2nd Annual Central Valley Watermelon Tasting
ORGANIZATION: Farms to Grow, Inc
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Howdy!
Join Farms to Grow, Inc and Sherman Produce Market as a volunteer at the "2nd Annual Central Valley Watermelon Tasting" on Saturday, July 19th 9:00 am - 4:00 pm. If you are looking for a way to make an impact, this is the perfect volunteer opportunity for you.
Sherman Produce Market, a Black Owned multi-generational business, has been providing fresh non-GMO, pesticide free produce to the local and regional communities since the 1950's. We are home grown in the soil of Fresno and excited to present attendees with the opportunity to experience fourteen different varieties of seeded and seedless red and yellow watermelons, cantaloupe and honeydew! This event is a great opportunity for customer service experience! Volunteer positions include:- Event set up/breakdown
- Entertainment set up/breakdown
- Vendor registration & coordination
- Volunteer coordination
- Attendee coordination
- Kidzone (family fun play area)
- Security & parking attendants
- Watermelon Tasting team
The volunteer day is schedule for 6:30am - 5:30pm. Once signed up to volunteer, shift & volunteer station will be assigned by the event production team based on need and skill. If you have experience in a high needs skill, please let us know!
Place this link in your search bar to fill out the Farms to Grow, Inc volunteer onboarding form.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScI7FFsrkKemMZOTXpVeohTCqgHch-FqlKHpjoJqnYubWiTTA/viewform?usp=pp_url
See you there!
Elaine
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FARMS TO GROW, INC is a 501c3 nonprofit organization dedicated to working with Black farmers and underserved sustainable farmers around the country. Our aim is to increase the capacity of underserved farmers to keep their farm operations and establish farming as a viable career for future generations.
Underserved farmers may include Native American, Hispanic, other minority groups, women, the physically challenged and limited access organic farmers.
1 Shift
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Sat Jul 19, 2025
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06:30 AM to 05:30 PM PST
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Spots available: 10+
The volunteer day is from 6:30am - 5:30pm. Once signed up as a volunteer, shift & volunteer station will be assigned.
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About Farms to Grow, Inc
Location:
PO BOX 10504, OAKLAND, CA 94610, US
Mission Statement
Our mission is to assist African American farmers and other underserved farmers/ranchers maintain and create sustainable farms and spaces to grow food and motivate the next generation of farmers to grow sustainable and with community in mind.
Description
FARMS TO GROW, INC is a 501(c)(3) non profit organization dedicated to advocating and providing technical assistance to Black farmers throughout the country. Farms To Grow, Inc. is committed to sustainable farming and innovative agriculture practices which preserve the cultural and biological diversity, the agroecological balance of the local environment.
Farms To Grow, Inc. aims to increase the capacity of underserved farmers to keep their farm operations and establish farming as a viable career for future generations. Underserved farmers may include Native American, Hispanic, other minority groups, women, the physically challenged and limited access organic farmers.
CAUSE AREAS
Arts & Culture,
Children & Youth,
Community
WHEN
Sat Jul 19, 2025
06:30 AM - 05:30 PM
This opportunity has 1 shift
WHERE
Clovis, CA 93611
(36.83031 ,-119.67889 )
DATE POSTED
May 29, 2025
SKILLS
- Farming
- Event Management
- Customer Service
- Group Facilitation
- Food Service
- Ushering
GOOD FOR
- 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 18
- Orientation or Training
- 4 hours (minimum)
- Be sure to hydrate the day before the event due to hot weather.