Wednesday, May 1, 2024

SNAP Volunteers for the Wakefield Farmers Market  

Britepaths

Britepaths partners with Fairfax County Farmers Markets, Virginia Fresh Match and FRESHFARM to assist qualified community members maximize their SNAP/EBT benefits by providing a match of up to $40 throughout the Farmers Market season. Britepaths is in great need of Volunteers to represent us at the Wakefield Farmers Market in Annandale during the 2024 market season. This is part-time position requires 5 hours of work every other week. Volunteers must be 18 or older and have reliable transportation to the Market. Interested applicants should be willing to commit to a regular schedule of 6 months. Volunteers are welcome to volunteer more often if they choose, and openings are available. The Wakefield Farmers Market at Audrey Moore Recreation Center (8100 Braddock Rd., Annandale, VA) operates on Wednesday afternoons May 1-October 30, 2024. Volunteers will assist from 1:15 pm to 6:30 pm. Learn more at: https://bit.ly/BritepathsSNAP Or visit britepaths.org and select Get Involved and Volunteer on our menu to view the information on our Volunteer page

Event Information


  • When: Wednesday, May 1, 2024 (1:15 PM - 6:30 PM)
  • Where: Wakefield Farmers Market at Audrey Moore Recreation Center, 8100 Braddock Rd, Annandale, VA 20191   map
  • Volunteer Info: Understand Farmers Market token exchange process, guidelines, and requirements for implementing the SNAP matching program and accurately communicate information about those programs to volunteers, market vendors, and diverse customers. Training and guidance will be provided. Operate the SNAP EBT terminal and dispense SNAP and match tokens according to established procedures. Manage paperwork, report on time, and maintain inventory of necessary supplies. Assist in setting up the information booth tent, table, and signs. All items will be stored on-site at the designated location. Provide general customer services, such as answering questions about the SNAP program and helping customers search for specific vendors or products. Must adhere to the Fairfax County Farmers Market Guidelines on the Market premises. Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions.
  • Contact: Cora Lundgren, (703) 273-8829
  • For more information: click here
Wednesday, May 1, 2024 1:15 PM Wednesday, May 1, 2024 6:30 PM America/New_York SNAP Volunteers for the Wakefield Farmers Market https://britepaths.org/volunteer-opp/volunteer-farmersmarket/ Britepaths partners with Fairfax County Farmers Markets, Virginia Fresh Match and FRESHFARM to assist qualified community members maximize their SNAP/EBT benefits by providing a match of up to $40 throughout the Farmers Market season. Britepaths is in great need of Volunteers to represent us at the Wakefield Farmers Market in Annandale during the 2024 market season. This is part-time position requires 5 hours of work every other week. Volunteers must be 18 or older and have reliable transportation to the Market. Interested applicants should be willing to commit to a regular schedule of 6 months. Volunteers are welcome to volunteer more often if they choose, and openings are available. The Wakefield Farmers Market at Audrey Moore Recreation Center (8100 Braddock Rd., Annandale, VA) operates on Wednesday afternoons May 1-October 30, 2024. Volunteers will assist from 1:15 pm to 6:30 pm. Learn more at: https://bit.ly/BritepathsSNAP Or visit britepaths.org and select Get Involved and Volunteer on our menu to view the information on our Volunteer page Volunteers? Understand Farmers Market token exchange process, guidelines, and requirements for implementing the SNAP matching program and accurately communicate information about those programs to volunteers, market vendors, and diverse customers. Training and guidance will be provided. Operate the SNAP EBT terminal and dispense SNAP and match tokens according to established procedures. Manage paperwork, report on time, and maintain inventory of necessary supplies. Assist in setting up the information booth tent, table, and signs. All items will be stored on-site at the designated location. Provide general customer services, such as answering questions about the SNAP program and helping customers search for specific vendors or products. Must adhere to the Fairfax County Farmers Market Guidelines on the Market premises. Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions. From: http://cfp-dc.org/cfpdc/2017-all-events.php?id=5283 Wakefield Farmers Market at Audrey Moore Recreation Center 8100 Braddock Rd Annandale VA 20191 Yumna Iqbal yiqbal@britepaths.org