Volunteer At the New West Farmers Market!

Volunteer with us! Enjoy the great outdoors, support small local businesses, participate in the New West community, and meet new people!

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New to New West? Volunteering with NWFM is a great way to feel connected in this city! We are proud of our friendly volunteer environment and hope you’ll consider joining us! We have volunteers of all ages and backgrounds and are proud of the diverse and fun environment we provide.

This year our market runs every Thursday, 3-7pm from March 28, 2024 to November 7, 2024. Our volunteers are usually concentrated into two shifts:

1:30pm-5:00pm
4:30pm-8pm.

We do not accept volunteers who are not available on Thursdays or not able to join us physically at the market.

If you are under 18, a parent or guardian must be listed on your application and we will follow up with parents and guardians regarding their teen’s application. We only accept volunteers under 14 if they volunteer with an adult (ie. a parent or guardian or someone approved by a parent or guardian). Have questions about your specific circumstances? Shoot us an email.

Volunteer Form

Your name*
First Last
Please indicate your personal pronouns*
Examples include: She/Her, He/Him, They/Them
Your contact email address*
Your phone number*
Your home address
Emergency contact name*
First Last
Emergency contact's relationship to you*
Emergency contact number (if different from yours)
Why are you interested in volunteering with the NWFM?*
Tell us more about you!
Have you been to our market or another farmers market before? (It's okay if you haven't!) What are you wanting to get out of volunteering? Do you need volunteer hours or is this just for fun or for making new friends? The more information you give us the better we can determine what kind of volunteering set up would work best for you.
Please indicate if you're looking to collect hours for high school graduation.
Volunteer Expectations:*
Comfortable working with the public and understand how to behave professionally
Kind, respectful, and engaged
Available for at least one shift per month between 1:00 PM and 8:00 PM on Thursdays, ideally during one of the designated shifts listed below
Values diversity, equity and inclusion, with an understanding of the importance of community
Moderate fluency in English
Willing to be active for at least 2 hours*
Able to lift 25 lbs*
*We're happy to work with folks of varying ability levels, and are willing to be flexible with levels of activity. While we will be prioritizing folks with the aforementioned ability requirements, applicants of diverse ability levels are encouraged to apply.
Volunteer Tasks include:
Helping with set up or tear down (setting up tents, tables, chairs, directing traffic, supporting vendors, etc)
Supporting staff at our Info Booth(s) with small sales, membership support, and customer questions
Running crafting activities at the Sprout Club (our summertime kids club) during the months of July and August
Conducting customer headcounts
Aiding in facilitating workshops or community events hosted at the market
Other duties as necessary
Please note: It is important to understand that our market is a progressive space that supports the local food movement, food security, small businesses, and community. We see customers and community members from all walks of life, and our market is for every one of them. We only welcome volunteers who are able to support this mindset.
- Yes, I understand this and am willing to volunteer under these conditions.
Availability*
All of our market volunteer positions take place on Thursdays at the market in Tipperary Park, and cannot be fulfilled from home. We prefer market volunteers for these main two shifts on Thursdays. Please let us know which one works best for you.
If neither shifts are possible for you please select 'other' and we will try to accommodate as best we can. Please know that we may not be able to accommodate you under those circumstances but we will try our best.
- Thursday 1:30 PM - 5:00 PM
- Thursday 4:30 PM - 8:00 PM
- Other
Are you 18 years old or older?
If you are under 18, you will need a parent or guardian to sign off on this form on your behalf. We cannot have volunteers under the age of 18 without the consent of a parent or guardian. Volunteers under 14 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian on their volunteer shifts.
Please check the appropriate box below.
- I am 18 years or older
- I am under 18 years old
If you're under 18, how old are you?*
We are not able to let youth under 14 volunteer without a parent or guardian present except under exceptional circumstances.
Volunteer assumption of risk*
By checking this box, I agree that I will cancel my shift before arriving at the New West Farmer’s Market and will give appropriate notice to the New West Farmer’s Market Manager if I am experiencing any symptoms of COVID-19 such as a fever, cough, or shortness of breath.

I am aware that I must follow the safety and hygiene protocols that have been implemented by New West Farmer’s Market and understand that they will be explained to me and it is my responsibility to follow them.

Assumption of Risk and Waiver of Liability

I acknowledge that I have voluntarily applied to the New West Farmer’s Market volunteer program. I understand that the scope of my volunteer relationship with the New West Farmer’s Market is limited to a volunteer position and that no compensation is expected in return for services provided by me; that the New West Farmer’s Market will not provide any benefits traditionally associated with employment; and that I am responsible for my own insurance coverage in the event of illness or personal injury as a result of my services to the New West Farmer’s Market.

I understand that my volunteer activities with New West Farmer’s Market may include activities that could be hazardous to me, including but not limited to helping lift and move items, and potential exposure to Covid 19.

I hereby release, discharge and agree to indemnify and hold the New West Farmer’s Market harmless from, and waive on behalf of myself, any and all causes of action, claims, demands, damage, costs, expenses and compensation or loss to myself that may be caused by any act, or failure to act of the New West Farmer’s Market, or that may otherwise arise in any way in connection with any voluntary activities with, or for the New West Farmer’s Market.

I understand that this release discharges New West Farmer’s Market from any liability or claim that I am responsible for or may have against New West Farmer’s Market with respect to any bodily injury, illness, death, medical treatment that may arise from or in connection with my volunteer activities.

This liability waiver and release extends to the New West Farmer’s Market together with all its Board of Directors, Senior Directors, affiliates, employees, and clients.

By checking the box below, you are agreeing to the New West Farmer’s Market Volunteer Assumption of Risk, Waiver of Liability & Covid-19 Agreement.
I agree
Volunteer assumption of risk - under 18 years old*
By checking this box, I attest that I am the legal parent or guardian of the applicant and authorized to sign on their behalf

I attest that if the applicant develops symptoms of COVID-19 such as a fever, cough, or shortness of breath, the applicant and I agree that the applicant will cancel their shift before arriving at the New West Farmer’s Market and will give appropriate notice to the New West Farmer’s Market Manager.

The applicant and I are aware that the applicant must follow the safety and hygiene protocols that have been implemented by New West Farmer’s Market and understand that they will be explained to the applicant and it is their responsibility to follow them.

Assumption of Risk and Waiver of Liability

I acknowledge that the applicant is voluntarily applying to the New West Farmer’s Market volunteer program. I understand that the scope of the applicants volunteer relationship with the New West Farmer’s Market is limited to a volunteer position and that no compensation is expected in return for services provided by the applicant; that the New West Farmer’s Market will not provide any benefits traditionally associated with employment; and that on behalf of the applicant, I am responsible for their insurance coverage in the event of illness or personal injury as a result of their services to the New West Farmer’s Market.

I understand that the applicant's volunteer activities with New West Farmer’s Market may include activities that could be hazardous to them, including but not limited to helping lift and move items, and potential exposure to Covid 19.

I hereby release, discharge and agree to indemnify and hold the New West Farmer’s Market harmless from, and waive on behalf of myself and the applicant, any and all causes of action, claims, demands, damage, costs, expenses and compensation or loss to myself or the applicant that may be caused by any act, or failure to act of the New West Farmer’s Market, or that may otherwise arise in any way in connection with any voluntary activities with, or for the New West Farmer’s Market.

I understand that this release discharges New West Farmer’s Market from any liability or claim that I or the applicant are responsible for or may have against New West Farmer’s Market with respect to any bodily injury, illness, death, medical treatment that may arise from or in connection with the applicant's volunteer activities.

This liability waiver and release extends to the New West Farmer’s Market together with all its Board of Directors, Senior Directors, affiliates, employees, and clients.

By checking the box below, you are agreeing to the New West Farmer’s Market Volunteer Assumption of Risk, Waiver of Liability & Covid-19 Agreement on behalf of the applicant and yourself.
I agree
Name of parent or guardian acting on behalf of the applicant*
Phone number of parent or guardian acting on behalf of applicant*
Please include a phone number to reach you (the parent or guardian acting on behalf of the applicant that is under 18 years of age) in case further information is required and for emergency contact purposes.
Other comments or concerns?
Let us know how we can make this work for you!
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