Community Programs Farmer's Market Assistant (Ever...

Job summary

Set up the market, help unload and restock produce, assist customers, bag purchases, tally orders, and make change from the program cashbox. Repackage unsold produce, help load it into the vehicle, and clean up the site after the market.

Job details

Summary Our indoor Farmers’ Markets bring fresh, affordable produce directly to senior buildings across North Toronto. These markets help promote healthy eating, support food security, independence, and overall well-being among older adults. Location Address 801 Mt Pleasant Road Toronto, Ontario M4P 2Z4 When Opportunity Type Ongoing - Start Anytime Schedule Asap About This Opportunity Position Title: Farmer’s Market Assistant Department: Community Programs Reports To: Supervisor, Community Programs or Program Coordinator Program Description Our indoor Farmers’ Markets bring fresh, affordable produce directly to senior buildings across North Toronto. In partnership with FoodShare, these markets offer residents convenient access to local fruits and vegetables in the comfort of their own community. By eliminating transportation barriers and promoting healthy eating, the markets help support food security, independence, and overall well-being among older adults. Friendly and welcoming, these markets also provide opportunities for social interaction and community connection right at residents’ doorsteps. Position Summary Under the supervision of the supervisor or designate, the Farmer’s Market assistant will be responsible for the setup of tables and selling of produce at the designated Farmer’s market site. The volunteer will serve customers by helping to bag purchases and tallying individual orders, making change from a cashbox supplied by the program and finally disassembling and cleaning up the market site. The market volunteer assistant must have the physical capacity to for lifting up to 30lbs and setting up lightweight tables. Quality, Health & Safety/Risk Management In order to reduce risk to clients, employees, volunteers and the agency, SPRINT Senior Care expects that all employees and volunteers will work within the mandate of their job description, and abide by the policies and procedures of the agency. Each employee is responsible for his/her own safety as well as that of fellow employees. SPRINT Senior Care expects every employee and volunteer to work and participate in quality improvement efforts. This is an organizational philosophy that seeks to meet clients’ needs and exceed their expectations by using a structured process that selectively identifies and improves all aspects of service. Training Volunteer onboarding e-modules Health and Safety training Program specific orientation Service Responsibilities Report to the market site for 12:30 pm on Market Day to receive market list, set up tables Assist Farmer’s Market Driver to unload produce from vehicle to tables Restock produce and provide customer assistance Bag purchases, and tally individual orders Repackage unsold produce, load into vehicle Clean up site, fold up tables if necessary Be familiar with emergency procedures Available Shifts Every Third Thursday of the month, from 12:30pm to 2:30pm at 801 Mt Pleasant Rd. A 6-month commitment should be considered Qualifications Interest in community-based social service and/or food services to an older adult population. Satisfactory Police Records Check (we will pay for this). Ability to demonstrate good judgement and tact. Ability to bend and lift no more than 30lbs. Volunteer Requirements Whether you meet these requirements or not, we encourage you to share your interest in us. You may still be a fit for a different opportunity with our organization. Comfortable commuting to opportunity location Willing to undergo a background or police records check Ability to lift up to 30 lbs. Causes Community & Social Services Seniors Tags food security community impact Senior Services groceries Support the Community

What you’ll do

Set up the market, help unload and restock produce, assist customers, bag purchases, tally orders, and make change from the program cashbox. Repackage unsold produce, help load it into the vehicle, and clean up the site after the market.

Requirements

Applicants should be interested in community-based social services or food services for older adults, demonstrate good judgment and tact, and be able to bend and lift up to 30 pounds. A satisfactory police records check, comfortable commuting to the site, and a six-month commitment are expected or requested.

Listed skills

• Teamwork · Preferred
• Cash handling · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Customer Assistance
• Cash Handling
• Making Change
• Order Tallying
• Produce Restocking
• Market Setup and Cleanup
• Lifting and Physical Stamina
• Judgment and Tact
• Emergency Procedures
• Teamwork

Job areas

• Social Services
• Customer Service & Support
• Retail
• Food & Beverage
• Logistics

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