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Flexible Schedule
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Dubuque, IA 52001
Convivium Urban Farmstead restaurant has a from-scratch menu that highlights fresh produce we grow ourselves in nearby neighborhood gardens. All proceeds from the restaurant help support our classes and other nonprofit programming. The Produce Preserver team helps our produce live throughout the year. Whether it is turning basil into pesto, tomatoes into tomato jam, tomatillos into salsa verde, or dehydrating peppers, cherry tomatoes and herbs - the Produce Preservers help process our abundant harvest in a way that can be enjoyed all year round. Previous cooking or canning experience is helpful, but training will be provided for required tasks. Kitchen volunteers should be able to meet physical requirements necessary with kitchen work like standing for long periods of time. The first step to join us as a volunteer is to fill out a Volunteer Application: https://mywebsite.flipcause.com/preview/3472jd.1h89c5iichmo4.0ba0ceac8a3da911be11fe7be2dc1483/343931824110491718
Date Posted: Dec 30, 2022
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Flexible Schedule
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Dubuque, IA 52001
Convivium Urban Farmstead grows food on over 7,000 square feet of garden space. This food is used in a variety of ways towards supporting Convivium’s mission of "improving life through food." Some of the food is enjoyed in our restaurant or merchandise, where the proceeds go toward supporting our non-profit outreach programs. Some of the food is handed out as ingredients in our weekly free casserole program. And some of the food is picked by the general public as free, accessible, healthy produce. Volunteer gardeners are an important part of the labor force that brings that food to life, gets it on to people’s plates, and helps fulfill Convivium’s mission. A Harvest Helper guides the produce from Convivium’s gardens on its journey from the field to the kitchen. By working with the Farm Manager and the Harvest Coordinator, Harvest Helpers carefully harvest, safely transport, (possibly sample!), clean, and weigh the harvest before handing it off to the kitchens. Garden experience is beneficial but not as important as a willingness to learn and a desire to become part of the Convivium mission of improving life through food. The first step to join us as a volunteer is to fill out a Volunteer Application: https://mywebsite.flipcause.com/preview/3472jd.1h89c5iichmo4.0ba0ceac8a3da911be11fe7be2dc1483/343931824110491718
Date Posted: Dec 30, 2022
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Flexible Schedule
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Dubuque, IA 52001
As part of Convivium’s mission, we provide access and education about healthy food choices to children and others who are struggling with food access and the adverse health effects of eating a diet of highly processed food. Our adult, family, and youth cooking and nutrition education classes are designed to expose people to real, fresh foods; provide the knowledge of where our food comes from and the importance of healthy choices; and teach the skills of how to prepare simple recipes using fresh ingredients. Volunteer instructors will lead such classes. Curriculum is provided. Instructors should have experience cooking and baking. Formal experience teaching or leading groups would be beneficial. Instructors must attend an orientation/training. The first step to join us as a volunteer is to fill out a Volunteer Application: https://mywebsite.flipcause.com/preview/3472jd.1h89c5iichmo4.0ba0ceac8a3da911be11fe7be2dc1483/343931824110491718
Date Posted: Dec 30, 2022
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Flexible Schedule
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Dubuque, IA 52001
Convivium Urban Farmstead hosts a food box distribution on our patio with food donated by St. Stephen's Food Bank every 2nd & 4th Tuesday of each month. Community members can pick up free food starting at 3pm. Distribution continues while supplies last. Volunteers help distribute food and carry boxes to vehicles. Volunteers should be able to lift and move 30 lb. boxes and withstand outdoor weather for short periods of time. The first step to join us as a volunteer is to fill out a Volunteer Application: https://mywebsite.flipcause.com/preview/3472jd.1h89c5iichmo4.0ba0ceac8a3da911be11fe7be2dc1483/343931824110491718
Date Posted: Dec 30, 2022
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Flexible Schedule
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Dubuque, IA 52001
Convivium Urban Farmstead restaurant has a from-scratch menu that highlights fresh produce we grow ourselves in nearby neighborhood gardens. All proceeds from the restaurant help support our classes and other nonprofit programming. Veg Preppers will work alongside Team Leaders to process our garden harvest or prepare food for use in casseroles or by prep cooks. Tasks vary week to week but may include peeling, dicing, spinning or packaging produce. Kitchen volunteers should be able to meet physical requirements necessary with kitchen work like standing for long periods of time. The first step to join us as a volunteer is to fill out a Volunteer Application: https://mywebsite.flipcause.com/preview/3472jd.1h89c5iichmo4.0ba0ceac8a3da911be11fe7be2dc1483/343931824110491718
Date Posted: Dec 30, 2022
