Volunteer Internship Available

The SFU Pocket Farmers Market is coming back to the SFU Burnaby campus on Wendesday May 11th for the season. We are very excited, and we are recruiting our volunteer intern team right now. We need friendly, helpful, and engaging volunteer interns to maintain the program throughout the summer, helping with a variety of jobs before, during, and after the weekly market. This is a great position for those who want to increase their involvement in sustainable community development and local food. For more information, check out the SFU Local Food website. If interested in opportunities at other Pocket Market Locations, please mention so in your letter.

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Main responsibilities include:

• Helping the Pocket Market Coordinator and Assistants with set-up or take-down
• Selling and maintaining Pocket Market products
• Promoting the Pocket Market to customers and potential customers
• Educating customers on local food and food security issues. (Training is provided.)
• Working with Pocket Market Coordinator to provide ideas and facilitate innovative market activities

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Skills and Qualifications:

• Strong customer service skills
• Cash handling experience
• Enthusiasm for local food related issues and promoting the Pocket Market
• Enjoys physical labour and being outdoors in various weather conditions
• Ability to lift up to 40lbs of equipment

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Commitment:

• Ability to commit to the following dates and hours (approximately 4.5 hours per week):
  • 10:00am – 1:00pm on Wednesdays from May 19th – September 15th OR
  • 1:00pm – 4:00pm on Wednesdays from May 19th – September 15th OR
  • 4:00pm – 7:00pm on Wednesdays from May 19th – September 15th
• Not necessary to commit to all weeks; vacation time will be provided
• Please note, the Market ends October 26th, so opportunities to continue in the Fall will be available!

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Benefits:

• Amazing discounts on all Pocket Farmers Market produce, preserves, breads, etc.
• Letter of reference upon completion of internship
• Networking with professionals in local food issues and sustainable community development
• Strengthen customer service skills and meet new people in a fun environment
• Work outdoors in a dynamic and community-oriented setting
• Experience volunteering with a non-profit organization

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How to apply:

Write a one-page letter outlining the following three questions:

• Why do you want to volunteer with the SFU Local Food Project?
• What skills and experience will you bring to the position?
• How many hours per week are you willing to commit?
• Please note any scheduling factors you would like us to take into consideration.

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Email your letter to pocketmarket@makebakegrow.com with your name in the subject field. Eg: Pocket Market Intern, Connie Yeung – We are accepting applications on an ongoing basis!

Please note there will be two mandatory training sessions – TBA.