The People's Farmstand
The People's Farmstand is a Burlington-based pop-up farmstand providing free, local, organic produce. We believe that all people should have access to food that is culturally significant and is produced using environmentally conscious methods and fair labor practices. In partnership with The People’s Kitchen, we set up weekly in two Burlington neighborhoods to break down barriers to the typical farmers market experience, such as transportation and cost.
Job Summary
The People's Farmstand operates from mid May through October. We have two options available for volunteers: a garden shift or a farmstand shift. There are opportunities for everyone, regardless of ability and experience. We love having repeat volunteers! It helps build rapport with our community to see familiar faces!
Gardening shifts happen Friday mornings at Mama's Farm in Williston, and depending on the time of year, involve planting, weeding, and/or harvesting vegetables. Shifts go from around 8:30AM-11AM. Contact us for the exact timing, as it changes depending on the weather and time of year.
Farmstand shifts happen Friday evenings in Burlington and involve bagging and restocking veggies, talking with community members, and sharing other food access resources. We are at Pomeroy Park from 4:45 to 6:30PM, then pack up and move to Baird Street from 7:00 to 8:00PM. It's helpful to have volunteers who are available to come to both locations, but not absolutely necessary! Again, contact us to confirm timing, as we shift our hours a bit in fall as we run out of daylight.
Contact Info
Naomi Peduzzi: naomipeduzzi@gmail.com
