Senior Hunger and SNAP Outreach Volunteer Orientation

Get Connected Icon Happens On Dec 10, 2018
Get Connected Icon 9:30 to Noon
Expired

Description

This opportunity is geared towards volunteers who already completed the trainings on 11/5 or 11/10, but anyone interested in helping seniors complete SNAP applications and meet their food needs, is welcome

We are getting closer to our goal of gathering a group of caring and well trained individuals to go in the community to fight hunger and reduce food insecurity in the senior population. 

In this orientation, you will:

Learn about specific food assistance resources in Montgomery County,

Learn about other resources for seniors in Montgomery County.

Learn how to do outreach to diverse populations.

Prepare yourself for some of the many scenarios you will face while serving.

Ask and get answers to your questions on SNAP outreach to seniors.

Practice entering a SNAP application in the myDHR website

Role play interviewing and assessing food insecurity in seniors.

Looking forward to seeing you soon.  Please call if you have any questions; 240-777-3404

Details

Get Connected Icon 18 and older
Get Connected Icon Is Not Family Friendly
Get Connected Icon Register by Dec 7, 2018
Get Connected Icon Is Not Outdoors
Get Connected Icon Is Not Wheelchair Accessible

Location

Get Connected Icon 401 Hungerford Drive
Room 1B
Rockville, MD  20850