Program Benefits
- Contribute to your community's health and safety.
- Enjoy working together with a great group of food enthusiasts.
- Gain excellent knowledge about preserving fresh produce.
Volunteer Training
The goal of the training program is to educate volunteers in food safety and core food preservation techniques, so they can teach the general public how to safely preserve food short-term and long-term at home. Instruction provides practical courses in the following topics
Now Accepting Applications for the 2026 Training!
El Dorado County is participating in a completely in-person training, while Amador, Calaveras, and Tuolumne Counties are participating in a hybrid (online and in-person) training in conjunction with various counties throughout the state. Please choose your program below for more information on your specific county's training schedule.
Training Interest List
If you missed the deadline for the 2026 training or just aren't ready to jump in yet, do you want to be notified of our next new volunteer training class?
Add your name to our training list and we'll contact you about our next volunteer certification class.