Saturday, June 8

Foodwise Volunteer Orientation - June 2024

Give back to your community! Support healthy communities by volunteering with Foodwise.

By Foodwise

Date and time

Saturday, June 8 · 10 - 11am PDT

Location

Foodwise Classroom, Ferry Plaza Farmers Market

1 Ferry Building San Francisco, CA 94111

Agenda

10:00 AM - 10:05 AM

Welcome

10:05 AM - 10:45 AM

Volunteer Opportunities & Orientation

10:45 AM - 11:00 AM

Q&A

About this event

1 hour

Make new friends, gain valuable skills, and give back by volunteering with Foodwise, the educational nonprofit that runs the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market and Mission Community Market in San Francisco. Foodwise depends on dedicated volunteers to support our farmers markets and education programs, such as Foodwise Kids and Foodwise Teens.

Please join us for an in-person orientation on Saturday, June 1, from 10 to 11 am, to learn more about ways you can support our mission to grow thriving communities through the power and joy of local food.

During the orientation, we'll cover:

What is a healthy food system
History and background of Foodwise
Our farmers markets and education programs
Volunteer opportunities, benefits, and policies

The Foodwise team will be available to answer your questions. To learn more about the various volunteer opportunities at Foodwise, visit this link.

Please complete our online application here before attending the orientation and before starting your volunteer service. We look forward to meeting you soon!

Frequently asked questions

Who is Foodwise?

Foodwise is a mission-driven 501(c)(3) nonprofit that operates the world-renowned Ferry Plaza Farmers Market and Mission Community Market in San Francisco, and education programs to inspire eaters of all ages to take part in a sustainable, equitable, and nourishing food future.

What sort of volunteer opportunities does Foodwise offer?

Volunteers are vital members of our team who perform a wide range of duties such as assisting customers at our farmers markets, supporting chef demos, teaching kids to cook, and helping out behind the scenes at the Foodwise office. Sign up for the orientation to learn more!

Where can I find details about volunteering?

Learn more and complete volunteer interest form here: foodwise.org/volunteer

Organized by

Foodwise

Foodwise is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to growing thriving communities through the power and joy of local food. Founded in 1994, Foodwise operates the world-renowned Ferry Plaza Farmers Market and Mission Community Market in San Francisco, and offers education programs to inspire eaters of all ages to take part in a sustainable, equitable, and nourishing food future. Learn more at foodwise.org.