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

• Assist market staff with market setup and teardown

• Assist market staff at our Welcome Booth

• and so much more!

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Available Shifts Wednesdays and/or Saturdays:

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• Set Up/Tear Down 2h

• Welcome Booth 4h

• Full Day Set-Up, Welcome Booth, Tear Down 7.25h 

• Market Photographer/Videographer at-market flexible

• Street Team 

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Perks!

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• Community Connection

• Meeting new people and making new friends

• Outdoor activity 

• Meet lots of neighbour hood pets 

 

How to Volunteer

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Make sure you meet the requirements:

• Be at least 15 years old

• Most shifts require walking standing, and lifting / shifting up to 25 Kg. with a teammates help, please let us know if you require one of our  shifts that can accommodate all physical abilities. 

• Be able to commit to at least 15 hours of shifts over the season