Volunteer Application Form
Thanks for your interest in the Pendleton Farmers’ Market! You are an important part of a successful market; together we are building this community resource to support our farmers, our families and our region. There are opportunities throughout the year, especially during our market season, mid-May through mid-October. Please fill out this form as completely as possible and return it to us, and… welcome aboard!
Volunteer’s Name ____________________________________________________________________
Daytime Phone___________________________ Evening Phone ______________________________
Email________________________________________________________________________________
Mailing Address _______________________________________________________________________
Emergency contact: ___________________________________________________________________
Do you have any health considerations? _________________________________________________
The PFM Board or Volunteer Coordinator will meet with you personally to determine the most successful and enjoyable placement for you. Please be frank and open-minded as you answer the questions below, to help us find the best fit for your talents and time.
Do you prefer to work alone ¸ or in teams ¸ ?
Are you comfortable working outdoors in the summer heat? Yes ¸ No ¸
Are you comfortable working with the public? Yes ¸ No ¸
Do you bring a professional skill* you’d like to share with the Market? If so, please describe:
List any business licenses or permits required by the state, county or city for you to utilize your professional skills on our behalf (e.g. those associated with accounting, legal, or nutritional services): ____________________________________________________________________________
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Volunteer Job Descriptions
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*1 Market Manager Assistant: Assist at the Market on Friday afternoons with set-up, operations, and take-down of the market during season. Options include Opening shift 3-5:30, or Closing shift from 5 – 8:30 pm, or Both. |
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*2 PFM Events: Assistant the Board workgroup and/or Market Manager with planning, design, or implementation of fund-raising, outreach and educational events. Occasional, from February to October- prior, during, or after the market. |
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*3 Market Marketing and Promotions: Assist Board workgroup and/or Market Manager with promotional and marketing needs such as poster development, article-writing, outreach and education (public speaking, displays, and surveys), media materials and outreach. Occasional, from February to October |
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*4 Special Skills and Projects, such as: Grant-writing; Legal council; Music/entertainment; Children’s activities; Statistical surveying; Other: |
Below, check and/or describe the areas in which your are comfortable serving; and which tasks or job functions you desire to do for the Market, and what times you are available
Jobs and Availability – check preferences Times available: months, days & hours
| Market Manager Assistant: Assist at the Market on Friday afternoons with set-up, operations, and take-down of the market during season. Options include Opening shift 3-5:30 ¸, or Closing shift from 5 – 8:30 pm ¸ or Both ¸ | |
| Market Events: Assistant the Board/workgroup with of Events: planning &, design ¸, implementation ¸; prior ¸, during, ¸ or after ¸the market season |
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| Market Marketing and Promotions: Assist Board/ workgroup with promotional needs such as article-writing ¸, media ¸; outreach & education ¸ (public speaking, displays, food & nutrition, surveys). Occasional need, from February to October | |
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Special Projects: Grant-writing ¸; Legal council ¸;
Music/entertainment ¸; Children’s activities ¸;
Statistical surveying ¸; EBT support ¸; Other: |
For all volunteers:
I recognize that I am as important a part of this Market as staff, the Board or vending members, and will perform my chosen tasks knowing they are valuable and instrumental to the success of the Pendleton Farmers’ Market. I will do my best to be clear about my needs and desires for an enjoyable and useful experience. I will abide by volunteer guidelines as determined by the Board. I agree that I am serving as a volunteer at my own risk and will hold Farmer’s Market harmless from any injury I may sustain in my volunteer duties.
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