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Volunteering: We believe it is important to encourage community involvement in the food system. Because of this, and the fact that we simply couldn’t operate without your involvement, each full-season share - whether it's a Regular or Family Veggie share - must volunteer for 3 shifts at the site over the course of the season, and each Vacationer's or Summer share must volunteer for 2 shifts. As many of you know, having members who assist with distribution really makes our site run smoothly and efficiently, creating a wonderful CSA experience for everyone!
This year there are 3 shift options, 2:30-4:30 PM, 4:15-6:15 PM, or 6:00-8:00 PM. If you are unable to volunteer during any of those times please contact Lauren ASAP at lauren@creamofthecropcsa.org to inquire about other ways you can contribute to our growing community from home!
Members who are pregnant, have recently given birth or have a newborn and are also unable to send a babysitter/spouse or share partner, can request an exemption by contacting lauren@creamofthecropcsa.org. Please know that volunteering off-site from home is also available and encouraged! Opportunities for off-site help are e-mailed to all members periodically throughout the season but it’s best to notify lauren@creamofthecropcsa.org as soon as possible, as positions are filled on a first come first served basis.
What Does Volunteering Entail?
- Have Fun
- Be on time
- Leave work at work/home
- Bring your kids ... if you have ‘em
All shift volunteers assist the site coordinators to help make sure the distributions run smoothly each week. We have several volunteers per shift, in addition to our several coordinators, so volunteering is fun, easy and as stress-free as can be!
The Early shift (from 2:30 - 4:30 PM) This shift is all about setting up the site and may or may not involve some heavy lifting to weigh or move boxes of produce around. Other duties include, counting, sorting and separating items.
The Middle shift: (4:15 - 6:15 PM)
THIS SHIFT INVOLVES LITTLE TO NO LIFTING SO IF YOU HAVE ANY TYPE OF PHYSICAL LIMITATIONS OR WANT TO BRING YOUR YOUNG CHILD TO HELP OUT, THIS IS LIKELY THE BEST SHIFT FOR YOU!
Middle shift duties primarily include:
- Help weigh out produce and present for members to collect.
- Check in members collecting veggies or fruit.
- Bring shares from the courtyard to curbside for members to collect.
- Keep site area clean (sweeping, break down boxes, etc)
The Late shift (from 6:00-8:00 PM)
- Help weigh out produce and present for members to collect.
- Check in members collecting veggies or fruit.
- Bring shares from the courtyard to curbside for members to collect.
- Bring any unclaimed items in storage bins to the food pantry in the church.
- Clean and put away signs, scales, etc.
- Put tables, benches and any other items that were moved during distribution back in place.
- Sweep the grounds clean, making sure the site and check in area are as clean as possible and ready for future users of the space.
Thank you all so much!
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