Location: Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan
Time Commitment: Flexible, including weekends and weekdays
Timeframe: 5 hours per day or per week
Duration: Ongoing
Position Overview: We are looking for enthusiastic and passionate volunteers to join our outreach team and help make a positive impact in our community. As a Farmer’s Market Volunteer, you will assist with distributing program flyers within the farmer’s market area.
Key Responsibilities:
Conduct street outreach by distributing program flyers to local businesses, community-based organizations, health clinics, customers, and community members.
Promote the Over-The-Counter (OTC) benefits program.
Support general market operations as needed.
Qualifications:
Passion for healthy eating, local agriculture, and community engagement.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, outdoor environment.
Reliable, punctual, and able to commit to a regular volunteer schedule.
Volunteers must be 18 years or older to participate
Benefits:
Opportunity to make a difference in the community by supporting local farmers and promoting healthy eating.
Gain experience in agriculture, and community outreach.
Meet new people and be part of a passionate and dedicated team.
How to Apply: If you are interested in volunteering with Harvest Home Farmer’s Market, please complete an online volunteer application.
Join us in making fresh, healthy food accessible to all!
8 West 126th Street, New York, NY 10027, US
Harvest Home Farmers’ Market, Inc. (HHFM) is an East Harlem-based nonprofit dedicated to increasing access to farm-fresh, locally grown produce, particularly for consumers in low-income New York City communities identified as "fresh and healthy food deserts." Founded in 1993, HHFM operates 14 farmers' markets in Harlem, the Bronx, and Brooklyn--areas under-served by grocery stores and other fresh food outlets. The farmers' markets provide direct-to-consumer economic opportunities for 35 farmers and food producers who sell their goods at HHFM markets.
HHFM has been a significant player in food access and healthy food issues for over 20 years. We have proven that there is considerable demand for fresh food in low-income areas and that when low-income consumers have access to better choices they will take full advantage of them. Through collaboration with other organizations, systems-based advocacy, and public education, we have helped establish a regional and environmentally responsive food and farm economy that supports good nutrition, prevents hunger, enhances communities, and supports healthy lifestyles.
8 West 126th StreetNew York, NY 10027
September 6, 2024
