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2nd Annual Central Valley Watermelon Tasting

On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Fresno, CA
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  • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Time Commitment:
    Unas horas
    Commitment Details:
    The volunteer day is schedule for 6:30am - 5:30pm. Once signed up to volunteer, shift & volunteer station will be assigned by the event production team based on need and skill. If you have experience in a high needs skill, please let us know!
    Recurrence:
    One time only
    Volunteers Needed:
    20
    Cause Areas:
    Agriculture, Arts & Music, Children & Youth, Rural Areas
    Benefits:
    Formación incluida
    Good For:
    Edad 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Asistir a orientación

    Description

    2nd Annual Central Valley Watermelon Tasting

    Howdy!

    Join Farms to Grow, Inc and Sherman Produce Market as a volunteer at the "2nd Annual Central Valley Watermelon Tasting" on Saturday, July 19th 9:00 am - 4:00 pm. If you are looking for a way to make an impact, this is the perfect volunteer opportunity for you.

    Sherman Produce Market, a Black Owned multi-generational business, has been providing fresh non-GMO, pesticide free produce to the local and regional communities since the 1950's. We are home grown in the soil of Fresno and excited to present attendees with the opportunity to experience fourteen different varieties of seeded and seedless red and yellow watermelons, cantaloupe and honeydew! This event is a great opportunity for customer service experience! Volunteer positions include:

    • Event set up/breakdown
    • Entertainment set up/breakdown
    • Vendor registration & coordination
    • Volunteer coordination
    • Attendee coordination
    • Kidzone (family fun play area)
    • Security & parking attendants
    • Watermelon Tasting team

    The volunteer day is schedule for 6:30am - 5:30pm. Once signed up to volunteer, shift & volunteer station will be assigned by the festival production team based on need and skill. If you have experience in a high needs skill, please let us know!

    Place this link in your search bar to fill out the Farms to Grow, Inc volunteer onboarding form.

    https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScI7FFsrkKemMZOTXpVeohTCqgHch-FqlKHpjoJqnYubWiTTA/viewform?usp=pp_url

    See you there!

    Elaine

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    FARMS TO GROW, INC is a 501c3 nonprofit organization dedicated to working with Black farmers and underserved sustainable farmers around the country. Our aim is to increase the capacity of underserved farmers to keep their farm operations and establish farming as a viable career for future generations.

    Underserved farmers may include Native American, Hispanic, other minority groups, women, the physically challenged and limited access organic farmers.

    Howdy!

    Join Farms to Grow, Inc and Sherman Produce Market as a volunteer at the "2nd Annual Central Valley Watermelon Tasting" on Saturday, July 19th 9:00 am - 4:00 pm. If you are looking for a way to make an impact, this is the perfect volunteer opportunity for you.

    Sherman Produce Market, a Black Owned multi-generational business, has been providing fresh non-GMO, pesticide free produce to the local and regional communities since the 1950's. We are home grown in the soil of Fresno and excited to present attendees with the opportunity to experience fourteen different varieties of seeded and seedless red and yellow watermelons, cantaloupe and honeydew! This event is a great opportunity for customer service experience! Volunteer positions include:

    • Event set up/breakdown
    • Entertainment set up/breakdown
    • Vendor registration & coordination
    • Volunteer coordination
    • Attendee coordination
    • Kidzone (family fun play area)
    • Security & parking attendants…

    Location

    On-site

    Sherman Produce Market

    1062 Martin Ave, Fresno, CA 93706, USA
    Directions

    Parking is available; parking details will be given to volunteers prior to volunteer date.

    Apply to This Volunteer Opportunity

    Instructions:

    Place this link in your search bar to fill out the Farms to Grow, Inc volunteer onboarding form.

    https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScI7FFsrkKemMZOTXpVeohTCqgHch-FqlKHpjoJqnYubWiTTA/viewform?usp=pp_url

    When completing the "What capacity would you like to volunteer?" section of the Volunteer Onboarding Form, please enter: CV WATERMELON TASTING VOLUNTEER

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