Volunteer Application

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with the Pacific Coast Farmers' Market Association. Our volunteer program allows us to engage people like you who are passionate about their food and who love supporting local farmers and farmers' markets.

The questions on this volunteer application will help us to identify volunteer opportunities for you that you will enjoy and find rewarding. Please note that all questions with a red asterisk (*) are required and must be answered before you can proceed to the next page.

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Your Name

First Name

Last Name

Your Email Address

Your Cell Phone Number

Your Home Phone Number

Mailing Address

Street

City

State

Zip Code

Which of the following best describes you and why you are completing this application?

I am 18 years or older and am applying to be a volunteer.I am 18 years or older and am applying to be a volunteer along with one or more of my minor children.I am 18 years or older and am applying for my children to volunteer but I am not interested in volunteering at this time. (Children must be age 16 or older to volunteer without a parent present)

Please provide your date of birth to confirm you are age 18 or older.

Please tell us about the minor children who wish to volunteer.

Child's Name

First Name

Last Name

Child's Email Address

Child's Cell Phone Number

Does this child have any medical conditions that may affect his or her ability to function as a PCFMA volunteer, or does the child require any special accommodations that the Volunteer Coordinator should be aware of?

YesNo

Please describe the medical condition(s)

Child's Date of Birth

Will this child need proof of volunteer hours for school credit or another organization?

YesNo

For which school or organization will this child receive volunteer credit?

Emergency Contact Information

Emergency Contact Name

Emergency Contact Phone

Other: Emergency contact’s relationship to you

Why do you want to volunteer?

When are you available to begin volunteering?

What is the last date you are currently available to volunteer? (Leave blank if you willing to volunteer long term or don't know when you might stop volunteering.)

Which of these volunteer activities are of interest to you? (Check as many as you would like.)

At a PCFMA farmers' market information boothAssisting with product tastings at a market or in the communityField trips and other educational events for kids in farmers' marketsOutreach events in the community (such as tabling at festivals or health fairs)

Please note that volunteers working with children may need to undergo background checks or fingerprinting before any volunteer activity involving children.

How far from your home (number of minutes) are you willing to travel to volunteer?

Please put numbers only from 0.25 (15 minutes) up to 90 (one and a half hours) for the amount of time you are willing to travel to a volunteer event.

A large part of the work of PCFMA is about building relationships with the community members we serve. It is important to us that we create a warm and inclusive environment in our farmers' markets and any time we engage with those we serve. We hold ourselves to a high standard of professionalism and require all volunteers and interns that work with us to do the same. As you participate in the opportunities at PCFMA, we ask that you treat customers, farmers, community members, volunteers, interns, and staff in a professional, respectful and courteous manner.

PCFMA Volunteer Policies

New volunteers must complete all appropriate sections of the Volunteer Application and Waiver and sign it prior to the first volunteer opportunity.
Volunteers must contact the Volunteer Coordinator to register for a volunteer opportunity. Only those individuals who have signed up for an opportunity through the Volunteer Coordinator will be able to participate.
If an individual is unable to make the day that they have signed up for, they should contact a Pacific Coast Farmers’ Market Association employee or the Volunteer Coordinator as soon as possible.
Volunteers should dress appropriately for the task. Individuals volunteering at farmers’ markets should expect to be working outside in all weather conditions. Individuals volunteering at nutrition education and outreach programs should be dressed in a neat and presentable manner. To maintain compliance with our insurance policies, this includes proper footwear. Flip flops and other sandals are generally not appropriate during a volunteer activity.
Weapons are not permitted at any volunteer sites while volunteering.
Volunteers should arrive on time for their scheduled volunteer opportunity.
Volunteers with any special needs should contact the Volunteer Coordinator.
Volunteers should be respectful to all customers and be a good representative of Pacific Coast Farmers’ Market Association while on duty.
Individuals must not be under the influence of alcohol or any illicit drugs while participating in volunteer opportunities.
Individuals failing to follow these volunteer policies may be asked to no longer volunteer with Pacific Coast Farmers’ Market Association.

Agreement with Volunteer Policies

I have read, understand and agree to comply with the PCFMA Volunteer Policies

PCFMA Volunteer Code of Conduct

As a PCFMA volunteer, I will:

Treat all volunteers, interns, customers, community members, farmers, vendors and staff with physical and emotional respect.
Make efforts to understand and honor the local culture.
Refrain from using profanity.
Avoid wearing clothing that contains profanities or offensive imagery or that implies PCFMA is supportive of an issue or candidate for public office.
Refrain from being under the influence of alcohol or any illicit drugs while participating in volunteer opportunities.
Use compassionate and inclusive language regarding a person's income level, ethnicity, disability, race, nationality, gender, gender identify, or sexual orientation.
Respect the uniqueness and intrinsic worth of every individual.
Follow all rules and policies and instructions set forth by a staff member.

Agreement with Volunteer Code of Conduct

I have read, understand and agree to comply with the PCFMA Volunteer Code of Conduct

PCFMA Volunteer Waiver and Hold Harmless

I, the undersigned volunteer, on behalf of myself and my heirs, hereby agree to indemnify, save, and hold harmless the Pacific Coast Farmers’ Market Association, its Board of Directors, and any of its agents, representatives, employees, and assigns, and other volunteers for my health, safety, and any injury and/or disability arising out of or resulting from the volunteer activity in which I am participating.

Physical activities in which I may be asked to participate to complete my volunteer service include, but may not be limited to, walking on uneven and inclined outdoor surfaces, lifting up to 25 pounds, standing for up to two and one half hours without a break, and working in adverse weather conditions including warm summer conditions (high temperatures and humidity) or cool winter weather (wind and rain). I have prepared myself for the volunteer activity in which I am participating by adequately conditioning myself. I understand that it is my responsibility to avoid an assignment if I feel I would be at risk. Further, it is my responsibility to inform the Pacific Coast Farmers’ Market Association if I feel I cannot complete my volunteer duty due to a health or safety issue, while engaging in my volunteer assignment.

I hereby represent that I have no physical restrictions that would prohibit my participation in the volunteer activity in which I am about to participate. I understand that the Pacific Coast Farmers’ Market Association does not provide liability insurance or workers compensation insurance for me while I am participating as a volunteer. I acknowledge I have adequate medical and hospital insurance for any injuries that I may incur as a result of my participation as a volunteer.

I hereby acknowledge that this agreement does not represent a contract for employment with the Pacific Coast Farmers’ Market Association and that no other agreement, either written or verbal, exists which creates an employment relationship between myself and the Pacific Coast Farmers’ Market Association.

I have read the above agreement/release, and I understand and voluntarily agree to the terms and conditions, which shall be binding upon the heirs, administrators, executors, and assigns of the undersigned.

PCFMA Volunteer Waiver and Hold Harmless

I, the undersigned volunteer, on behalf of myself and my heirs, hereby agree to indemnify, save, and hold harmless the Pacific Coast Farmers’ Market Association, its Board of Directors, and any of its agents, representatives, employees, and assigns, and other volunteers for my health, safety, and any injury and/or disability arising out of or resulting from the volunteer activity in which I am participating.

Physical activities in which I may be asked to participate to complete my volunteer service include, but may not be limited to, walking on uneven and inclined outdoor surfaces, lifting up to 25 pounds, standing for up to two and one half hours without a break, and working in adverse weather conditions including warm summer conditions (high temperatures and humidity) or cool winter weather (wind and rain). I have prepared myself for the volunteer activity in which I am participating by adequately conditioning myself. I understand that it is my responsibility to avoid an assignment if I feel I would be at risk. Further, it is my responsibility to inform the Pacific Coast Farmers’ Market Association if I feel I cannot complete my volunteer duty due to a health or safety issue, while engaging in my volunteer assignment.

I hereby represent that I have no physical restrictions that would prohibit my participation in the volunteer activity in which I am about to participate. I understand that the Pacific Coast Farmers’ Market Association does not provide liability insurance or workers compensation insurance for me while I am participating as a volunteer. I acknowledge I have adequate medical and hospital insurance for any injuries that I may incur as a result of my participation as a volunteer.

I hereby acknowledge that this agreement does not represent a contract for employment with the Pacific Coast Farmers’ Market Association and that no other agreement, either written or verbal, exists which creates an employment relationship between myself and the Pacific Coast Farmers’ Market Association.

I am the parent/legal guardian of the minor volunteer, and by my signature, agree to be bound by and responsible for all the provisions of this Volunteer Agreement and Hold Harmless Agreement, on behalf of myself, the minor volunteer, and the heirs, administrators, executors, and assigns of myself and the minor volunteer. I consent to the minor volunteer’s participation in the above-described volunteer assignment or activities.

I have read the above agreement/release, and I understand and voluntarily agree to the terms and conditions, which shall be binding upon the heirs, administrators, executors, and assigns of the undersigned.

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