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Market Day Volunteer

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ORGANIZATION: Greer Farmers Market

  • A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
  • 33 people are interested
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The Greer Farmers Market is a nonprofit and relies on volunteers to help make each market a success. We appreciate any time that you are able to spend with us, it truly makes a difference in providing access to local farms in our community.

GFM Volunteer duties can include:

  • Helping put out signage
  • Helping vendors unload into their spaces or filling in at their booth if they need to step away
  • Counting or surveying attendees
  • Welcoming guests and giving out information at the GFM booth
  • Collecting and packing musician gifts
  • Hosting a kids coloring table
  • Other duties as needed. Specific questions can always be emailed to us at maggie.greerfarmersmarket@gmail.com.

Review the available event dates below and click on the button to sign up. The time slots are flexible- write in the comments the time you are available to volunteer.

We welcome individuals, groups, and businesses looking to give back to the Greer community. If you are a business looking to donate a specific skillset, check out our partner page on our website: https://form.jotform.com/232904147179157. We happily sign off on community service hours sheets.

Young people under 18 are welcome to volunteer as long as an adult is present.

Thank you again for your consideration! We hope to see you soon.

More opportunities with Greer Farmers Market

No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.

About Greer Farmers Market

Location:

PO Box 1292, Greer, SC 29652, US

Mission Statement

Our mission is to support local farmers, bakers, and hand-made businesses by providing an accessible platform to sell in-season items directly to Greer’s residents and visitors. We are committed to ensuring healthy, sustainable food options and education. By fostering a vibrant and festive atmosphere, we aim to create a community gathering spot that serves as a cherished destination for everyone.

Description

The Greer Farmers Market has been an integral part of Downtown Greer since 2015. Starting humbly with 10 vendors on the corner of Trade S. Main, it moved to The Depot and finally to Greer City Park, with larger events over 70 vendors and 2,000 attendees. Currently, our year-round markets at Greer City Park run weekly May-August and monthly September-April, with a 2-day Christmas Festival in partnership with the City of Greer. Our market serves a diverse shopper base consisting of young families, professionals, and seniors. The Greer Farmers Market is a non-profit 501c3 farmers market in the State of South Carolina.

CAUSE AREAS

Employment
Environment
Hunger
Employment, Environment, Hunger

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

301 E Poinsett St, Greer, SC 29651Greer, SC 29651

(34.93771,-82.22306)
 

SKILLS

  • Visual Arts
  • Food Service
  • People Skills
  • Relationship Building

GOOD FOR

  • Teens
  • People 55+
  • Public Groups

REQUIREMENTS

  • Must be at least 18
  • You can volunteer for one or multiple market days

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