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8 people are interested
Community Outreach Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: Harvest Home Farmer's Market
Please visit the new page to apply.
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8 people are interested
The Community Outreach Volunteer will be a part of our Community Engagement initiative. The main goal of the initiative is to increase traffic at our farmers' markets through outreach, education, and promotion. The responsibilities of the volunteer(s) will be as follows:
Outreach
- Contacting community-based organizations to inform them about our markets and services
- Facilitating opportunities for collaboration (ie: scouting and inviting organizations to table at our markets)
Education
- Providing information on services and programs such as Healthy Seniors Healthy Shoppers (H2S2)
- Sharing information on the importance of healthy eating, and shopping at farmers markets
Promotion
- Going out on foot to distribute flyers in Harlem, the Bronx, and Brooklyn
- Posting on social media
More opportunities with Harvest Home Farmer's Market
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Harvest Home Farmer's Market
Location:
8 West 126th Street, New York, NY 10027, US
Mission Statement
Harvest Home Farmers’ Market, Inc. (HHFM) is an East Harlem-based nonprofit whose mission is to increase access to farm fresh, locally grown produce, particularly for consumers in low-income New York City communities identified as "fresh and healthy food deserts." Founded in 1993, HHFM operates 17 farmers' markets in Harlem, the Bronx, and Brooklyn communities that are under-served by grocery stores and other fresh food outlets. The farmers’ markets provide direct-to-consumer economic opportunities for 35 farmers and food producers who sell their goods at HHFM markets.
Description
HHFM has been a significant player in food access and healthy food issues for over 20 years. We have proven that there is considerable demand for fresh food in low-income areas and that when low-income consumers have access to better choices they will take full advantage of them. Through collaboration with other organizations, systems-based advocacy, and public education, we have helped establish a regional and environmentally responsive food and farm economy that supports good nutrition, prevents hunger, enhances communities, and supports healthy lifestyles.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
8 West 126th StreetNew YorkNew York, NY 10027
DATE POSTED
September 19, 2019
SKILLS
- Marketing Strategy & Planning
- Social Media / Blogging
- Community Outreach
- Networking
- Verbal / Written Communication
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
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