Volunteer Here - this community needs you

Thank you for your interest in volunteering at the Riverwalk Farmers Market.  We are a volunteer run farmers market and there are multiple faucets in which you can help our community grow.  

The Riverwalk Farmers Market Committee is tasked with running the farmers market main season from May until October and the Fall Market.  They are the backbone of the farmers market and meet once a month to coordinate their efforts.  Examples of tasks on the committee include....

-Filing market permits 

-Coordinating volunteers, entertainment, and vendors 

-Attending Market Manager Summits provided by the Delaware Department of Agriculture (DDA) 

-Site coordination with vendors 

-Event planning for the Strawberry Festival, Farmers Market Week and the Spooktacular Farmers Market

-Statistic tracking including attendance, weather, and financials 

Join the committee and get to the know the people behind the scenes.  Many hands make light work!  Contact us and attend the next committee meeting to learn more and see where you can fit in. 

Would you like to volunteer at the market, but are unsure if you'd like to join the committee?  You can sign up to be a Market Manager!  Our Market Managers help run the day-to-day tasks of the individual weekly markets.  Duties include...

-Taking vendor attendance 

-Collecting vendor slips and associated fees at the end of the market

-Setting up the Riverwalk Farmers Market informational table

-Tracking shopper attendance

Someone from the committee will always be on-site to help the Market Managers.  Volunteers can sign up with friends or family and are welcome to enjoy the market while volunteering.  It is a great way to get involved and meet new people (both in the market and attending the market).  Contact our Volunteer Coordinator, Barbara Amaya, to sign up.  She can be reached at 302-632-9368.  Feel free to call or text.

The Committee Chairs lead the Riverwalk Farmers Market Committee in running the Riverwalk Farmers Market.  They are the liaisons between the market and the Delaware Department of Agriculture.  They create the plan and budget for the market season.  Their duties can include....

-Leading the committee meetings and creating the agendas

-Attend annual trainings hosted by the Delaware Department of Agriculture

-Create the Downtown Milford, Inc. (DMI) work plan and budget

-Acting liaison between the Riverwalk Farmers Market Committee and Downtown Milford, Inc.

The Secretary maintains all paperwork for the Riverwalk Farmers Market Committee.  Duties include...

-Taking minutes during meetings and providing them to the appropriate parties

-Filing permits for the Riverwalk Farmers Market and the After Market

-Assist with any administrative related tasks

The Treasurer manages the financials for the market and works closely with the Vendor Coordinator and Market Managers.  This is a vital role in tracking and recording market statistics, which in turn help our non-profits show the value of the market and assist in acquiring grants. Duties include...

-Track and record market statistics

-Manage check requests and deposits to DMI

-Reports to the Delaware Department of Agriculture

-Create the market budget

-Collect the vendor dues

The Volunteer Coordinator keeps the market running by recruiting volunteers to run our table.  They are vital in fulfilling our Market Manager roles and in creating long lasting relationships with other non-profits willing to volunteer at our market.  Duties include...

-Recruiting Market Managers (2 per market)

-Coordinate volunteer spots with the Site Coordinator

-Develop relationships with organizations interested in continued volunteerism at the market

The Vendor Coordinator is responsible for vendor applications and all vendor communications.  They are the liaison between the committee and the market vendors and help the market by screening all vendors and processing new applications.   They work closely with the Treasurer and Site Coordinator to create the market layout.  Duties include...

-Creating/updating the yearly vendor application

-Processing vendor applications

-Provide vendor correspondence

-Attend the Annual Delaware Departure of Agriculture Training 

-Track vendor attendance

The Site Coordinator works closely with the Treasurer and Vendor Coordinator to create the market layout.  They are responsible for the vendor location and maintenance of the market shed.  Duties include...

-Creating the market layout

-Providing setup for Market Managers

-Opening and closing market assets such as the shed and restroom

-Being first on-site and last to leave to be sure they are available to direct vendors upon arrival and to be sure both the shed and restroom are locked up once everyone leaves

The Weather Coordinator monitors the weather condition for each market.  During times of extreme weather, such as thunderstorms or hurricanes, they alert the committee of market cancellations.  

The Social Media Coordinator manages marketing for the committee through social media platforms.  The market currently utilizes Facebook and Instagram.  Responsibilities would include creating events, making market posts, as well as promoting entertainment and special events.  This role is vital in communicating with the public. about all market related activities and updates.

The Marketing Manager is responsible for promoting the market via traditional marketing methods, such as signage, radio advertising, and promotional materials. 

The Entertainment Coordinator brings more life into the market by recruiting entertainers for each market.  They process entertainment applications, and work closely with the Social Media Coordinator and Treasurer.  Duties include...

-Booking entertainment for the market 

-Collecting Form W9 from the entertainers 

-Managing payment with the Treasurer

The Website Coordinator keeps the market website up and running.  They are responsible for updating the website and works closely with all the market coordinators to keep the website current for the community and the market vendors. 

The Non-Profit Coordinator screens non-profits for the market.  The Riverwalk Farmers Market allows pop ups from fellow non-profits that are providing a community service or non-profits that are fundraising for non-profit causes.  This coordinator works closely with the Vendor Coordinator and the Site Coordinator to provide spots for fellow non-profits to attend the market one to two times per season.