Volunteer! | Anacortesfarmersmarket.org

The Anacortes Farmers Market has several options for volunteer opportunities, and welcomes those interested in volunteering to submit an inquiry!

Whether you are a student looking to volunteer for community service hours, or a community member who wants to be involved with the Market, we have various tasks throughout the season that may fit your needs or interests.

To apply, simply email us or visit us at the Info Booth on Market Day 🙂

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIESS

The Anacortes Farmers Market continues to evolve and grow each year and our volunteers are an important part of our success. As a volunteer you develop a special connection to the market and your community. You will make new friends, be surrounded by creative, hardworking folks, appreciative customers and enjoy the beautiful Depot grounds. We hope you will be inspired to contribute to your market. Individuals as well as community groups are welcome!

Here are some of ways you can help us as a volunteer:

Saturdays 9-2, May -Oct

Set–up7:00-9:00 Saturdays,

Set up 12 café tables (and put on table cloths if applicable)
Put a table tent on each table
Wheel out stacks of chairs and set up around tables
Put out 2 road barricades and 2 AFM Welcome signs, handicap parking signs
Set up stage – tent, banner, weights
Set up information tent(s), tables, water station, weights, etc
Set up 3 garbage/recycle stations
Set up chairs indoors for workshops if applicable
Put bins of merchandise in Info booth

Information Booth 8:45-2:00, one to two hour shifts Saturdays ( 5-6 people)

Provide general information (market hours, restrooms, etc )
Sell tokens (credit card machine)
Sell Merchandise (first shift may set up merch)
Assist with occasional surveys and do customer counts

Take Down 2:00 – 3:30 (2-3 people)

Wipe down café tables & collect table tents
Stack tables & chairs, store back in shed
Collect signs/barricades
Collect garbage/recycle stations
Bring trash to dumpster
Put compost/recycle in bins and wheel to curb
Take down stage equip & tent
Bring merch bins back to office
Take down Info booth, tables & weights

There is so much more to running a market than just market day! Here are some additional ways to help:
Non-market day help

Distribute posters, fliers, schedules around town
Put up and take down market sandwich boards (adopt a sign)
Join a committee! (marketing, events, outreach etc)
Additional help during larger/special events
Possible building/repairing equipment –handyman duties
Or perhaps you see an opportunity to help that we haven’t even thought of !

Notes:

Be prepared for all weather! Dress in layers
Strong backs preferred for a.m. & p.m. set up. There is a lot of lifting, wheeling and dragging.
We are hoping to provide vests and/or aprons for volunteers to provide visibility and recognition.