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11 people are interested
Show care and compassion to someone going through a health crisis.
ORGANIZATION: FOX VALLEY FOOD FOR HEALTH
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11 people are interested
We are looking for volunteers who could show care and compassion to our clients and their caregivers as we support them through a health crisis (usually cancer). Fox Valley Food for Health will provide 12 weeks of free organic, nutrient rich foods prepared by our teen chefs. The healthy meals will educate the clients on proper nutrition as the clients are going through treatments.
Client Liasions act as the personal contact with our clients to ensure the food and other support provided by FVFFH meets our client’s needs.
Consider making a positive impact in our community by volunteering with FVFFH.
This position is to support clients living in the Fox River Valley area. South Elgin, St Charles, Geneva, Batavia, North Aurora and Elburn.
More opportunities with FOX VALLEY FOOD FOR HEALTH
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About FOX VALLEY FOOD FOR HEALTH
Location:
Box 532, GENEVA, IL 60134, US
Mission Statement
Fox Valley Food For Health’s mission is to promote a nutrition focused community through teen education and serving those struggling with a health crisis.
Description
Cooking Caring Compassion Community
Founded in 2012 Fox Valley Food for Health teaches teens to grow organic produce and prepare healthy, beautiful meals that are delivered to patients dealing with serious illness, and their families. The program is unique in that four separate groups are brought together to create a healthier more connected community:
Patients and their families receive three to four healthy nutritious complete dinners, flavorful soups, a hearty salad and a healthy dessert weekly for 12 weeks without charge.
Caregivers have more time to focus on the emotional and practical needs of their family.
Teens receive focused training in cooking and gardening from mentors, many who are formally trained.
Adult volunteers gain a wonderful sense of fulfillment giving back to the community and fighting back against a disease that has affected so many.
Fox Valley Food for Health we know every bite needs to count! That’s why we prepare and deliver nutritious meals that enhance and support healing and better recovery outcomes.
Our meals not only support healing during crisis, but also aid our families in adopting good nutrition practices with whole foods that improve health and disease prevention.
To learn more about us, please watch our video... https://vimeo.com/260358032
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Kane County Fairgrounds Kitchen525 South Randall RoadSaint Charles, IL 60174
DATE POSTED
April 17, 2017
SKILLS
- Patient Care
- Counseling / Mental Health
- Nutrition
- Nursing
- Physician Assistant
- Hospice Care
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 21
- Orientation or Training
- 1-3 hours weekly
- ServSafe Food Handlers Online Course