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Volunteer at the Newark Farmers Market!
ORGANIZATION: AGRICULTURAL INSTITUTE OF MARIN
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86 people are interested
Info Booth Assistant / Market Ambassador - Sign up at www.agriculturalinstitute.org/volunteer
Do you want to be directly involved in our markets? Are you passionate about increasing food access? Our Info Booth Assistants and Market Ambassadors are hands-on support who assist AIM staff and customers in creating a dynamic, positive, and welcoming market environment. You will also process EBT transactions, sell merchandise and help collect stall fees.
The Newark Farmers Market is one of the most diverse farmers markets in the Easy Bay. Welcoming a wide range of farmers, food purveyors, and artisans, the diversity of the produce and products truly is a reflection of the vibrant community of shoppers that support the market. The Newark market is open every Sunday, year-round, rain or shine, from 9am to 1pm, and features over 55 farmers and vendors.
Jobs/Tasks: CalFresh Customer Assistance, Survey Data Collection, Customer Education and Support
Contact Arianna at volunteer@agriculturalinstitute.org with any questions!
1 Shift
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09:00 AM to 01:00 PM PST
If this full shift doesn't fit your schedule but you'd still like to volunteer, let us know!
- NONE OF THESE TIMES WORK FOR ME, BUT I CAN STILL HELP
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About AGRICULTURAL INSTITUTE OF MARIN
Location:
2169 E Francisco Blvd, Suite A, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901, US
Mission Statement
AIM’s mission is to educate, inspire, and connect communities, responsible farmers, and producers as part of a healthy, Earth-friendly, equitable local and regional food system.
Description
The Agricultural Institute of Marin is an educational 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization located in the Bay Area.
AIM has supported farmers and their locally produced foods since 1983.
AIM serves 350+ farmers, food purveyors, and artisans from 40 California counties who participate in AIM’s eight Certified Farmers Markets across the Bay Area. AIM provides hands-on and virtual education and training programs, operates a farm audit program, runs a mobile market for older adults and underserved communities, curates a multi-farm produce box program, and operates CalFresh/EBT and Market Match services.
CAUSE AREAS
Environment,
Hunger,
Seniors
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
This opportunity has 1 shift
WHERE
2086 Newpark Mall RoadNewark, CA 94560
(37.526474 ,-122.00118 )
DATE POSTED
October 21, 2024
SKILLS
- Customer Service
- Transactions
- Cross-cultural Communication
- People Skills
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 16
- Sundays 9-1. Preferred to have a regular schedule of weekly or biweekly shifts.
- EBT transactions, flexibility, willing to have fun!