Attend 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…
Under 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…
Under 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…
Groom our shelter dogs and make them look their best! Prerequisite: Level 2 Class & Grooming 101.
Under 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…
Volunteer Structure: There are several levels of volunteers in our garden. a. Newbies: Volunteers new to the garden need to be trained in tool usage, garden rules, and work under close supervision of a Project Supervisor or Garden Master. b. Volunteers: Volunteers have finished training, signed off on the policies and can work independently on…
The Arc/k Project is here to invite, encourage, teach, and even coordinate people across the planet to get involved, simply by taking a photo. The use of a digital camera or even smartphone can play a crucial part in saving endangered cultural assets around the world. Volunteers from around the world can document their own…
If you can commit a minimum of two weeks, have a car (or transport available), have an animal-friendly home, and you have a golden heart, then you probably are a good fit to foster.
Develop 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.
The Foster Care Intervention team works with individual families who have open cases with the Department of Children and Family Services. We help families stay together by providing basic necessities and in many cases, the furniture they need. Our goal in partnering with DCFS is to help loving families avoid separation, provide support families who…