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OHSU: Volunteer with the OHSU Farmers Market & Sustainable Food Projects

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OHSU Farmers Market is looking for summer volunteers!

The positions start in mid May and run through the end of September. We are requesting a minimum commitment of 40 hours.

Volunteer positions include:

  • Hosting a consignment table of all local goods on the market day
  • Wholesale collection of goods for use in a retail setting
  • Food service experience in a commercial kitchen
  • Set up & break down logistics of the farmers market
  • Token disbursement, data collection, & communications outreach
  • Tracking pilot recycling projects
  • Compliance checks with Nutrition and Food Service regulations

Eligibility: 18 years of age; able to lift minimum of 20 lbs; friendly and enthusiastic, willingness to obtain food?handlers license (paid by OHSU).

Available Shifts: 1hr to all day shifts, anytime on Tuesdays between 8am-5pm, June – Sept, min of 40 hours

More info, visit the OHSU Farmer’s Market Website: ohsu.edu/farmersmarket

Contact Information

Eecole Copen, Market Manager
farmmkt@ohsu.edu | 503-494-8792

About the Organization

The OHSU Farmers Market is an intersection of nutrition, healthcare,?food security, small-medium sized agriculture, sustainable?institutional purchasing, local retail & wholesale business &?marketing.