do you have a passion for
composting, recycling and all things zero waste?
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did you know? NCGA is on the FOREFRONT of farmers market zero waste programs.Our farmers and food court businesses take pride in our commitment to environmental responsibility. We have cut our own use of non-compostables and are set to unveil a whole new level of responsibility with even more compostables this year.
Now is the time to jump on the team! We need you!We are now taking applications for volunteer Zero Waste Lead(s) for the 2020 Arcata Plaza farmers market main season (April 4- Nov 24). Please apply by March 14th, 2020.
Click here to apply. The Zero Waste Lead position can be one person or a team of two. The main role for the Lead(s) is to recruit and schedule the volunteer Zero Waste team that coordinates the weekly compost & recycle system at the Arcata Plaza market. There can also be many other opportunities for this role to get involved in the program on a broader scale. This position is unpaid, but can be formalized into an internship or count for credit hours for a course, depending on your needs and what makes sense. Learn more about our Zero Waste program here. |
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Other volunteer and internship OPPORTUNITIES
Thank you for your interest in volunteering with the North Coast Growers’ Association (NCGA)! Volunteering with the NCGA is a great way to give back to your community while helping to support small-scale agriculture and strengthen our local food system.
Our non-profit, membership-based organization has been managing farmers’ markets in Humboldt County for over almost 40 years. Our small staff is committed to the health and financial security of our small family farmers. Every season we strive for continual improvement in our market operations as the local community, economy, environment, and farmers grow and adjust with the times.
Our volunteer opportunities are more diverse than ever. Whether you enjoy being on the farm, at the farmers’ market, at special events or in the office, we have opportunities that can fit your interests.
Our non-profit, membership-based organization has been managing farmers’ markets in Humboldt County for over almost 40 years. Our small staff is committed to the health and financial security of our small family farmers. Every season we strive for continual improvement in our market operations as the local community, economy, environment, and farmers grow and adjust with the times.
Our volunteer opportunities are more diverse than ever. Whether you enjoy being on the farm, at the farmers’ market, at special events or in the office, we have opportunities that can fit your interests.
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Positions Available
Here are brief descriptions of some of the volunteer opportunities available.
Know Your Farmer Farm Tour Assistant. Help with farm tours by leading workshop stations that teach students about a specific farm topic like compost, farm pests, harvesting or tasting. These opportunities are generally in the months of May, June, September and October and require a one hour training and commitment to at least 3 tour dates. Stipends may be available depending on pending funding. Read about our Know Your Farmer program here.
Farmers’ Market Tour Assistant. During the main farmers market season (June-October), market tour assistants will help guide field trips of students through a series of market activities like scavenger hunts and taste tests.
Farmers’ Market Assistant. This position is available year-round at all of our farmers market sites in Willow Creek, McKinleyville, Arcata, Eureka (3 sites/week) and Fortuna. Farmers market Assistants help exchange CalFresh (BT) dollars for wooden tokens and help with various other market tasks like set-up, break-down and special events.
Zero Waste Ambassador. This position is for those of us who feel passionately about reducing the amount of waste we all create at our farmers markets. Ambassadors develop and monitor practical systems for composting and recycling market waste. Read about our Zero Waste program here. And see above for information about the Zero Waste Lead position.
Behind The Scenes, Office Volunteer. Help our staff develop and implement innovative programs for kids, families, seniors, low income community members or learn all about the behinds the scenes tasks needed to keep our farmers markets running strong.
We thank you for your time and interest in volunteering with us! Please feel free to contact us at any time with any additional questions that may come up about our volunteer opportunities. info@northcoastgrowersassociation.org