If you're seeking a fun, community oriented way to make a difference, get in your student volunteer hours, or beef up your resumé, WychCraft Market might interest you... 

It's a fun gig where you deal directly with the public while assisting a community oriented, creative group. You'll learn about running a small business, managing and marketing outdoor events, and what it means to be part of a community.

WychCraft volunteers are friendly, outgoing, and keen to work. Good communication skills and polite exchanges are a must as is the ability to lift a 20 lb table. Our volunteers can sign up for every second Saturday or every Saturday--whatever suits your schedule.

Here's some general guidelines of what our volunteers help with:

Market Set-up and Tear-Down Assistant:
Set Up assistant: Help vendors set up tables, tents, etc. Arrive onsite at 9:30 am and stay for an hour and a half. Tear-down assistant: Help vendors and the market manager pack up tables and tents, retrieve lawn signage, etc. Arrive onsite at 3:45 pm and stay for an hour.

Market Day Assistant:
Assist with anything that needs doing on Market days. Direct patrons, assist vendors, and man the info booth, assit with set-up and tear-down. Arrive at 9:30 am, stay until 4:15pm. Take a break when you need to, just let the manager know.

Market Promotion Volunteer:
Posting flyers and posters in local businesses and organizations, etc. Encouraging people on the street to visit the market, post online promotional messages, etc., seek out new marketing venues.

To apply to become a Student Volunteer with WychCraft:
- Email us your name and contact info
- Indicate your area(s) of interest.
- Tell us a bit about yourself: your experiences, skills, or what you hope to learn and why.

Flexible hours and training are available. Even if you have just 2 hours a week, call with your questions! Tracy Call, Market Manager is happy to caht with you: 416-653-6928.