Due to thunderstorms predicted for tomorrow, we’ve rescheduled our Vegan Food Showcase for Wednesday, April 27. Can you help out that day? We need lots of volunteers to make this event a success.
If you’re interested in lending a hand at some point that day please email Unny Nambudiripad at [email protected].
See below for details about the event and volunteer positions available.
Best wishes,
Justin Leaf, Communications & Events Coordinator
Volunteer for the 11th Annual Vegan Food Showcase
Help us distribute lots of free vegan food to demonstrate to the University community just how tasty vegan food can be. The food showcase will be held at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, on the West Bank Bridgehead on the pedestrian level.
We need volunteers from about 7:00am to 5:00pm that day. Contact us to sign up for a slot. We especially need volunteers between 10:00am and 2:00pm, while the food is being distributed, but we could also use help before or after the event for setup or cleanup.
Food giveaways are among our most fun and effective outreach programs. Sharing delicious vegan food such as veggie dogs and nondairy ice cream, we’re able to advocate for animals and put a smile on the faces of those who get to enjoy the samples. Volunteer and help to make this food giveaway a big success.
Check out the position descriptions below. If you’re interested in helping out, email Unny Nambudiripad at [email protected].
Haul supplies to the event (7 am to 9 am)
- Benefits: Provide the logistical backbone for an amazing event.
- Requirements: You own a car, van, or truck and are able to lift heavy objects.
- 3 volunteers needed
Setup (8 am to 9:45 am)
- Benefits : Hang out with like-minded people while spreading the word about the event.
- Requirements : You are able to set up tables and prepare food and may have large and legible handwriting for chalking.
- 7 volunteers needed
Food Servers (1 to 3 hours between 9:45 am and 2 pm)
- Benefits: Meet lots of people who will be happy that you are giving them free food and hang out with other CAA volunteers.
- Requirements: You are friendly, hard-working, and careful in preparing and serving the food samples. You are able to work at a quick and steady pace and open to answering questions and distributing literature. Quick thinking may be needed to answer student’s questions.
- 12 volunteers per hour needed
Leafleters (1 to 2 hours or more between 8 am and 2 pm)
- Benefits: Share information that encourages others to choose plant-based foods.
- Requirements: You are able to stand for one or more hours, smile, and offer leaflets to passersby.
- 2 or more volunteers per hour needed
Photography (1 or 2 hours between 10 am and 2 pm)
- Benefits: Meet other CAA volunteers and possibly sample delicious vegan food.
- Requirements: You can take pictures of different aspects of the event. Must take a picture of the VegFund sign.
- 1 volunteer needed
Cleanup (2 to 3:30 pm)
- Benefits: You can enjoy the leftover food samples and hang out with other CAA volunteers.
- Requirements: You are able to take down tables and clean the area as needed. Expect to lift heavy objects.
- 8 volunteers needed
Haul supplies back to the office (3 to 5 pm)
- Benefits: Provide the logistical backbone for an amazing event.
- Requirements: You own a car, van, or truck and are able able to lift heavy objects.
- 3 volunteers needed
Leadership Positions (9:30 am – 2 pm)
Volunteer Coordinator
- Benefits: Gain experience coordinating multiple people on a single project and coordinating an event that brings delicious vegan food to campus.
- Requirements: You are friendly, hard-working, and are able to coordinate other volunteers. You are able to think on your feet if something does not go as planned. You help volunteers stick to their designated correct station on the day of the event.
- 1 volunteer needed
Food and Supply Coordinator
- Benefits: Working with like-minded CAA volunteers and gain experience coordinating supplies for a day-long event.
- Requirements: You are hard-working and able to manage multiple supplies. If supplies are running out, you are able to plan ahead and replenish them as needed.
- 1 volunteer needed
Leafleting Leader
- Benefits: Guide other volunteers in distributing leaflets
- Requirements: Experience with leafleting, ability to communicate skillfully with the public, and ability to train and direct volunteers
- 1 volunteer needed
If you’re interested in volunteering for this event, please contact Unny Nambudiripad at [email protected].