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5 people are interested
Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) - Lowell Non-Profit
ORGANIZATION: New Entry Sustainable Farming Project
Please visit the new page to apply.
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5 people are interested
Volunteer with World PEAS!
World PEAS Food Hub provides multiple volunteer opportunities for individuals who wish to support our mission of helping new farmers, strengthening the local food system, and providing greater access to fresh, local produce throughout our communities. We rely on the assistance of a team of dedicated volunteers to prepare over 400 boxes of fresh produce each week from early June to late October to be delivered all over the greater Boston area. Their time and energy is invaluable, and we are incredibly grateful for all their hard work and enthusiasm!
World PEAS Sharepacker
Sharepackers volunteer at our warehouse in Lowell (2 minutes from the Gorham Street exit off the Lowell Connector) to help unload, pack and prepare produce orders for World PEAS' customers. Sharepackers can volunteer on Tuesday, Wednesday, and/or Thursday mornings from 8:30 am - 12:30 pm for 8 weeks throughout the Fall season. Sharepackers volunteer 2 days per week to receive a free Small share, or volunteer 3 days per week to receive a free Large share.
More opportunities with New Entry Sustainable Farming Project
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About New Entry Sustainable Farming Project
Location:
45 Merrimack Street, 5th Floor, Lowell, MA 01852, US
Mission Statement
The New Entry Sustainable Farming Project’s (New Entry) mission is to improve our local and regional food systems by training the next generation of farmers to produce food that is sustainable, nutritious, and culturally-appropriate and making this food accessible to individuals regardless of age, mobility, ethnicity, or socio-economic status. In doing this work, we provide critical training, career development, and economic opportunity to new farmers. World PEAS Food Hub expands on New Entry's mission by building long term economic self-reliance and food security among farmers in eastern Massachusetts and their communities, and to increase access of healthy and culturally appropriate foods in underserved areas through production of locally-grown foods.
Description
World PEAS began as a cooperative in 2005, with the goal to help beginning, immigrant and refugee farmers connect with local consumers seeking fresh produce. Most participating farmers do not have a large enough volume, means of transportation, time, or English language skills to effectively access viable, living wage markets on their own. By forming a cooperative, small, beginning, immigrant and refugee farmers are able to combine their products to more efficiently and effectively connect with local consumers. In June 2013, World PEAS opened a physical warehouse space, transforming the program from a cooperative into a true Food Hub. World PEAS aggregates and distributes vegetables grown by over 30 beginning, immigrant and refugee farmers who use organic growing practices. Additional fruits and vegetables are sourced from farms within 100 miles of Boston that use certified organic practices, as well as farms that use integrated pest management. This produce serves over 300 World PEAS CSA shareholders and over 2,000 low-income individuals though local shelters and food banks, schools and institutions, and SNAP-eligible Lowell residents.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
199 Crosby St.Lowell, MA 01852
DATE POSTED
September 21, 2015
SKILLS
- Food & Beverage Services
- Food Delivery / Distribution
- Nutrition
- Inventory Management
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 16
- Orientation or Training
- 8 weeks (September 1-October 22)
- 1, 2, or 3 days per week; Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday