volunteering opportunity for those interested in improving overall wellness of cancer survivors through engaging education and access to fresh fruits and vegetables

1. THAT’S MY FARMER
(TMF) 2015
Informational meeting for potential volunteers
March 4th, 2015
Presented by:
Jessica Davis, Clinical Dietitian, SHS Nutritional Services
Athena Nofziger, Clinical Dietitian, SHS Nutritional Services
Abigail Muniz, Clinical Dietitian, SHS Nutritional Services
Miao Zhao, Clinic & Volunteer Manager, Albany InReach Services
Caroline Hansen, OSU Pre-Dietetics, Lead Volunteer CNWP 2014 & TMF 2015
Rachael Veith, OSU Pre-Dietetics, Lead Volunteer CNWP 2014

2. Current
Team
members
• Who we are
• What we do
Potential
team
members
• Name, academic major, year
in school
• Why are you interested in
joining the TMF team?

3. Improve overall
wellness of cancer
survivors through
engaging
education and
access to fresh
fruits and
vegetables
Expanded program
2015 SHS That’s
My Farmer
• Corvallis: May 27 to July 25
• Lebanon: July 7 to Sept 3
• Albany: September 2 to Oct 31
• Weekly group education and
famer’s market vouchers for fruits
and vegetables
Pilot program
2014 SHS Cancer
Nutrition Wellness
Program
• May-July 2014
• Weekly group education focused
on all aspects of cancer
survivorship
• Weekly vouchers to purchase
fruits and vegetables at the
Albany Farmer’s Market
• Optional individual appointments
with registered dietitian

4. SHS TMF 2015:
A cancer and nutrition wellness program
• Cancer survivors are invited to join a nutrition and wellness program
(8 weeks) designed to meet the needs of people touched by cancer.
• Program participants receive:
• Weekly vouchers for fresh fruits and vegetables
• Weekly presentations from the SHS network of registered dietitians and health
care professionals
• Welcome gifts (canvas shopping bag, healthy and easy recipes, and cooking
spices)
• Optional individual appointments with registered dietitians
• Explore topics such as:
• Research-based nutrition guidelines for cancer survivors
• Eating locally, seasonally and affordably
• Supplements: are they right for cancer survivors?
• Healthy shopping
• Sugar and cancer
• Exercise and cancer, with a tour of a SamFit fitness center
• Emotional eating

5. Volunteer Opportunities
• One lead volunteer for Corvallis (May 27 – July 25)
• Wednesday Class 5:00-7pm
• Saturday Market 8:45am-10:15am
• Three general volunteers for Corvallis (May 27 – July 25)
• Saturday Market 8:45am-10:15am
• Optional Wednesday Class 5:30-7pm
• Two general volunteers for Lebanon (July 7 to September 3)
• Thursday Market 2-6pm
• Optional Tuesday Class 5:30-7pm
• Two general volunteers for Albany (September 2 to October 31)
• Saturday Market 8:45am-10:15am
• Optional Wednesday Class 5:30-7pm

8. What are we looking for in our volunteers?
• Passion to serve and interest in helping people
• Committed and flexible with roles and responsibilities
• Professional and friendly with exceptional interpersonal
skills
• Exercise discretion and confidentiality at all times
• Going above and beyond to ensure a positive team
environment

9. What are the benefit of joining our team?
• Opportunity to care for the cancer survivors
• Personal and professional development
• Learn all aspects of cancer survivorships
• Active participation in a dynamic health professional team
• Work closely with clinical dietitians
• Work closely with your peers
• It is fun to volunteer!

10. How to apply?
1. Resume
2. cover letter addressing:
A. Reasons/motivations/interests for applying for the position(s)
B. Specify your desired volunteer positions (lead and/or general)
C. Specify your preferences of position(s)

11. If chosen:
• Complete volunteer packet (demographic information)
• Consent for background check
• Sign confidentiality statement
• Complete SHS student volunteers policies
• Provide 2 references
• Complete Immunization verification
*Current SHS employees and volunteers do not need to go through the above
process.

12. To read about our previous collaborations and efforts:
Oregon’s first Fruits and Vegetables Prescription Program:
http://www.tenriversfoodweb.org/blog/oregons-first-fruit-and-vegetable-
prescription-program-kicks-off/
Samaritan Health Services Cancer Nutrition Wellness Program:
http://www.samhealth.org/aboutus/newsevents/featuredarticles/Pages/
Healthy-Lifestyle-cancer-survivors.aspx