Capital City Farmers Market Volunteer Opportunities
About the Capital City Farmers Market
The Capital City Farmers Market (CCFM) is a longstanding community farmers market in downtown Montpelier dedicated to supporting local farms, food producers, artisans, and small businesses throughout central Vermont. The market creates a vibrant public gathering space centered around local food, economic opportunity, community connection, and regional agriculture.
Volunteer Opportunities
The Capital City Farmers Market welcomes community volunteers throughout the year. Volunteers help support a weekly gathering that brings together farmers, prepared food vendors, artists, nonprofits, musicians, and thousands of visitors over the course of the season. During Summer Market, which runs May through October, volunteer support is helpful every Saturday from 7:30 AM–2 PM. Volunteers are welcome to join for any portion of that time, though most shifts are approximately 2 hours long. In the Winter Season, December through April, volunteer support is appreciated during market hours, 10am-1pm.
Volunteer Work Includes
Volunteer tasks vary week to week and can include: market setup and breakdown, assisting with tents, tables, chairs, and signage, greeting and way-finding, trash and recycling support, general market assistance, light organizational and operational tasks, and assisting with fun and informative events.
There are opportunities for volunteers looking for no lifting, light lifting, and moderate/heavy lifting.
Our greatest volunteer needs are typically early setup shifts (7:30–9:30 AM) and end-of-day breakdown shifts (12–2 PM), but any amount of help is sincerely appreciated.
How to Sign Up
The preferred way to connect is by completing the volunteer application form- see the link below!
You may also contact the Market Manager directly via email at: montpelierfarmersmarket@gmail.com.
Volunteer Requirements
Volunteers under 18 are welcome when accompanied by a parent or guardian. Volunteers should be comfortable working outdoors in a busy public market environment.
Thank You!
Thank you for considering the Capital City Farmers Market as a place to volunteer and contribute to the community. We’re grateful for everyone who helps make the market welcoming, functional, and vibrant each week.
