POP Club Booth Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: MONTAVILLA FARMERS MARKET
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Power of Produce (POP) Club was started by Oregon City Farmers Market in 2010. Studies have shown that exposing kids to more foods at a younger age creates a solid foundation for healthy eating habits throughout their lives. Montavilla Farmers Market is working to help make this a reality for our youngest community members. All ages are welcome to our booth at each market to try a new local vegetable item being sold at that week’s market. For their bravery, kiddos ages 2-12 receive a $3 market coupon to spend on any fruits or vegetables! POP Club offers two volunteer shifts at every market: 9:45-12 and from 12-2:15. The morning volunteer is responsible for selecting and preparing the food that will be tasted that day (with the support of and purchase by market staff), and offering up taste-tests to children during market hours from 10am-12pm. The market provides a workstation with a knife, cutting board, and camp stove for cooking. The afternoon shift is responsible for running taste tests from 12pm-2pm and cleaning all tools and utensils used following the market. Both shifts require standing outside in all kinds of weather, chatting with kids, and engaging with the general public. Cooking skills, food safety knowledge, and familiarity with local produce are a major plus!
10 Shifts
Some shifts have expired
- Sun Mar 30, 2025 - 09:45 AM to 12:00 PM PST - Spots available: 1
- Sun Mar 30, 2025 - 12:00 PM to 02:15 PM PST - Spots available: 1
- Sun Apr 13, 2025 - 09:45 AM to 12:00 PM PST - Spots available: 1
- Sun Apr 13, 2025 - 12:00 PM to 02:15 PM PST - Spots available: 1
- Sun Apr 27, 2025 - 09:45 AM to 12:00 PM PST - Spots available: 1
- Sun Apr 27, 2025 - 12:00 PM to 02:15 PM PST - Spots available: 1
- Sun Mar 16, 2025 - 12:00 PM to 02:15 PM PST - Spots available: 1
- Sun Mar 16, 2025 - 09:45 AM to 12:00 PM PST - Spots available: 1
- Sun Mar 02, 2025 - 12:00 PM to 02:15 PM PST - Spots available: 1
- Sun Mar 02, 2025 - 09:45 AM to 12:00 PM PST - Spots available: 1
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About MONTAVILLA FARMERS MARKET
Location:
PO BOX 16238, PORTLAND, OR 97292, US
Mission Statement
The mission of the Montavilla Farmers Market is to provide a vibrant marketplace where our diverse community has access to high quality, local, healthy food. We create opportunities for our vendors and customers to support and learn from each other, which strengthens our local economy. The Montavilla Farmers Market values the following principles for our vendors, volunteers, board, and staff: Respect, dignity, and equity Nourishment, wellness, and health Sustainability Creativity, innovation, and an entrepreneurial spirit Professionalism Celebration, gratitude, and recognition Volunteerism and partnerships Fairness and affordability
Description
A year-round vibrant farm and food market providing access to locally produced, fresh food. We have a dollar-for-dollar SNAP/EBT match up to $20 and our farmers accept Farm Direct Nutrition Program checks. Come see us! January-April: we are open every other Sunday (Jan. 5 &19, Feb. 2 &16, Mar. 2,16, & 30, Apr. 13 &27. May-Nov: Open every Sunday. Hours are 10am-2pm. We are located at 7700 SE Stark St.
CAUSE AREAS
Children & Youth,
Community,
Hunger
WHEN
Sun Mar 02, 2025 - Sun Apr 27, 2025
This opportunity has 10 shifts
WHERE
7700 Southeast Stark StreetPortland, OR 97215
(45.519 ,-122.58461 )
DATE POSTED
February 20, 2025
SKILLS
- Cooking / Catering
- Food Service
- Community Outreach
- People Skills
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- This is a Done in a Day opportunity and there is no prior training or ongoing commitment needed.
- Must be at least 16
- 2.25 hours
- Youth under 16 need to be accompanied by an adult. Comfort cooking on a camp stove and knowledge of local vegetables is important. Shift takes place outside under a tent in all weather, and requires periods of standing and chatting with the public.