Nonprofit

Farmer's Market - Santa Cruz River Market

On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Tucson, AZ
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  • Details

    Start Date:
    September 11, 2025, 3:30 PM GMT-7
    End Date:
    December 31, 2026, 6:00 PM GMT-7
    Available Times:
    Weekdays (evenings)
    Commitment Details:
    3 months
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    32
    Cause Areas:
    Community Development, Hunger, Food Security, Seniors & Retirement
    Benefits:
    Training Provided
    Good For:
    Age 55+, International Volunteers
    Age Requirement:
    16+
    Other Requirements:
    4 hour shifts - 3 month commitment
    Wheelchair Accessible

    Description

    • Volunteers are needed to help support our Farmer's Market, where folks will work to provide fresh local produce to all Southern Arizonans. Volunteers must be able to serve outside, and training is provided on site! This is an access market with a Double-Up SNAP food stamp matching program, culturally relevant foods, and is a community space to engage with growers and neighbors. It is a public and inclusive space with folks from all different backgrounds, where all are welcome. Bilingual preferred, but not required*

    Training is provided during your first shift! The ideal candidate is someone who can commit to volunteering at least 3 Thursdays a month.

    At the Farmer's Market, volunteers are needed to:

    • Welcome and take care of guests at the info table
    • Help guests learn different methods for paying for produce (including SNAP or vouchers)
    • Set up and break down produce and displays at the market, market signs, and vendor tents
    • Support vendors
    • Handle monetary transactions
    • Check out customers
    • Support CFB’s Abundant Harvest Cooperative (to learn more about one of the ways we promote local food, click here)

    Location: 221 S Avenida del Convento, Tucson AZ.

    Time Commitment & Hours: Every Thursday evening from 3:30pm-7:30pm

    Dress code:

    Please be aware that failure to follow the dress code may result in dismissal from volunteer activity for the day.

    • Comfortable, closed-toe and closed-heel shoes
    • If you would like to wear gloves, please bring your own
    • Face mask optional

    Questions? Email farmersmarket@communityfoodbank.org for more information!

    2 shifts available:

    • Friday June 13, 2025 - 14:00 to 16:30 MST
    • Friday June 13, 2025 - 16:30 to 19:00 MST
    • Volunteers are needed to help support our Farmer's Market, where folks will work to provide fresh local produce to all Southern Arizonans. Volunteers must be able to serve outside, and training is provided on site! This is an access market with a Double-Up SNAP food stamp matching program, culturally relevant foods, and is a community space to engage with growers and neighbors. It is a public and inclusive space with folks from all different backgrounds, where all are welcome. Bilingual preferred, but not required*

    Training is provided during your first shift! The ideal candidate is someone who can commit to volunteering at least 3 Thursdays a month.

    At the Farmer's Market, volunteers are needed to:

    • Welcome and take care of guests at the info table
    • Help guests learn different methods for paying for produce (including SNAP or vouchers)
    • Set up and break down produce and displays at the market, market signs, and vendor tents
    • Support vendors
    • Handle monetary…

    Location

    On-site

    Annex

    221 South Avenida del Convento, Tucson, Arizona, US
    Directions

    Shifts will be split into two: 3:30pm-6pm and 6pm-8pm

    How to Apply

    • Volunteers are needed to help support our Farmer's Market, where folks will work to provide fresh local produce to all Southern Arizonans. Volunteers must be able to serve outside, and training is provided on site! This is an access market with a Double-Up SNAP food stamp matching program, culturally relevant foods, and is a community space to engage with growers and neighbors. It is a public and inclusive space with folks from all different backgrounds, where all are welcome. Bilingual preferred, but not required*

    Training is provided during your first shift! The ideal candidate is someone who can commit to volunteering at least 3 Thursdays a month.

    At the Farmer's Market, volunteers are needed to:

    • Welcome and take care of guests at the info table
    • Help guests learn different methods for paying for produce (including SNAP or vouchers)
    • Set up and break down produce and displays at the market, market signs, and vendor tents
    • Support vendors
    • Handle monetary transactions
    • Check out customers
    • Support CFB’s Abundant Harvest Cooperative (to learn more about one of the ways we promote local food, click here)

    Location: 267 S Avenida del Convento, Tucson AZ.

    Time Commitment & Hours: Every Thursday evening from 2:00pm-7:00pm

    Dress code:

    Please be aware that failure to follow the dress code may result in dismissal from volunteer activity for the day.

    • Comfortable, closed-toe and closed-heel shoes
    • If you would like to wear gloves, please bring your own
    • Face mask optional

    Questions? Email farmersmarket@communityfoodbank.org for more information!

    • Volunteers are needed to help support our Farmer's Market, where folks will work to provide fresh local produce to all Southern Arizonans. Volunteers must be able to serve outside…
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