Join us as a Food Animator!
A Food Animator is someone with a passion for food and community, who wants to share this with others. This program aims to help individuals and communities recognize their strengths, develop new skills and resources, and work together on food issues.
We will offer a second session of food animator training and support in Winter/Spring 2022. Food First NL will facilitate a combination of training and mentorship to support each animator. Past topics included food security information, effective skills for communications and facilitation, program planning, and hands-on food skills.
An information session will be offered Thursday January 6th 12- 1pm by Zoom to answer questions. Please read on for more details, and check out the past activities of food animators.
2022 Program Details
Animators should expect to spend a minimum of 20 hours training and volunteering between January and April 2022.
Cost: Thanks to our generous project partners, this program is available at no cost to participants. Animators will receive an honorarium (up to $500) for participating, plus cost of transportation, childcare, or other expenses is reimbursed.
Training will be offered through a both in-person and virtually, all supplies provided.
In addition, up to $1000, is available per food animator to support local food actions identified by through the assessment and supported by a community partner.
This program is a good fit for someone who wants to:
Increase their knowledge of food security and community resources
Explore actions and opportunities to address food security in St. John’s
Connect with individuals and community groups
Build leadership and community development skills
To apply please complete the application form by Sunday February 13th
Please reach out to Sarah Crocker, sarahcrocker@foodfirstnl.ca for more information