Volunteer Team

Opportunity Details

Cuyahoga Valley Farmers Market Volunteer Team

Cuyahoga Valley Farmers Market | (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./

Thank you for your interest in volunteering your time to support the Cuyahoga Valley Farmers Market (CVFM)! Your dedication and hard work are essential to the success of our market.

• Customer Service:
  Assisting customers with finding vendors and or products, answering questions, and providing information about the market.
• Vendor Booth Setup and Breakdown:
  Helping vendors set up and break down their booths.
• Market Cleanup:
  Assisting with cleaning up the market area after the event.
• Cash Handling:
  Handling market cash and assisting customers with transactions.
• Food Assistance Token Distribution and Redemption:
  Handling market tokens and assisting customers with transactions.
• Merchandise Sales:
  Selling branded merchandise and assisting customers with transactions.
• Driving The Market Van:
  Volunteers may be asked to drive company vehicles throughout the season and will be added to the CVFM insurance policy.
• Special Events:
  Participating in special events or activities organized by the market.
• Traffic Assistance for Parking:
  Directing incoming and outgoing traffic on the Meadow. We have two Cuyahoga Falls Police Officers who manage the traffic at the railroad entrance.

• Scheduling:
  Sign Up using the Google form sent out via email for each month you are available to volunteer.
• Professionalism:
  Represent the market in a positive and professional manner.
• Teamwork:
  Work collaboratively with other volunteers and staff.
• Follow Instructions:
  Adhere to the guidelines and instructions provided by market staff.
• Safety:
  Prioritize safety and follow all safety guidelines.

• Early Shopping Access:
  Enjoy picking the cream of the crop before the customers hit the field.
• Volunteer Swag Discount:
  We offer a generous discount on our CVFM branded merchandise.
• Community Involvement:
  Contribute to your local community and support local businesses.
• Networking Opportunities:
  Connect with other volunteers and market participants.
• First-Hand
  
  Experience:
  
  Learn about the local food system and the importance of supporting farmers markets.
• Satisfaction:
  Feel a sense of accomplishment and satisfaction from your contributions.

Age Minimum (with Adult): 16+, Minimum Age:18+