volunteer Opportunities
Thank you for considering volunteering with the Farmers & Makers Market!
As Calgary's largest outdoor Alberta Approved Farmers Market, we run every Saturday from May 24 to Oct 4 at cSPACE Marda Loop. Each market features 50+ local vendors, live music, and a vibrant community vibe.
As a not-for-profit, we rely on amazing volunteers like you to help make it all happen. We're so glad you're here!
Market Day Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteering offers a meaningful way to contribute to building a more sustainable food system while supporting lively farmers markets throughout Calgary. There are many different ways to get involved with the Farmers & Makers Markets as a volunteer!
What Farmers & Makers Market Volunteers do:
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Create welcoming atmospheres at the markets
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Assist market staff with market setup and teardown
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Assist market staff at our Welcome Booth
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and so much more!
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Available Shifts Wednesdays and/or Saturdays:
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Set Up/Tear Down 2h/1.25h
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Welcome Booth 4h
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Full Day Set-Up, Welcome Booth, Tear Down 7.25h
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Market Photographer/Videographer at-market flexible
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Maestro of Signage - 6am-7am (or earlier) Wednesday mornings - must have a vehicle
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Perks!
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After 15 hours of volunteering receive one-year F&MM Market Membership
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After 30 hours of volunteering receive F&MM branded T-Shirt, and an invitation to our Year End Team Celebration
How to Volunteer
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Make sure you meet the requirements:
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Be at least 15 years old
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Most shifts require walking standing, and lifting/shifting up to 59lbs with a teammate, please let us know if you require one of our shifts that can accommodate all physical abilities.
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Be able to commit to at least 15 hours of shifts over the season
Other Volunteer Opportunities:
Farmer & Maker's Market Treasurer
See more info here
If you are interested in joining our active Board, please email at earthmarketsociety@gmail.com