Rutgers New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station | [Cooperative Extension of Somerset County]

FCHS Volunteer Opportunities

Could you give us a few hours? The rewards are learning, friendships, satisfaction, and fun. Call 908-526-6295 or email minch@rce.rutgers.edu to volunteer.

  • FCHS Advisory Council: We're looking for people interesting in improving the health and well-being of their families and communities. Share your thoughts and creativity about how Family and Community Health Sciences can make a difference in your community and family. We need people in all stages of life - parents of young children, parents of teenagers, and "prime-of-life" adults. Call 908-526-6295 or email arago@co.somerset.nj.us for more information. Group meets 4 times per year at our office.
  • "From Our Farms" Educators: Help provide short programs promoting New Jersey fruits & vegetables and dairy products to young children at libraries and preschools. Work with FCHS staff to use our From Our Farm learning boxes. Involves reading a story, playing a game and serving a snack to children and their parents or teachers. Volunteer registration required. Training provided.
  • Fight BAC Volunteers: Proper hand washing and good food handling is crucial to staying healthy. Help provide short programs promoting hand washing and food safety to children at libraries, preschools and schools. Volunteer registration required. Training provided.
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