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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<p>
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.

 

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Land Acknowledgement

Our market is grateful to operate on the unceded land of the Qayqayt, Kwikwetlem, and other Halkomelem speaking Peoples. We acknowledge that colonialism has made invisible their histories and connections to the land. We acknowledge the incredible gift this land is to our market and BC Agriculture. We commit to the ongoing work of decolonization and allyship.

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