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Aloha Community Farmers' Market Volunteer

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ORGANIZATION: ALOHA COMMUNITY FARMERS MARKET

  • A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
  • 10 people are interested
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Set Up Market - 1:30pm - 3:30pm

  • Set up Cones
  • Set up Canopy tents
  • Put weights on tents
  • Set up folding tables
  • Set up sidewalk ramps
  • Set up A-frames at entrances
  • Set up red chairs
  • Hang banners on tents
  • Post market signage
  • Write with chalk welcome to the market
  • Help with Traffic Control
    • Direct traffic in/out of the market
    • Move and replace any barricades to allow vendor through

Breakdown Market - 6:30pm - 8:30pm

  • Pick up Cones
  • Pick up Tents
  • Pick up Weights
  • Take down banners on tents
  • Wipe down and fold Tables
  • Collect market signage
  • Caution tape removed and thrown away
  • Pick up sidewalk ramps
  • Pick up chairs

Market Volunteer - 2:45pm - 7:00pm

  • Market Greeter
    • Welcomes patrons to the market
    • Ensures that the entrance runs smoothly
    • Thank patrons upon exit for shopping locally
  • Information Booth Assistant
    • Answering patron questions
    • Assisting with food access questions
    • Operating market programs as needed
  • Market Sprouts Assistant
    • Interacting with kids and families
    • Assisting Market Educator with activities
  • Crowd counts
  • Surveys for our patrons
  • Wipe down patron seating areas
  • Assisting Market Manager
    • With Market Events
    • Other market programs and activities

3 Shifts

  • 01:30 PM to 03:30 PM
    Assist with setting up the market; Setting up Popup Canopy, weights, tables, chairs. Posting market signage.
  • 02:45 PM to 07:00 PM
    Posting market signage, conducting crowd counts, information booth assistance, market sprouts assistance and assist the Market Manager....And more!
  • 06:30 PM to 08:30 PM
    Breaking-down Popup Canopies, weights, tables, banners, and market signage
  • NONE OF THESE TIMES WORK FOR ME, BUT I CAN STILL HELP
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About ALOHA COMMUNITY FARMERS MARKET

Location:

17675 SW Farmington Rd, Aloha, OR 97007, US

Mission Statement

The mission of ACFM is to strengthen our local food system, economic vitality, and community identity. We do this by providing access to fresh, local food products and artisan wares sold directly from the farmers and producers themselves; educating our community about the importance of good nutrition and environmental health; supporting local businesses and business owners in a safe community gathering space; and celebrating the many diverse cultures that serve Aloha, Reedville, Cooper Mountain and beyond!

Description

We are community members, local farmers and business owners who believe access to local food and homemade products is important! Our market is managed by volunteers who want to help you support the Aloha community. The Aloha Community Farmers’ Market (ACFM) opened in May of 2016 and the seventh market season will start on May 5, 2022. We are focused on growing the number of market vendors and continuing to provide options for affordable, locally grown food and homemade products, as well as serving as a site for community gathering - with weekly events, live music and Sprouts Club (kids’) activities! The mission of the ACFM is to strengthen our local food system, economic vitality, and community identity. We do this by providing access to fresh, local and artisan food products sold directly from the farmers and producers themselves. We aim to serve Aloha, Reedville, Cooper Mountain and beyond!

CAUSE AREAS

Community
Environment
Community, Environment

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.
This opportunity has 3 shifts

WHERE

17675 SW Farmington RdAloha, OR 97007

(45.48049,-122.85999)
 

DATE POSTED

February 27, 2023

SKILLS

  • Farming
  • Gardening
  • Child Development
  • Event Planning / Management
  • Community Outreach

GOOD FOR

  • Teens
  • People 55+
  • Group

REQUIREMENTS

  • Must be at least 16
  • Orientation or Training
  • We are a seasonal farmers market that runs on Thursdays from May through September, 3-7pm.
  • Information booth volunteers should be detail-oriented, and have excellent organizational and communication skills

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