LET’S BE FRIENDS

We’re nothing without the dreamers, darers, and doers who make up our amazing team of volunteers. Want to know how you can help? Check out the descriptions of all of our volunteer opportunities.

Volunteer Opportunities

  • Two women wearing red aprons and shirts, smiling at the camera, standing behind a table at a market booth. The table displays various clothing items like t-shirts, sweatshirts, and hats. In the background, two men are sitting, one with a plaid shirt, and the other with a red shirt. The booth has a red tablecloth with a logo and text for 'Friends of the Public Market' in Rochester, NY.

    Merchandise Booth

    Saturdays, May – December

    You’re the face of the Friends! Meet and greet market-goers with a smile and help spread the market love by answering questions, giving directions, and selling Market merch

  • People standing in line at a mobile farmers market stand, which is a white shipping container with signs for 'Farmers Markets Roc' and 'Market Token Center,' and a large sign with carrots and the phrase 'eat local...it's a SNAP.'

    Market SNAP Token Sales

    Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, Year-round

    Come make a real impact on the health of your Rochester neighbors. Working at the Token Exchange Desk, you’ll be in charge of “selling” Market Tokens to SNAP customers that they can then use to put healthy, affordable food on the table.

  • A woman with sunglasses and a bright orange safety vest sitting in the driver's seat of a golf cart at an outdoor market.

    Market Tours

    Thursday Mornings, April – October

    Calling all market mavens! Give people, young and old, an up close view of the Rochester Public Market. As a tour leader, you’ll share your love of the Market by providing information on what it’s all about—including its history, environmental consciousness, diversity, and how it serves the community. We provide training materials, and orientation, and use shadowing to get our guides prepared.

  • Market Shuttle 

    (Saturday, April-October)

    Help customers get to the market from the Union Street lot and back with their fantastic market finds by driving the market shuttle. It's a great way to help market goers who need a lift and add to the market's sense of community.  

  • Crowd of people walking and shopping inside a covered outdoor market with vendor tents and signs, including a banner for the Summit Federal Credit Union.

    Artist Row & Special Events

    Variable Days, Year-round

    Spring flower plantings, Holidays at the Market, Artist Row and more—there’s always something to do at the Market. We’re the ones who make sure of that. Come help out with the planning and execution of the amazing events that make the Market great.

  • People at food trucks outside Rochester Public Market during daytime with a building and cloudy sky in the background.

    Fundraising

    Variable Days, Year-round

    Have a background in fundraising? Interested in putting those skills to use for a good cause? Lend a hand by planning and conducting a fundraiser at the Market or in your community.

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