How to Apply
For El Dorado County, the next training opportunity has not yet been scheduled but will likely take place in 2028. Please sign up to be notified of future training opportunities.
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The 2026 training class is just wrapping up. Congratulations to our new class of Master Food Preserver Volunteers!
Class Information
Classes meet several times a month, with multiple hands-on labs to learn the food preservation techniques, with outside study in addition to class time. Quizzes, special projects and a final examination prepares the trainees to begin their first year of volunteer service.
Important Dates
The first step to becoming a UC Master Food Preserver Volunteer is to understand what it is and what your role will be. Please RSVP for one of the program orientation meetings to learn about the Food Preserver Program, our community involvement, and volunteer participation requirements.
Orientation meetings will be approximately 90 minutes.
El Dorado County Dates (only need to attend one):
- TBD (to be determined)
Location: Bethell-Delfino Agriculture Building, 311 Fair Ln. Placerville, CA 95667
Virtual Option if you cannot attend in person
- TBD
Applications due in November. Exact date TBD.
Applications will be emailed to orientation meeting attendees.
Interviews will take place in November.
You will be called to schedule an in-person interview. Interviews will take place at the Bethell-Delfino Agriculture Building 311 Fair Lane, Placerville.