Category Archives: Volunteer
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LoMo launching fundraising campaign for Philly’s first public school rooftop farm
Posted on April 26, 2013 by Stefania Patrizio in Gardening and Farming, Volunteer
And they need your help!
In partnership with South Philly High, LoMo has launched a fundraising campaign for a new SPHS campus master plan which would create what would be Philly’s first public school rooftop farm, right in South Philly.
With the plan to work with a local landscape architecture firm and expand to the roof, they’d be able to produce a massive amount of food for the neighborhood.
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Make the Co-op Happen! Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities
Posted on November 21, 2012 by Dan Pohlig in Volunteer
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Hello Co-op members and volunteers! Boy do we have a wealth of opportunities for you; from home brew to finding membership discounts, we have a number of ways for you to get involved. Have a look at the list below and let us know if any are of interest or if we can provide you with any more details to pique your interest at volunteer@southphillyfoodcoop.org.
Many thanks for your ongoing support of the Co-op; we wish you all a very happy Thanksgiving!
Volunteers Needed at the Homebrewing Workshop
We’re looking for a couple of volunteers to help with the upcoming Homebrew Workshop.
When: Saturday, December 1st
What: Assist our hosts in the homebrewing workshop and provide information about the co-op to potential members.We need one volunteer for each of two shifts from 12-2:30 pm and then from 2:30-5 pm.
ONGOING VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Looking to get know your Co-op community and South Philly better? Why not jump in and help on some the projects below? If you want to make some new friends, meet future pet sitters, or find that neighbor who will help you fix a broken water heater on a Sunday morning, working with our committees is a great way to build these connections. While experience is great, it’s not needed - we love volunteers with enthusiasm and a desire to learn new skills.
Help us find more members
Eager to see us reach our next membership goal and move on to opening the Co-op? Consider joining the Membership Committee. This winter we are focusing on developing materials and events to assist our current members in recruiting their friends and neighbors. If you are Interested in helping us tap into our current member networks or if you want to bring your own ideas for recruiting new members, please email membership@southphillyfoodcoop.org to get information about our meetings.
Help with social media and blog posting
We are looking for someone to help operate a Facebook/Twitter feed and help out with posting things (you don’t necessarily have to write them!) to a wordpress blog. (more…)
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October Co-op Volunteer Opportunities
Posted on September 28, 2012 by carolynhuckabay in Volunteer
Calling all members and volunteers! Check out three ways you can help the South Philly Food Co-op this fall, from setting up pizza to becoming a project manager:Volunteer at the Fall General Membership Meeting
We’re looking for a few volunteers to help with the upcoming Membership Meeting. Get a crack at the pizza when it’s freshest by arriving early and helping out. Email us at volunteer@southphillyfoodcoop.
org if you can help out with any of the following.When: Thursday, October 25th
Where: EOM Athletic Association in Pennsport (on Moore Street between Front and Second; see map for directions)
What:- 1-2 volunteers to greet and direct members to the meeting room (needed at 5:45)
- 2 volunteers to help set up pizza and drink table (needed at 5:30)
- 1 volunteer to hang large post-its for people to write questions on (needed at 5:30)
- 1 volunteer to photograph (needed at 5:45)
- 1 volunteer to videotape (needed at 5:45)
If you’re interested in becoming involved with the Co-op but can’t help with this event then please consider the following opportunities:
Join the Membership Committee
Eager to see the Co-op open? Consider joining the Membership Committee. While all of the Co-op committees are integral to the success of the Co-op, it is our member-owners that make the Co-op possible. The main responsibility of the Membership Committee is to oversee member recruitment, engagement and training. The committee meets once a month and we’re looking for people to help us reach our next milestone of 400 members. Whether you have new and creative ideas for recruiting member-owners, suggestions for the member-owner orientation or want to help with record-keeping and other behind-the-scenes work, please email membership@
southphillyfoodcoop.org to get involved. This is your Co-op — get in touch to see how you can help make it happen!Become a Project Manager for the Speakers Bureau
We are looking for someone to help us coordinate outreach to community groups. We have the established a group of committee members willing to speak about the Co-op, and now we need an organized person willing to work with our “speakers” and match them to community organizations for outreach and member recruitment. Some of the tasks involved with the position include: 1) maintain a list of active speakers bureau members, 2) assign civic and other community meetings to speakers bureau members and follow up to make sure they are being scheduled, 3) identify opportunities for the co-op to make presentations to other groups (community groups, parents groups, community parks and gardens, churches, etc.), and 4) triage requests for co-op presentations as needed. Much of this work can be done by email/telephone and is about 2-4 hours of time per month during the fall/spring months.
Volunteering is a great way to help the Co-op advance its main goal of the moment: getting to 400 members! If you are currently a member-owner, volunteering at any of these events will count toward your household’s annual 8 hour volunteer commitment. For those who haven’t become members yet but are interested in volunteering, your hours are being tracked and will be applied to your account when you join.
***Become a member of the South Philly Food Co-op today!***
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Garden Tour Volunteer Opportunities: Photographers, Balloon Delivery, Ticket takers and After-party Staffing
Posted on August 20, 2012 by Dan Pohlig in Volunteer
Photographers Needed
When: Saturday, September 8th, 1pm to 5pm
We need 3 people to help photograph the event – each person will be assigned a group of gardens to visit and capture on film. If photography and urban gardens excite you, this is the volunteer opportunity for you.Hang Balloons at Participating Gardens
When: Saturday, September 8th, 9 – 10:30 am
Where: TBD
We need 5 volunteers to hang balloons at host gardens on morning of the Garden Tour. You’ll be asked to deliver balloons to four Garden Tour sites to help participants easily identify host gardens.Garden Tour Check-In
When: Saturday, September 8th, two shifts: 12 – 2pm and 1:45 – 3:45 pm
Where: Urban Jungle (1526 East Passyunk Avenue)
We need 1 committee member and 3 volunteers for each shift to help check people in for the tour. You will be selling tickets, taking tickets, handing out Guide Books, taking Member-Owner applications, and providing informational material about the Co-op.Staff the After-Party at the Cantina
When: Saturday, September 8th, 5 – 7 pm
Where: Cantina Los Caballitos (1651 East Passyunk Avenue)We need 1 committee member and 1 volunteer to table at the Cantina After-Party. You will be collecting Garden Voting Ballots, tallying up votes, and providing informational material about the Co-op.
Email us at volunteer@southphillyfoodcoop.org to let us know when you can help out. Thanks!
Volunteering at these events is a great way to help the Co-op advance its main goal of the moment: getting to 400 members! If you are currently a member-owner, volunteering at any of these events will count toward your household’s annual 8 hour volunteer commitment. For those who haven’t become members yet but are interested in volunteering, your hours are being tracked and will be applied to your account when you join.
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Garden Tour Volunteer Opportunity: Flyers, flyers and more flyers
Posted on August 17, 2012 by Dan Pohlig in Volunteer
Hello Co-op members and volunteers! The Co-op’s biggest fundraiser of the year, the Garden Tour, is fast approaching on Saturday, September 8th. To make this a successful event, we need volunteer help on a number of fronts.
Flyering for the Garden Tour
When: The last two weeks in August (dates and times flexible)
Where: All over South PhillyWe need 1-2 volunteers to hang flyers advertising the Garden Tour for each zip code 19145, 19146, 19147, 19148. A committee member will coordinate with you to arrange a time to get you the posters you will be distributing. We only ask that you provide the tape/staples for hanging them. Help get the word out in your neighborhood! We’re looking to hit poles and community bulletin boards throughout the area. We’ll also be looking for volunteers to help us be good neighbors and remove the posters after the Tour is over.
Email us at volunteer@southphillyfoodcoop.org to let us know when you can help out. Thanks!
Volunteering at these events is a great way to help the Co-op advance its main goal of the moment: getting to 400 members! If you are currently a member-owner, volunteering at any of these events will count toward your household’s annual 8 hour volunteer commitment. For those who haven’t become members yet but are interested in volunteering, your hours are being tracked and will be applied to your account when you join.
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Volunteer Opportunity: Help us sell Garden Tour tickets
Posted on August 16, 2012 by Dan Pohlig in Volunteer
Hello Co-op members and volunteers! The Co-op’s biggest fundraiser of the year, the Garden Tour, is fast approaching on Saturday, September 8th. To make this a successful event, we need volunteer help on a number of fronts.
Garden Tour Ticket Sales at Passyunk Farmers’ Market
When:
August 22nd, 4 – 7 pm (start time flexible)
August 29th, 4 – 7 pm (start time flexible)
September 5th, 4 – 7 pm (start time flexible)Where: Passyunk Square Fountain (East Passyunk Avenue and Tasker Street)
We are in need of some volunteers to staff the Co-op table at the Farmers’ Market. You’ll be working with a committee member and passing out materials, taking member applications and selling Garden Tour tickets. If you can help with one or more of these dates, please let us know.
Email us at volunteer@southphillyfoodcoop.org to let us know when you can help out. Thanks!
Volunteering at these events is a great way to help the Co-op advance its main goal of the moment: getting to 400 members! If you are currently a member-owner, volunteering at any of these events will count toward your household’s annual 8 hour volunteer commitment. For those who haven’t become members yet but are interested in volunteering, your hours are being tracked and will be applied to your account when you join.
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4 great volunteer opportunities for June and July
Posted on June 21, 2012 by Dan Pohlig in Volunteer
Hello Co-op members and volunteers! Here’s the list of volunteer needs for the upcoming month. These events are a great way to get to know some other Co-op members while helping the Co-op advance its main goal of the moment: getting to 400 members! If you are currently a member-owner, volunteering at any of these events will count toward your household’s annual 8 hour volunteer commitment. For those who haven’t become members yet but are interested in volunteering, we’re still tracking your hours and will apply them to your account when you join. We also have several non-tabling needs listed in the Ongoing Volunteer Opportunities selection below–from Garden Tour design to the first Co-op t-shirt, the Co-op has a variety of ways for you to get involved. If you are interested in any of these volunteer opportunities, please email volunteer@southphillyfoodcoop.org.
Passyunk Farmer’s Market
When: Wednesday, June 27th, 5 – 7pm (or earlier if you have availability)
Where: Passyunk Square Fountain (East Passyunk Avenue and Tasker Street)We need one volunteer to table with a committee member. You’ll be passing out materials, sharing why you support the Co-op, and taking member applications.
Dickinson Square Farmers’ Market
When: Sunday, July 1st. Two shifts: 10am – 12pm and 12 – 2pm
Where: Southeast corner of Dickinson Square (on Moyamensing near Morris Street)We need 2 volunteers to help table at the Dickinson Square Farmer’s Market. You will be distributing Co-op information, sharing why you support the Co-op, and taking applications. You will be paired with a committee member who will support you with any questions that arise. Two shifts are available, one from 10am – 12pm and one from 12 – 2pm.
Gold Star Park – Music in the Park – Local vs Conventional Veggie Tasting
When: Thursday, July 12th, 7 – 9pm
Where: Gold Star Park (Wharton and 7th)We need two vounteers to help with this event. You’ll be helping to hand out samples of in-season fruits and vegetables. You’ll also help distribute South Philly Food Co-op membership applications and materials about the Co-op. We ask that volunteers stay to help us clean up afterwards as well.
Concert at FDR Park
When: Friday, August 10, (rescheduled from Friday, July 27th). Two shifts: 6:30 – 8pm and 8 – 10pm
Where: FDR Park (1800 Pattison Ave near the Phillies & Eagles Stadiums)The Co-op is bringing its Guerilla Gardening workshop to FDR Park. Volunteers will be making Seed Bombs, distributing Co-op information, telling others why you think South Philly needs a co-op, and taking applications. You will be paired with a committee member who can help to answer any questions that arise. We have two shifts for this event and need one volunteer at each. (more…)
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Volunteers Needed – June Community Events
Posted on June 4, 2012 by Mary Rizzo in Events, Volunteer
We’ve been on a roll with member recruitment. To keep this momentum going, we have planned a number of upcoming events to help us toward our next goal of 400 member-owners. What we need from you is volunteer help to make these events a success. Below is a list of volunteer opportunities for June which range from helping at the Gold Star Park Music event to community fairs. Check your calendar, see what events strike your fancy, and email us at volunteer@southphillyfoodcoop.org if you can help out with any of these events or activities.
Fleisher ARTspiration
When: Saturday, June 9th, 10am – 4pm
Where: Fleisher Art Memorial (719 Catharine Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147)The Co-op will be tabling at this community arts festival with a food related activity. Volunteers will manage a food related arts and craft activity as well as distribute information about the Co-op, answer questions, distribute membership applications, and accept equity payments. Volunteers will be paired with an experienced committee member. Need one more volunteer for the 10am – 1pm shift and two volunteers for the 1pm – 4pm shift.
Gold Star Park Music Fisher & Maher (www.fishermaher.com)
When: Thursday, June 14th, 7pm – 9pm
Where: Gold Star Park (Wharton and Sheridan)Volunteers will manage a seedling workshop activity as well as distribute information about the Co-op, answer questions, distribute membership applications, and accept equity payments. Volunteers will be paired with an experienced committee member.
West Passyunk Summer Festival
When: Saturday, June 16th, 12pm – 4pm
Where: Girard Elementary (18th & Snyder)Volunteers will manage a seedling workshop activity as well as distribute information about the Co-op, answer questions, distribute membership applications, and accept equity payments. Volunteers will be paired with an experienced committee member.
Festival Passyunk Square Fountain Farmer’s Market
When: Wednesday, June 27th, 4pm – 7pm
Where: The Fountain (Tasker & Passyunk)We need one volunteer to table with a committee member–passing out materials, answering questions, and taking member applications.
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The Most Fun You’ll Ever Have Volunteering For Something
Posted on May 10, 2012 by Dan Pohlig in Events, Volunteer
Volunteering at some of our upcoming member recruitment activities that will also help raise money for our start-up costs and spread the word about the Co-op is another great way to help out. Member-owner households can take care of part of their yearly, 8-hour volunteer commitment while not-yet member-owners can come and hang out with some really great volunteers and committee people. See below for upcoming opportunities.
Coffee with the Co-op
When: Saturday, May 12, 9am noon
Where: Red Hook Coffee & Tea in Queen Village (765 South 4th Street, 19147)When: Saturday May 19, 9am – noon
Where: Ultimo in Newbold (1900 South 15th Street, 19145)A great way to meet your neighbors and future co-op members! Volunteers will distribute information about the Co-op, answer questions, distribute membership applications, and accept equity payments. Volunteers will be paired with an experienced committee member. These have been very successful so far in recruiting members and volunteers who have participated have reported that people really enjoy the interaction (and that there are plenty of nice dogs to pet).
Lo-Mo Flea Market
When: Saturday May 19th, 9am – 3pm (there are two shifts)
Where: Broad and SnyderVolunteers will staff a flea market table, helping to sell kitchen related items that have been donated to the Co-op, as well as distribute information about the Co-op, answer questions, and accept member applications. Volunteers will be paired with an experienced committee member.
Shift 1 – 9am to noon (will help with set up)
Shift 2 – Noon to 3pm (will help break down)***We are also looking for donations of kitchen items to sell at the flea market. Gather your extra garlic press, your neglected napkins, your mismatched mixing bowls and we’ll resell them, with all proceeds benefitting the Co-Op. No kitchen items are too large, too small, or too weird. Drop your items off at one of the following locations and times:
- Leigh’s House: Tuesday, May 15 7-9pm at 1409 S. Franklin Street (look for the garage on S. Franklin, off Reed between 7th and 8th Streets)
- At the Flea Market: Saturday, May 19, 9am-3pm at Broad Street between Snyder and Jackson. Find the SPFC table (We’ll update Facebook with a morning specific location that morning), say hey, and drop off your wares!
South Philly Food Co-op General Meeting
When: Tuesday May 22nd 6:00pm – 8:30pm
Where: South Philadelphia Older Adults Center (SPOAC)
We need a few volunteers to arrive early and help set up at 5:30pm and/or stay until 9pm to help clean up. You’ll receive an hour of volunteer time for arriving early or staying late (or two hours for helping with both!).Spirit Night at Rita’s
When: Thursday May 31 from 6:00pm – 9:00pm
Where: 1356 E Passyunk Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19147Rita’s will donate a percentage of total sales from 6pm-9om to the Co-op. The more water ice sold, the more we money make! Volunteers will distribute information about the Co-op, answer questions, distribute membership applications, and accept equity payments. Volunteers may also “scoop” if they wish. Volunteers will be paired with an experienced committee member.
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Volunteer Opportunities at Growing Home – NSC’s Refugee Urban Farm Project
Posted on March 30, 2012 by Dan Pohlig in Events, Volunteer
Growing Home is Nationalities Service Center’s (NSC) urban farm. The farm offers newly arrived refugees the opportunity to reconnect with their agricultural roots, strengthen bonds within their own ethnic community and connect with South Philadelphia’s other communities. Growing Home is also improving the participants’ health by increasing their access to affordable and nutritious food.
Located at 8th and Emily (just north of Snyder Ave), the Refugee Urban Farm was also featured in last fall’s South Philly Food Co-op Garden Tour.
We’re helping them spread the word about some upcoming workdays. They are also seeking extra garden hoes and flower plants as donations to help spruce up the block.
Vist http://nscfarming.wordpress.com for more info about the farm.
This Saturday (TOMORROW!), March 31, from 10 am – 2 pm they are having a workday in the garden!! They’re looking for help to distribute soil to fill a few new beds and to clean up the gardens, plant, and mulch.
On Saturday April 14, from 2pm – 5pm they will be doing a block clean up as part of the Philly Spring Clean-up.
They will also be out every Monday from 11-5, Thursday from 1-6, and most Tuesdays and welcome any volunteer help they can get.
Email forbesfarmer@yahoo.com or call 609-577-1471 with any questions.
