Gain real-life work experience in Local Food Systems, including Sustainable Food Access, Ag Economics, Nutrition Education, Small Business Development & Professional Research with Crossroads Community Food Network!
*SSL hours & College Credit Internships Possible*
Are you passionate about your community having access to healthy food? Wish to support start-up food entrepreneurs trying to take their businesses to the next step? Want to practice and develop professional skills as well as language skills?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, come join our volunteer team!
What: Crossroads Community Food Network is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to building the food system of the Takoma/Langley Crossroads through a variety of programs, including microenterprise business training, a shared-use community kitchen, and healthy eating education for students and parents! In the region’s International Corridor, Crossroads Farmers Market (CFM) operates an extremely diverse farmers market where 57% of our vendors are immigrants, and our customers are from all over the world. The majority, however, are Spanish speaking. An integral program at the Crossroads Farmers Market is the “Fresh Checks” program: A customer who spends their federal nutrition benefits at market (SNAP, WIC, Senior FMNP coupons) will receive double-dollars, or Fresh Checks, to purchase even more fresh, healthy produce with local farmers!
Where: Takoma Park, Maryland (equidistant between Montgomery College and UMD/College Park)
Minimum Time Commitment:3 months
When:Market volunteers work primarily Wednesdays, April 18th through November 2018. More flexible community outreach & educator positions are available. Community Kitchen Volunteers are needed for a variety of ongoing projects and schedules.
Sections:
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Healthy Eating Education Volunteers
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Local Food Access/Market Volunteers (Wednesdays required)
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Research & Sustainability Volunteers
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Community Kitchen/Small Food Business Volunteers
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Please cut and paste the link below for more details:
https://www.crossroadscommunityfoodnetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Crossroads-2018-Volunteer-Opportunities.pdf
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