Cobble Hill CSA
Volunteer Requirements

Membership in the Cobble Hill CSA has a volunteer time requirement.  We have one of the lightest volunteer time requirements of any CSA, but responsible participation is still critical to CSA operations.  The Cobble Hill CSA has no paid staff, so having all shifts filled keeps our operations moving smoothly and pleasantly for everybody.

You can find out what shifts are available and find out when your shift is scheduled at this website:

cobblehillcsa.blogspot.com

 Some general notes about volunteering:

• Some shifts require lifting and carrying tables or boxes of produce.  If you cannot do these tasks, try to sign up for a shift that doesn’t require much physical labor.  Conversely, if you are able to do some physical labor, please take a shift that requires some. 
• Volunteer duties unfortunately do not leave much time for taking care of children.  Please do not bring children who require attention to your volunteer shift. Contact the Volunteer Coordinator if you have questions about bringing children to your shift.
• If you can’t find a shift that fits your schedule and abilities, please contact the Volunteer Coordinator for an alternate task.

Following are job descriptions for the various ways members can meet their volunteer requirement.  We have two  ways to volunteer!  Both shifts are during the day and shorter that pickup shifts.  If you have any questions or comments, please contact the Volunteer Coordinator:

Meera Bhat
mjbhat@gmail.com
718-852-5928

Thank you in advance for participating!

Produce Unloader (11:15 a.m. to noon)
One volunteer
Lifting and carrying required

Because the produce may arrive later than anticipated, this shift could go past noon.

• Help unload the produce truck.
• Set up produce on tables, placing extra boxes underneath tables.
• Carry last week’s boxes and containers back to truck.

After the site is set up, feel free to pick up your share.

Pick Up Jobs

These job descriptions outline expected tasks, but ultimately the site supervisor determines what needs to be done on any given shift.

Set-Up Shift (3:45 to 5:15)
Two volunteers
Some lifting and carrying is necessary

• Check in with the site supervisor and put on an apron.
• Before pickup begins at 4:00:
  • Ensure produce is set up and properly labeled.
  • As necessary, weigh and allocate produce.
  • If necessary, weigh, allocate, and set out the fruit share.
• The greeter should:
  • Greet members as they come in.
  • Ask all members to sign in.
  • Point out any new literature or information.
• The re-stocker should:
  • Refresh fruit share boxes as needed.
  • Spruce up and refresh the produce tables as needed.
  • Assist members as needed.

Volunteers during the set-up shift should gather their own share after the site has been set up and the initial rush has been directed.

Middle Shift (5:15 to 6:45)
One volunteer
No lifting or carrying required

Please arrive five minutes early to gather your share before starting your shift.

• After checking in with the site supervisor and putting on an apron:
  • Greet members as they come in.
  • Ask all members to sign in.
  • Point out any new literature or information.
• As time allows during the shift:
  • Refresh fruit share boxes as needed.
  • Spruce up the produce tables as needed.

Breakdown Shift (6:45 to 8:15)
Two volunteers
Some lifting and carrying is necessary

 Please arrive five minutes early to gather your share before starting your shift.

• First, check in with the site supervisor and put on an apron.
• The greeter should:
  • Greet members as they come in.
  • Ask all members to sign in.
  • Point out any new literature or information.
• The re-stocker should:
  • Refresh fruit share boxes as needed.
  • Spruce up and refresh the produce tables as needed.
  • Assist members as needed.
• At the end of the shift:
  • Put aside leftover produce and fruit for charity.
  • Clean, fold and store tables.
  • Put all CSA materials in designated pew.
  • Put all boxes and packing materials in designated spot.
  • Clean the site: pick up trash and mop.