Volunteers Needed for Upcoming Farm-to-Plate Summit

:: VOLUNTEERS WANTED ::
How exciting! The Farm-to-Plate Statewide Food Summit will be held in Rutland City! Yes – that means people from all over the state will be coming to our community to discuss and learn more about improving our state’s ability to produce - and make accessible - more local food!

The organizers (the Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund with support by our very own RAFFL), are looking for volunteers to help make this event a huge success. Sustainable Rutland will be helping with composting and recycling for the event, and has offered to send this CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS out to all of our organizational members.

If you are willing to volunteer for this important event that is happening on April 10 at the Rutland Middle School, please email either Tara Kelly from RAFFL or Heather Pipino from VJSF. Get complete information about the event and the volunteer jobs needed.
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FARM TO PLATE INITIATIVE
Statewide Food Summit
April 10, 2010
Rutland Middle School

The purpose of the summit is to bring together stakeholders from the whole state to review and vet the draft plan goals and provide specific feedback to guide final drafting of the Farm to Plate strategic plan. An inspirational keynote speaker will begin the day and many breakout sessions will be organized to seek feedback on draft recommendations. Registration required - $10 suggested donation to help cover costs – Lunch served.

Volunteer Needs:

• Parking: 2-3 people to help direct traffic, assist people with entry, monitor parking situation. [8:45am – 10:15am]
• Break Out Rooms: at least 5 people (more is great!) to help set-up break out rooms, arrange desks, distribute proper paperwork and supplies. [9:15am – 11:30am (or longer, depending on how many people can help!)]
• Food: 1-2 people to assist caterers, monitor food and beverage situation [throughout the day – mainly morning from 9-10am, and lunchtime]
• Clean Up Crew: as many people as we can find to help clean up after lunch, put break-out rooms back in order, help clean other areas (i.e. auditorium, registration, etc.) [2:00pm-4:00pm]

Let’s show 500 people from around the state the excitement and energy of Rutland!

Thanks,
SR.