- Flexible in schedule
- Good for groups
- Good for youth
- Accessible by public transit
Volunteers for Brentwood Artisan Farmers' Market!
We want YOU! Exciting volunteer opportunities await! The AFMS (Artisan Farmers' Market Society), which runs the Brentwood Artisan Farmers' Market, is a non-profit organization with a plan to provide local communities with locally grown foods, farm products, and other locally made products. We host markets to facilitate a direct producer-to-consumer relationship. By providing this service, we aim to preserve and promote local agriculture, enhance local community, and improve the overall quality of life. Volunteer shifts: We have multiple shifts, one from 7:15am to 11:30am, and another from 11:30am to 3:00pm. The Brentwood Artisan Farmers' Market runs on Sundays, from Jun 15th till Sept 14th, 10am - 2pm at Brentwood Blvd (off Halifax Way) (At the Brentwood Mall) Some tasks that we would like volunteers to help with include... - Helping to sent up tents, tables, chairs, and signs for the market. - Assisting vendors with setting up their tents and watching over their products when they step away. - Answering questions from customers at our Information Tent. - Handing out loyalty cards. - Conducting customer surveys. - Helping to take down the tents, tables, chairs, and signs to pack up the market. Come hang with us and join our volunteer team! We stand by the three F's- Fun, Friends and Food! :)
Why should you volunteer for this opportunity?
Volunteers can practice their social skills and English proficiency by helping customers in a safe, open, and friendly environment. Volunteers can gain volunteering hours for their work at the Brentwood Artisan Farmers' Market, but 20 hours must be completed before a confirmation letter will be given. Lots of good food and art can be purchased, and volunteers are sometimes given discounts or even free items!
- Flexible in schedule
- Good for groups
- Good for youth
- Accessible by public transit