1. OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION
OSUE SNAP-Ed
Course Roles
Document Title
Sub head 1
Class Shopper
The Class Shopper will ensure that each class is stocked with the healthy, low cost foods needed to give participants hands-on practice preparing meals they can then make for themselves at home.
SKILLS/EXPERIENCE PREFERRED:
Knowledge of general grocery shopping strategies and food budgeting techniques
Strong organizational and money management skills
Ability to work well with a team
Willingness to adhere to program policies and team decisions
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Confirm the number of participants expected prior to shopping each week
Shop for class supplies and weekly groceries using specified shopping lists
Deliver supplies and groceries to class site no later than 60 minutes prior to the start of class
Keep accurate, organized records of money and receipts and submit to designated Regional Specialist (for OSUE staff), partner or host site contact.
Provide classroom assistance as needed
Participate in weekly review meeting (phone/ /face-to-face)
TIME COMMITMENT:
At least 1.5 hours for Share Our Strength/Cooking Matters on-line volunteer training & 30 minutes review with OSUE staff to review designated OSUE SNAP Ed Cooking Matters county course series. Videos are optional.
At least 1.5 hours per week for shopping, including travel to class location
Must commit to shopping for all six weeks of the course.
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This institution is an equal opportunity provider.  This material was funded by USDA’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program – SNAP