THE VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY
Foodwise operates world-class farmers markets and education programs to connect the community with fresh, local food and sustainable family farms
- Farmers Market volunteer opportunities include:
- Information Booth volunteer – helping provide Market services such as answering general questions, promoting programs, distributing parking validation, assisting with setup and breakdown
- Veggie Valet volunteer – helping shoppers temporarily store their purchase and helping with curbside pickup
- Foodwise Kids volunteer opportunities include:
- Facilitate hands-on learning for elementary school students during 2-hour culinary farmers market field trip – assist during cooking classes, help setup and breakdown classrooms, manage small group discussions about seasonal produce and local farms, host small group tastings, help children shop in the market
| REQUIREMENTS | |
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| Time commitment | 3-4 hours |
| Day(s) of week | Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays |
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| Location | Ferry Plaza Farmers Market, San Francisco |
| Languages | Monolingual English, Bilingual English/Spanish, Bilingual English/Chinese |
| Physical requirements | Bending, standing, lifting up to 50lbs |
| Training | Attend a general orientation, or watch a video of the orientation
Additional job specific training and safety orientation will be provided by a supervisor once you’ve signed up for a volunteer shift |
| HOW TO REGISTER + WHAT TO EXPECT | |
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| What to expect during your shift | Your shift supervisor will provide you with specific tasks during your shift |
| What to wear/bring | Sturdy shoes, hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, and water bottle |