Volunteer Opportunity: Farmer's Market Volunteer

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ORGANIZATION: Harvest Home Farmer's Market

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Location: Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan

Time Commitment: Flexible, including weekends and weekdays

Timeframe: 5 hours per day or per week

Duration: Ongoing

Position Overview: We are looking for enthusiastic and passionate volunteers to join our outreach team and help make a positive impact in our community. As a Farmer’s Market Volunteer, you will assist with distributing program flyers within the farmer’s market area.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Conduct street outreach by distributing program flyers to local businesses, community-based organizations, health clinics, customers, and community members.

  • Promote the Over-The-Counter (OTC) benefits program.

  • Support general market operations as needed.

Qualifications:

  • Passion for healthy eating, local agriculture, and community engagement.

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, outdoor environment.

  • Reliable, punctual, and able to commit to a regular volunteer schedule.

  • Volunteers must be 18 years or older to participate

Benefits:

  • Opportunity to make a difference in the community by supporting local farmers and promoting healthy eating.

  • Gain experience in agriculture, and community outreach.

  • Meet new people and be part of a passionate and dedicated team.

How to Apply: If you are interested in volunteering with Harvest Home Farmer’s Market, please complete an online volunteer application.

Join us in making fresh, healthy food accessible to all!

2 Shifts

  • Mon Sep 16, 2024 - 09:00 AM to 12:00 PM EST - FULL
  • Mon Sep 16, 2024 - 12:00 PM to 04:00 PM EST - FULL
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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 dedicated to increasing 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 14 farmers' markets in Harlem, the Bronx, and Brooklyn--areas 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

Community
Education & Literacy
Hunger
Community, Education & Literacy, Hunger

WHEN

Mon Sep 16, 2024 - Fri Dec 13, 2024
09:00 AM - 03:00 PM
This opportunity has 2 shifts

WHERE

8 West 126th StreetNew York, NY 10027

(40.80721,-73.94259)
 

SKILLS

  • Office Management
  • Marketing & Communications (Mar/Com)
  • Public Relations
  • Administrative Support
  • Customer Service
  • Community Outreach

GOOD FOR

  • People 55+
  • Public Groups

REQUIREMENTS

  • Must be at least 18
  • Orientation or Training
  • 3
  • Street Outreach

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