The Volunteer and Food Distribution Coordinator will assist CFTT in several ways but will focus on organizing and communicating with volunteers who perform critical tasks such as planting, cultivating, and harvesting crops. Through participating in a mixture of on-farm duties and organizational responsibilities, this position will provide an introduction to sustainable agriculture, challenges posed by food insecurity and the unique challenges and rewards of non-profit service. This position will require a mixture of communication, organizational and physical work and will provide many opportunities for interaction with our local community.
Service Activities
● Communicate with CFTT volunteers through emails, VIA Chaffee online portal, and phone calls.
● Communicate with local distribution partners to coordinate produce pickups and deliveries
● Assist with making social media posts and taking photographs for record keeping/reports.
● Help to coordinate work-days with local student groups
● Represent CFTT in a positive and professional manner to our volunteers and our community
● Assist Farm Manager and volunteers with planting, irrigating, and harvesting produce on our farm.
Community Need Addressed
Colorado Farm to Table grows fresh produce for donation to food pantries and soup kitchens to serve Coloradans who are experiencing food insecurity. Although we have a small staff, we have a team of 100+ volunteers who assist us in planting, weeding, irrigating, and harvesting our vegetable crops. Since 2005, our team has donated over 2 million pounds of fresh produce to Coloradans who are experiencing food insecurity.
Position Outcomes
Organization and communication with the 100+ yearly volunteers who engage with Colorado Farm to Table. Position will also address food insecurity by a mixture of farm duties and interaction with underserved community members.The o
Benefits
Childcare assistance if eligible, Education award upon successful completion of service, Living allowance, Relocation allowance (if applicable), Stipend, Student loan forbearance, Training
Education Benefits
GED/High School Diploma
Skills you will gain
Volunteer Management, Communication, Farming Skills
Competencies You Will Develop
Communication
Speak clearly, in precise language and in a logical, organized and coherent manner
Creativity & Problem Solving
Able to identify and define the problem, Capable of generating possible solutions, Communicate the problem to appropriate personnel, Improvise
Teamwork
Stay positive and outcome oriented
Tools
Consistently choose the best tool or technological solution for the problem at hand, Operate tools and equipment in accordance with established operating procedures, safety standards, and ethical guidelines, Seek opportunities to improve knowledge of tools and technologies that may assist in streamlining work and improving productivity
Planning
Create plan of action, schedule tasks so that work is completed on time, Demonstrate the effective allocation of time and resources efficiently, Drive decision making, Set goals
Service
Be pleasant, courteous, professional and respectful when dealing with internal and external customers or clients