Volunteer - Farmer's Market

Established in 2009, The Auburn Farmers Market strives to be a forum for the purchase of a variety of healthy and locally grown products to the area residents. Highlighting education about healthy food choices and overall health and well-being. The Market serves as a convenient marketplace for local farmers and artisans and is a vibrant gathering place for the community to enjoy Auburn.

Dates: Sundays, June 7th through September 20th, 2026

Hours of operation: 10am - 3pm

Location: Les Gove Park, 1140 Auburn Way S, Auburn, WA 98002

Primary Duties

The Auburn Farmers Market is looking for volunteers to help with set-up, tear-down, running the information booth, and general operations on Sundays. Volunteer hours are broken up into two shifts throughout the day.

General tasks include:

• Setting up and/or putting away information booth tables and yard games
• Directing Market attendees and answering questions
• Picking up litter around the Market site using trash grabbers
• Taking customer counts using a clicker counter

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to pass a background check completed by the City of Auburn.

Additional Information

Working Conditions

The volunteer is occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. The volunteer position may require walking on uneven, rocky, or rough ground. The volunteer may occasionally perform physical activities including, but not limited to, lifting, carrying, and moving heavy objects; repeated walking, bending, and stooping for long periods of time. The volunteer may be required to sit or stand for extended periods of time.

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION

Commitment to Inclusion

Team Auburn values a wide range of perspectives and life experiences and believes our strength comes from the diversity of people and ideas. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals who will help us foster a workplace built on respect, collaboration, and service to the community.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

The City of Auburn is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer. No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay, or other forms of compensation.

To learn more about the Inclusive Auburn initiative, please visit:

https://www.auburnwa.gov/InclusiveAuburn

GETTING STARTED:

We sincerely appreciate your interest in the City of Auburn. We have many volunteer opportunities and we are always accepting volunteer applications. Please click on the "Apply" link above to complete your application online.

If you have any questions regarding the application process, please contact the City of Auburn Human Resources Department at (253) 931-3040 or TTY (253) 288-3139.