Sprouts of Promise by Farmer Mark
| Our mission | Our mission at Sprouts of Promise is to leverage farmers’ markets as a force for building healthy communities. |
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| Needs |
Market Curriculum DeveloperDevelop preschool-4th grade level curriculum teaching children the importance of local food and local farmers (market-based scavenger hunts, games, crafts and lessons). Primarily works from home. Preferred commitment of 4 hours per week for 4 months.Information Booth VolunteerUnder supervision, help set up, manage, and take down Information Booth at the farmers market. Be a market liaison, answer questions, provide various services, and promote Sprouts of Promise programs and events. Report to on-site Manager. Primarily works outdoors at covered information booth with some exposure to weather. Prefer a minimum commitment of 2 shifts per month for six months.Youth Education VolunteerTeach children the importance of fruits, vegetables, and sustainable agriculture through curated games, crafts and scavenger hunts. Reports to Volunteer Coordinator and on-site manager. Primarily works outdoors under a canopy with some exposure to weather. Minimum commitment of one shift per month for 3 months.Market AmbassadorAttend local community/university events to promote Sprouts of Promise, its markets, programs and mission. Speak publicly, post flyers, recruit volunteers, network with similar food-focused organizations. This internship culminates with the planning and execution of one unique in-market event. Work in a variety of locations both indoors and outdoors around the local community, with occasional exposure to weather. Seeking individual who can attend a minimum of 2 community events per month (6 month commitment). Work days and times will vary depending on event and task.Social Media VolunteerUnder indirect supervision, help research and develop content for the Sprouts of Promise website and social media platforms. Reports to Volunteer Coordinator and on-site manager. Interview vendors and customers for specific content, create content, take photos, and support social media outreach. Bonus: Knowledge of Squarespace website editing. At home and in market. Commitment of 1.5 hours weekly for 10 weeks.Photography VolunteerUnder indirect supervision, take pictures in support of Sprouts of Promise’s programs, events, displays, website and marketing/social media efforts. Reports to Volunteer Coordinator and on-site manager. Experience in digital photography Experience or interest in farmers’ markets, local food systems and/or healthy eating. Primarily works outdoors at covered information booth with some exposure to weather. Prefer a minimum commitment of 2 shifts per month for six months, but will consider alternative schedules. |
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| How you help |
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| About us | We sponsor certified farmers’ markets and run programs in and around them that: expand food access, fight food waste, and educate in Los Angeles and Orange County. California Certified Farmers’ Markets are the real deal. Every farmer in a certified market has been vetted by the Agricultural Department to grow what they sell. Only California-grown produce is allowed in farm section of a certified farmers’ market. Customers can know they are buying directly from farmers, and supporting local California agriculture. |
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