Volunteer Opportunities
The Wakefield Farmers Market is more than just a place to shop, it’s a vibrant community gathering space that celebrates local farms, small businesses, artisans, musicians, and meaningful connections. Behind every successful market day is a team of dedicated volunteers helping everything run smoothly, from setting up tents in the morning to supporting our SNAP food access programs and assisting with breakdown at the end of the day. Whether you volunteer once or throughout the season, your support directly helps strengthen our local community and create a welcoming experience for everyone who visits Hall Park.
Market Set-Up Volunteer
8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Help prepare the market before opening by assisting with setting up market and music tents, tables, signs, and weights. Volunteers may also help vendors unload supplies from their vehicles. Must be comfortable lifting up to 25 pounds.
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SNAP Assistant Volunteer
2-Hour Shifts: 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. or 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Floater Shift: 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Support shoppers and food access programs at the Manager & SNAP tables by helping process SNAP/EBT transactions and distributing SNAP Match incentives.
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SNAP Volunteer Responsibilities:
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Process SNAP/EBT transactions using the market card reader
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Distribute SNAP bucks and SNAP Match incentives
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Hand out HIP (Healthy Incentives Program) produce flyers
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Answer basic SNAP and HIP questions for shoppers
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Track buck distribution and record simple data
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Assist with light setup, signage, or breakdown depending on shift
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Market Breakdown Volunteer
1:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Help wrap up another successful market day by assisting with the breakdown of the market and music tents, tables, signs, and supplies. Volunteers may also help vendors load gear back into their vehicles and assist the Market Manager with a quick park cleanup to help keep Hall Park beautiful for the community. Must be comfortable lifting up to 25 pounds.
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Additional Information
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The Wakefield Farmers Market runs Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., June through October, with occasional special and holiday markets later in the year.
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Volunteers typically work short 20-minute, 1-hour, or 2-hour shifts depending on the role.
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Adults and responsible teens are welcome to volunteer.
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Volunteering is a great opportunity for community service hours, learning how farmers markets operate, supporting local food systems, and connecting with the community.
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Volunteers are truly critical to the success of the Wakefield Farmers Market. We are so grateful for everyone who helps create a vibrant, welcoming community space each week.
Not sure where you’d like to help? Stop by on a market day and see what it’s all about before signing up — we’d love to meet you!
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