Volunteer Positions – James Bay Community Market

Want to Be a Part of the James Bay Community? Become a Volunteer!

Our Volunteers are an integral part of the Market Community by helping us every week with the market set-up/take-down, greeting & providing information to visitors, and support for special events!

The Market is such a great place to be on a Saturday in James Bay, that many loyal Volunteers return season after season.

The James Bay Market is an open air, rain or shine Market operating on the corner of Menzies and Superior in James Bay every Saturday from May 4th to October 5th, 2024 from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.

Each week, our Volunteers assist the Market Manager in creating a fun and vibrant place for our Vendors and Customers .

Once you’ve completed the application, please email it to volunteer@jamesbaymarket.com or mail it to:

James Bay Market Society
547 Michigan St., Victoria, BC, V8V 1T2

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James Bay Market Volunteer Positions

Market Set-up Assistant: Requires some physical strength.

Time: 7:30 am to 9:00 am

Assist our Manager and Set-up person with the layout of the Market including Market tents, chairs, tables and various equipment. The placement of signboards and signage on the property etc.

Tear-Down Assistant: Requires some physical strength.

Time: 2:45 pm to 3:45 pm

Assist our Setup and Take-down person with the take-down of the Market including packing up the Market tents, gathering of signage, etc. on the property. You will offer assistance to our Vendors who may need help with their tents, etc. No packing or unpacking of Vendors’ products is required.

Front & Exit Greeters (Attendants)

Times: 8:30 am to 11:45 am and 11:45 am to 3:00 pm

Be the face of our Market. Greet the customer and thank them for attending. Count and record the number of attendees (a person counter is provided). Draw attention to the Market features and the seating for our three sets of music. Assist the customers in finding Vendors they are seeking (location map and Vendor lists are provided).

Coffee & Info Kiosk:

Time: 8:30 to 11:45 am and 11:45 to 3:15 pm

Duties include making & serving coffee, making change, keeping the area clean. Setting up and taking down the coffee equipment and Market brochures on the Info table. The kiosk consists of two tables. A wonderful way to meet persons attending the Market and talking to them about our Community.