Front Entrance/Welcome Table Volunteer
(Uxbridge Farmers' Market)
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Position ID: V-OSH0781
Last Modified: 22 Apr 2024
Last Full Update: 22 Apr 2024
Opportunity Details: Front Entrance/Welcome Table Volunteer
| Contact | Gabi, Manager, Uxbridge Farmers' Market; Email: uxbridgeFM.manager@gmail.com |
| Duties | Volunteers attending the Uxbridge Farmers' Market front entrance are responsible for:
The Uxbridge Farmers' Market runs 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Sunday rain or shine - volunteers must dress for the weather as the market is outdoors. |
| Benefits | Become a part of the Uxbridge Farmers' Market family! We are a tight-knit community of Uxbridge locals who are passionate about supporting our area's farmers and small businesses. Have fun and connect with the wonderful people who make, bake, and grow your food and more. |
| Ages | 14 year(s) and up |
| Suitable for Highschool Credit Hours | Yes |
| Suitable For | Anyone ; Adults (18+) ; Seniors (55+) ; Youth (12-18) ; Highschool students ; Post-secondary students ; Persons with a hearing impairment ; Persons with a mental disability ; Persons with a physical disability ; Persons with a visual impairment ; Men ; Women ; Newcomers / English as a second language ; Individuals |
| Areas of Interest | Community / Neighbourhood Volunteering ; Community Outreach ; Event Coordination & Support ; Guide / Greeter ; Information & Referral Services ; Manual Labour / Physical Labour ; Nature / Environment ; Seasonal Support (Fall) ; Seasonal Support (Spring) ; Seasonal Support (Summer) ; Seasonal Support (Winter) ; Social Interaction |
| Skills/Experience | Communication & Interpersonal Skills ; Dependability & Trustworthiness ; Friendly & Outgoing - the ideal front entrance volunteer is friendly, outgoing and enthusiastic ; Positive / Cheerful Demeanor ; Self-Motivated / Work Independently - there will often be only one volunteer stationed at the front table - Manager is always on site for support ; Team Work - may work alongside other volunteers ; Working with Children - our market is for the whole family to enjoy! |
| Commitment Length | Short Term ; Long Term (Minimum of 6 months) ; Medium Term (4 months to 1 year) |
| Interaction Level | Large Group - patrons will continually cycle through as they shop the market |
| Dates and Times | Sunday: Morning, Afternoon (7:30-11a.m. / 11a.m.-2:30p.m.) |
| Seasons | Year Round - we host markets throughout the entire year; regular market season runs May through October |
| Accessibility | Partially Accessible - Wheelchairs and strollers are able to access event grounds, however terrain is rough and uneven in some areas. ; Designated parking at entrance |
| Location | Uxbridge |
| Number of Positions | Beaverton ; Brooklin ; Cannington ; Clarington ; Durham Region ; Port Perry ; Scugog ; Uxbridge (Township of) 4 individual(s) needed in total. |
| Training | Training is provided - Minimal training, ongoing support onsite |
| Police Check | Not Required |
| Liability Insurance | Not Available |
| Start Date | On or after 05 May 2024 |
