Rancho Peñasquitos Farmers Market

Opportunity Requirements & Important Notes

Devoted to Youth hosts the Rancho Peñasquitos Farmers Market every Friday. The proceeds of the market go toward charities that support families and children, as well as food/donation drives. Devoted to Youth needs volunteers to run the market as smoothly as possible so that their small staff team can focus on making it a bigger weekly market.

Volunteers are needed to help with setting up, breaking down, and running the event.

• Event Set Up volunteers will be setting up the food booths, kids area, and helping vendors.
• Market Support volunteers will be taking food orders, cooking, kids area, and helping vendors.
• Event Breakdown volunteers will be cleaning up food booths, breaking down food booths and kids areas, helping vendors, collecting tables, chairs, and umbrellas.

• No prior experience necessary
• Volunteers should be comfortable outdoors, friendly, and able to follow instructions
• Willingness to help in a team-oriented environment
• Food booth volunteers should be comfortable around food prep

On-site training provided at the beginning of the shift

Comfortable clothing and a jacket as it will get chilly. This opportunity takes place outdoors with plenty of shade.

Bring: Water. Devoted to Youth will provide food and non-alcoholic drinks.

Volunteer may lift 40 lbs or more. Being able to lift up to 40 lbs is not required to participate. This project can make accommodations for individuals with physical limitations by providing seating and sedentary tasks such as taking food orders, staffing the info booth, or supervising the kids area to ensure the children's safety. The space where this project takes place is wheelchair accessible.

Volunteers will be required to sign a waiver for Devoted to Youth when they arrive on site

This event takes place rain or shine. It is only canceled in the event of especially inclement conditions.

Signing up for multiple shifts is highly encouraged!

The mission of Devoted to Youth Foundation is to help underprivileged youth and families in need. By listening to each individual, they give more than just a donation, they strive to provide opportunities, hope and the tools for those who want a better life.

Issue Area(s):
Civic & Community

Population Served:
Families, Low-income communities, Military/Veterans

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

Wednesday, November 19, 2025. Full opportunity address and directions will be sent by e‑mail after you sign up. All volunteers must be registered in advance to attend.