Cuyahoga Valley Farmers Market Volunteer Team

Cuyahoga Valley Farmers Market Volunteer

Introduction

Thank you for your interest in volunteering your time to support the Cuyahoga Valley Farmers Market (CVFM)! Your dedication and hard work are essential to the success of our market.

Volunteer Roles and Responsibilities

The specific roles and responsibilities of volunteers may vary depending on the needs of the market on a particular day. However, common volunteer tasks may include:

• Customer Service: Assisting customers with finding vendors and or products, answering questions, and providing information about the market.
• Vendor Booth Setup and Breakdown: Helping vendors set up and break down their booths.
• Market Cleanup: Assisting with cleaning up the market area after the event.
• Cash Handling: Handling market cash and assisting customers with transactions.
• Food Assistance Token Distribution and Redemption: Handling market tokens and assisting customers with transactions.
• Merchandise Sales: Selling branded merchandise and assisting customers with transactions.
• Driving The Market Van: Volunteers may be asked to drive company vehicles throughout the season and will be added to the CVFM insurance policy.
• Special Events: Participating in special events or activities organized by the market.
• Traffic Assistance for Parking: Directing incoming and outgoing traffic on the Meadow. We have two Cuyahoga Falls Police Officers who manage the traffic at the railroad entrance.

Volunteer Expectations

• Scheduling: Sign Up using the Google form sent out via email for each month you are available to volunteer.
• Professionalism: Represent the market in a positive and professional manner.
• Teamwork: Work collaboratively with other volunteers and staff.
• Follow Instructions: Adhere to the guidelines and instructions provided by market staff.
• Safety: Prioritize safety and follow all safety guidelines.

Volunteer Benefits

• Early Shopping Access: Enjoy picking the cream of the crop before the customers hit the field.
• Volunteer Swag Discount: We offer a generous discount on our CVFM branded merchandise.
• Community Involvement: Contribute to your local community and support local businesses.
• Networking Opportunities: Connect with other volunteers and market participants.
• First-Hand Experience: Learn about the local food system and the importance of supporting farmers markets.
• Satisfaction: Feel a sense of accomplishment and satisfaction from your contributions.

We appreciate your commitment to the Cuyahoga Valley Farmers Market and look forward to working with you!