First, thank you for your willingness to serve!
The Extension Health and Wellness Ambassador Program is a health-focused master volunteer program to improve health in Tennessee. This program trains community members in various health and wellness topics and supports participants as they use their knowledge in service to help others live healthier lives.
Please follow the steps below to become a certified Health and Wellness Ambassador to aid the UT Extension Sevier County Family and Consumer Science Department in teaching and assisting with programs.
Step 1: Make sure you have discussed your level of involvement with Kaysie Adkins, the FCS Agent in Sevier County. Contact her at 865-453-3695 or kadkin17@utk.edu
All FCS Department Volunteers in Sevier County are usually designated a Level 1 Volunteers. This level is determined by having a discussion with the FCS Agent about your roles and responsibilities.
Step 2: Complete the Tennessee Extension Volunteer Application, based upon your volunteer level designation.
- Click the button below to fill out the proper paperwork
Step 3: View the Tennessee Extension Online Orientation Module (required one time only) if you have not done so already. No login required.
Step 4: Complete program-specific training that is required for your specific role. The Extension Agent in your county will direct your specific training to prepare you for your role adequately.
The training may not happen right away, but once everything is approved, the agent will get in touch with further information via email, text, or phone.
After you officially become a certified volunteer with UT Extension Sevier County, you have the option to assist in the following areas within our Nutrition and Health Programs offered in Sevier County.
All programs require some form of training that you will receive from the FCS Agent.
Please be on the lookout for upcoming events in the monthly email newsletter to see how you can help, or watch out for Volunteer text message reminders.
- Dining or Cooking with Diabetes
- Spanish Nutrition Programs
- Monthly Cooking Demonstrations
- Cardio Drumming
- Physical Activity Programs with Youth
- Mindfulness
Please fill out this Microsoft form by clicking on the button below so that the FCS Agent can know your volunteer preferences.
Family and Consumer Sciences