Our first year was an incredible success, due in large part to the efforts of our dedicated volunteers. We invite YOU to get involved in 2010. By volunteering with the Friends of Salem Saturday Market you can make a difference in your community, meet some like-minded folks and have fun, all at the same time!
We are seeking community members to serve in the following areas:
FINANCE COMMITTEE: This small committee reviews and oversees FSSM’s financial activities, makes suggestions to the Board of Directors about financial matters, and writes policies and procedures. The Board Treasurer is chairperson of this group. (New members needed: 1-2)
PROGRAMS COMMITTEE: This committee is where all public events are planned and carried out. You will brainstorm activities for the year, and small groups or individuals will be assigned as project managers for each event. Activities include classes, demonstrations, contests, tastings, and other projects that take place at the Market and elsewhere. (New Members needed: 1)
MARKETING & FUNDRAISING COMMITTEE: This group is responsible for promoting FSSM activities through press releases, our website, email, newsletters, fliers, signage, and other materials. The committee also is responsible for fundraising efforts and for all membership activities. (Members needed: 2)
ZERO WASTE COMMITTEE: The newest committee, this group is responsible for carrying out activities as specified in a grant we recently received from Marion County. Participants will plan, organize and implement this important project, which includes waste disposal, working with service contractors, educating market vendors and customers, setting up and maintaining waste-disposal equipment at the Market, organizing free classes, creating signage, writing grant reports, and more. It will be a busy committee this year, with a variety of responsibilities. (Members needed: 3-4)
VOLUNTEERING AT THE FSSM BOOTH: On Saturdays during the summer, booth volunteers educate Market customers about the FSSM mission, sign up new members, facilitate classes and activities, sell fundraising items, operate the Bike Valet service, help with the Zero Waste efforts, set up and break down our displays, and more. Volunteers are generally scheduled for 3-hour shifts. We can craft duties for you based on your interests and availability. Working at the booth and interacting with the public is fun and a great way to learn what Friends of Salem Saturday Market is all about! We would love to have you join us at the booth this summer, once or on a regular basis. Members needed: Unlimited!
If any of the above opportunities are of interest to you – or if you have other ideas that you would like to suggest – please email us and we will get in touch soon. TO GET STARTED…please also return a Volunteer Application Form.
You do not need to be a current FSSM member to volunteer.

The Holiday Gift Market is the largest all-handmade holiday event in the Willamette Valley, with hundreds of vendors offering arts, crafts, food, decor and thousands of gift ideas. The Friends of Salem Saturday Market will be there with a gift valet (we’ll watch your packages as you shop), special gift memberships and books for everyone on your list.



