The first in-person day of the 2026 Master Wellness Volunteer Program state training cohort was 21 January 2026. If you’re interested in the Master Wellness Volunteer Program or becoming a Master Wellness Volunteer, get in touch with your County Extension Agent: http://counties.agrilife.org.
- Session 1 – Welcome, Family & Community Health Programming, and Importance of Volunteers
- Presenter: Dr. Stephen Green, Professor and State Program Leader – Family & Community Health
- Recording: https://youtu.be/HvwPTxPSUUk
- Session 2 – Howdy Health and Team-based Physical Activity Programs
- Presenter: Dr. Mike Lopez, Assistant Professor and Extension Health Specialist
- Recording: https://youtu.be/1Y7IEbxBYGg
- Handout: Presentation and Resources
- Session 3 – Improving Health with Programs and Places that Get Us Outside
- Presenter: Dr. Deb Kellstedt, Assistant Professor and Extension Health Specialist
- Recording: https://youtu.be/MX6GLukuxCA
- Handout: Resources
- Session 4 – Extension Mental Health Education: Background, Scope, and Resources
- Presenter: Dr. Lakshmi Mahadevan, Associate Professor and Extension Specialist
- Recording: https://youtu.be/UhvtO00qpNY
- Handout: Resources
- Session 5 – Learn, Grow, Eat & GO!
- Presenter: Lisa Whittlesey, Senior Extension Program Specialist
- Recording: https://youtu.be/PjhQByDwPJo
- Session 6 – Memory
- Presenter: Dr. Andy Crocker, Associate Professor and Extension Health Specialist
- Recording: https://youtu.be/k9NvTBHMWGU
- Handout: Presentation
- Session 7 – Wrap-up and Next Steps
- Presenter: Dr. Andy Crocker, Associate Professor and Extension Health Specialist
- Recording: https://youtu.be/VyL-VlrmwOs