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Volunteer Opportunity: Chef or Nutritionist for Diabetes-Friendly Cooking & Health Classes

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ORGANIZATION: Wimberly's Roots Community Garden and Kitchen

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Are you a registered nutritionist or Chef passionate about community wellness?

Wimberly’s Roots is seeking a volunteer to lead engaging and educational classes focused on diabetes-friendly cooking and nutrition.

Role: Volunteer Nutrition Instructor

Location: Wimberly’s Roots Demo Kitchen, Wimberly Center, Winder, GA

Schedule: Weekdays or evenings-flexible timing based on your availability

Your Expertise Will Help Participants:

  • Understand how food impacts blood sugar
  • Learn practical strategies for healthy eating on a budget
  • Prepare simple, balanced meals in a hands-on setting

Your time and knowledge can make a real difference in the lives of those managing or at risk for diabetes.

Partner with us to empower healthier lifestyles in our community!

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About Wimberly's Roots Community Garden and Kitchen

Location:

153 Martin Luther King Jr Drive, Winder, GA 30680, US

Mission Statement

At Wimberly’s Roots, our mission is to educate and empower the community through sustainable gardening and healthy cooking practices that improve food security in Winder and Barrow County. We bring our mission to life by partnering with local farmers, chefs, nutritionists, educators, and community volunteers--combining their expertise to offer hands-on gardening education, culinary workshops, and nutrition-focused programs that make fresh, healthy food more accessible to all.

Description

In 2016, the Winder Housing Authority transformed the vacant Winder-Barrow Middle School into the Wimberly Center for Community Development, a hub for community growth in the heart of the Glenwood neighborhood.

That same year, Winder received the prestigious Local Foods, Local Places award, helping launch Wimberly’s Roots as a cornerstone initiative focused on food access, sustainability, and nutrition education.

Located in a USDA-designated food desert, Wimberly’s Roots continues to drive positive change by empowering neighbors hrough produce distribution, gardening, healthy cooking, and community-based programs.

CAUSE AREAS

Health & Medicine
People with Disabilities
Seniors
Health & Medicine, People with Disabilities, Seniors

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

153 Martin Luther King Jr DriveWinder, GA 30680

(33.99104,-83.71053)
 

SKILLS

  • Nutrition
  • Cooking / Catering
  • Child Development

GOOD FOR

N/A

REQUIREMENTS

  • Driver's License Needed
  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 21
  • Orientation or Training
  • 1-2 hour classes at a tine conveinent
  • This instructor position requires a certified Instructor.

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