- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
Penn Street Market Volunteers Needed (June-September 2019)
ORGANIZATION: GREATER READING CHAMBER AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
Purpose: The position of Penn Street Market Volunteer is to serve as a market and community resource and representative for the Penn Street Market. This position is in place to help maintain the operations, community involvement, awareness, and knowledge of the PSM. The Penn Street Market (PSM) volunteers requirethe skills and competency to handle many responsibilities, anticipate needs, and react quickly to a variety of situations.
Responsible to: Courtney Shober, Penn Street Market Manager
Requested Skills & Qualifications:
- A passion for community development
- A respect and appreciation for local farmers & business owners
- Ability to work well on a team
- Flexibility and determination to see projects through until the end
- Pleasant manner, patience, problem-solving ability, dependability
- Bi- Lingual (English/Spanish)a major advantage
Schedule/ Time commitment:
- On Site for pre-determined market days
- Available for on and off season work sessions as determined by Market Manager
- Open availability as needed for meetings and extended market opportunities
- Vacation notice must be submitted prior to the beginning of the PSM season for coverage of duties.
Length of Appointment: The length of appointment will be determined mutually by Penn Street Market and the volunteer.
Dress Code: Appropriate for occasion, event, or responsibilities. Uniform T-Shirt will be provided.
Key Responsibilities:
- Help with the set-up and break-down of the Market each week
- Familiarity with vendors and their products
- Assist at the information stand
- Assist Market patrons by giving directions, providing baggage assistance/ help carrying purchases
- Speak knowledgeably about the Federal Nutrition Service programs (SNAP/ FMNP/SFMNP/ BFB/RFB), free parking, free programs, and other benefits offered to Market patrons (if unfamiliar, info will be provided to educate)
- Replenish supplies needed for Market staff and vendors; keep the Market area free of trash
- Assist in outreach/marketing efforts for the Penn Street Market
More opportunities with GREATER READING CHAMBER AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
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About GREATER READING CHAMBER AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
Location:
606 COURT STREET SUITE 100, READING, PA 19601, US
Mission Statement
We aim to: • Promote food access in the City of Reading. • Strengthen food systems by connecting local farmers to consumers, and stimulating our local economy. • Cultivate a thriving seasonal event through free entertainment, education, and community programming to engage all community members. • Contribute to downtown Reading revitalization by transforming Penn Square at 5th and Penn Streets into a vibrant destination in the heart of downtown Reading. We're an open-air farmers market in downtown Reading that features locally grown fresh fruit, vegetables, produce, dairy products, artisan cheeses, breads and more. The Market hosts a wide range of family and nutritional programs, live entertainment, healthy cooking demonstrations, youth activities, and more. The Penn Street Market is managed by the Greater Reading Chamber Alliance.
Description
The Historic Penn Street Farmers Market
The Penn Street Market is one of our favorite events in Downtown Reading. The Penn Street Market is one of the oldest running markets around. It celebrated its 250 th anniversary back in 2016. For 16 weeks each year, you can walk downtown on a Thursday afternoon and visit a variety of vendors from food trucks to local farms.
Partners and ProgramsIn 2018, $19,400+ was generated through SNAP, Berks & Reading Farm Bucks, & the Farmers Market Nutrition Prog. (FNMP). This is a 13% increase over the 2017 season! Further, survey results indicate that the Market continues to fulfill the need for easy access to fresh fruits and vegetables.
Looking AheadWe are excited about the 2019 season and want to utilize the Market as a community platform and opportunity to highlight assets in downtown Reading and the community at large. We hope to accomplish this by partnering with a variety of organizations throughout the season. The Market team is busy with planning - we welcome all questions and interest.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
5th & Penn StreetsReading, PA 19601
DATE POSTED
March 13, 2019
SKILLS
- Farming
- Cooking / Catering
- Event Management
- Customer Acquisition
- Community Outreach
- Bilingual
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- No Volunteers needed for July 4th (no Market)