Opportunities From: Metro United Way's Volunteer Connection

Thank you for committing your time and energy to the Farmers Market 2026! Your participation is crucial in making this event a success and a positive experience for our community. Below, you’ll find important details regarding your roles, schedules, and overall event logistics.

Event Date & Time:

Location:

Volunteer Assignments & Schedules:

Check-In: Upon arrival, please check in at the Registration Tent where you will receive your instructions. This is also where you can leave personal belongings in a secure area.

Dress Code: Comfortable clothing and shoes are recommended.

Breaks and Refreshments: Refreshments will be available at the Volunteer Tent. We have scheduled breaks for everyone, and you can coordinate break times with your co-volunteers and supervisors.

Emergency Contacts:

Join Change Today, Change Tomorrow in supporting our Feed the West Free Grocery Distribution, Monday-Thursday from 10:30 AM to 2:30 PM (at the latest).

INDIVIDUAL VOLUNTEERS/ NON-CORPORATE TEAMS: 
Before working your first shift, please attend our Monthly Volunteer Meeting for an orientation about volunteering at Feed the West. The meeting is every third Friday, 1 pm at Baxter Community Center. You can register via the Metro United Way shift or contact bri to let us know you're coming

If you have more than ten volunteers, we have several other ways to activate and engage your group outside of our food program. Please reach out to bri to coordinate these opportunities

Description: 
A usual shift has tasks like

SHIFT DAYS AND LOCATIONS:

Monday Shift: 10:30 AM - 2:30 PM

Shawnee Community Center
609 South 37th Street

Volunteers needed: Four (4)

Tuesday Shift: 10:30 AM - 2:30 PM

Park-hill Community Center
1703 South 13th Street

Volunteers needed: Six (6)

Wednesday Shift: 11 AM - 2:30 PM

Molly Leonard Portland Community Center
640 North 27th Street

Volunteers needed: Four (4)

Thursday Shift: 11 AM - 2:30 PM

Baxter Community Center
1125 W Liberty St

Volunteers needed: Four (4)

If you cannot stay for a full shift: please specify the time frame in your sign up note or contact bri

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Thank you for dedicating your time and energy to make a positive impact in our community. Your efforts are crucial in helping us understand local grocery store environments better, which in turn helps us advocate for healthy, accessible, and equitable food options for everyone.

The Grocery Store Assessment Form is a tool designed to evaluate the quality, affordability, and accessibility of food options available in local grocery stores. Your input will help us generate valuable data that will inform our initiatives, partnership opportunities, and outreach programs.

As you complete this form, you'll be asked a series of questions about the grocery store you are assessing. These may include:

This assessment is expected to take approximately 20-30 minutes of your time. Feel free to take notes or photos as you move through the store to assist you in filling out the form accurately.

All information collected will remain confidential and will only be used for the purpose of improving the food environments in our community. Specific stores will not be identified in any public reports without their explicit permission.

Your insights are invaluable to us, and we are incredibly grateful for your contribution. Let's work together to make our community a healthier and more equitable place to live!

Please proceed to the assessment questions: https://forms.gle/M9ABGHU7oxxbArNr7 

Thank you for your commitment and support!

The Change Today, Change Tomorrow Team.