Join our upcoming market every Sunday 12pm to 4pm Located at 2635 S Adams Street
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Volunteer Opportunities
FIT is looking for local food lovers interested in volunteering at our farmers markets, community programs, and events. Supporting our local food system takes a village.
Please fill out the desired interest form below and we will reach out with more information.
- Must be 16 years or older.
- Able to commit to scheduled volunteer times.
- Work well with people – all volunteer positions work directly with the public, staff, and other volunteers.
- Vendor Assistant: Helps vendors with setup and breakdown of their booths, restocking merchandise, and managing customer inquiries.
- Information Booth Attendant: Staffs the information booth, answers questions from visitors, provides maps or guides to the market layout, and promotes market events or programs.
- Market Ambassador: Roams the market to engage with visitors, gather feedback, promote market activities, and assist with crowd management.
- Event Coordinator: Assists with planning and executing special events or activities at the market, such as cooking demonstrations, live music performances, or children's activities.
- Waste Management Volunteer: Helps ensure proper waste disposal and recycling practices are followed at the market, educates visitors about composting and recycling, and assists with waste collection and sorting.
- Social Media Coordinator: Manages the market's social media accounts, creates posts to promote vendors and market events, shares photos and updates from the market, and interacts with followers online.
- Fundraising Coordinator: Organizes fundraising initiatives or campaigns to support the market's operations, secures sponsorships or donations from local businesses, and assists with grant writing or fundraising events.
- Market Research Assistant: Conducts surveys or collects data from visitors and vendors to gather feedback and assess the market's performance and impact on the community.
- Volunteer Coordinator: Oversees recruitment, training, and scheduling of volunteers, communicates with volunteers about upcoming opportunities, and ensures a positive volunteer experience.