics to be covered include:
• Vitamin and Mineral Supplements: What consumers need to know
• Weight Management
• Trends in Nutrition

Homework Assignment - “Review on-line presentations on Food Safety and Food Resource Management

March 6th
Training to be conducted at the Dallas County Extension Office, located at 10056 Marsh Lane, in Dallas.
Topics to be covered include:
• Public Speaking
• Cooking Demos and Safe Food Handling
• Plan for giving back volunteer hours
• Graduation