Training for New Master Wellness Volunteer Program begins January 21, 2026.
Rockwall County, TX (January 15, 2026) – Finding reliable resources of health and wellness information can be a challenge. Since 1906, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service has provided Texans with guidance in various health areas and is now training volunteers to provide more communities with the education and tools needed for healthy living.
The Master Wellness Volunteer Initiative is an AgriLife Extension program that provides volunteers with 40 hours of training in health and nutrition education. In return, the volunteers agree to give back 40 hours of service. The volunteer opportunities are diverse – giving presentations for local community groups, assisting with periodic food preparation and education, distributing information at health fairs, and much more. Previous health or wellness training is not required, but sharing what you enjoy with others is important.
Volunteer training for the program will be held January 21 – March 5, 2026. The training will focus on active living, nutrition, food safety, and related topics.
To complete an application, visit https://evs.tamu.edu/application/master-wellness
The registration fee is $75, and the application submission is due by January 20, 2026.
The series runs from January 21 to March 5, 2026. January 21 & March 5 will be held in person at the Rockwall County Extension Meeting Room from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The rest of the classes will be held online for your convenience.
For more information, contact Dr. Aimee Sandifeer, Rockwall County Agent – Family & Community Health, via email asandifeer@ag.tamu.edu or call 972.204.7660.
Press release submitted by Shelly Spearman, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, edited for publication in Blue Ribbon News.
