Help Wanted
We’re looking for help for the Farmers’ Market, both paid and unpaid, but all very much appreciated.
First – we’re looking for a fabulous Market Manager. The Market Manager needs to be at the East Lynn market from 1:30 – 7:30 on Thursdays and the pay is $125/day. The manager generally works with the farmers and ensures the whole thing runs smoothly. If you would like more information, contact Diana Gonzalez at dianardo.gonzalez@gmail.com. (P.S. Diana’s also looking for Market Managers for the markets at Sick Kids (Tuesdays 7:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.) and Liberty Village (Sundays 7:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.)
We also need a few strong guys and gals to help out with barricades (carrying them in and out of the shed and then standing near them and allowing the local cars on to East and West Lynn Ave.) We’ve got a few students, but we need some help in June and September to help until around 3:30. There would be some payment for this.
Second – Our Market is pretty darn terrific. Not to toot our own horn, but everybody says so. Still, we could use a few extra hands to help out. Think about it: you get to hang out with cool farmers and fun farmers’ market folk; you get to be outside enjoying the oh-so-short summer; you get to run into all your neighbours; and you get to contribute to an amazing community event that is helping to make this a ‘sought after’ neighbourhood. How can you get involved? Glad you asked.
DECA Booth Hosts When needed: 1-2 people each week for two shifts (2:30-5:00 and/or 5:00-7:30)What to do: Greet market attendees, provide directions, answer questions about DECA, sell DECA memberships, set up/take down of small tent and table, help farmers if needed, help coordinate and serve farmer’s meals.
Farmer Feeders When needed: 1-2 people each week – What to do: Create and deliver fantastic meals to serve our ~30 devoted farmers. You can use farmers produce but need to scoop it 1 week prior.
Photographers When needed: one person each week at whatever time they are available, particularly around the 4:30 p.m. What to do: People to capture the moments and memories of the farmers market, with your own digital camera.
Public Relations When needed: various times through out the summer. What to do: Champion public relations activity for the Farmers Market, including creating and distributing regular press releases to local papers.
Face Painting When needed: 1-2 people each week for two shifts (2:30-5:00 and/or 5:00-7:30) What to do: Use your talent and artisan eye to paint children’s faces who visit the Farmers Market. Paint supplies provided.
Market Entertainment When needed: one session each week at 4:30. What to do: People and/or business with some talent in putting on a free demonstration or entertainment session for the Farmers Market crowd, particularly the children. For example, family-focused yoga session or children’s book reading.
Flyer Distributors When needed: various times through out the summer. What to do: distribute 100-200 flyers to local business and residences to promote the Farmer’s Market.
Contact Shelley at shelleydarling@yahoo.ca or 647-232-8139.
