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Interested in joining our community of volunteers?

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AT-MARKET Volunteer Opportunities

Get your hands dirty with one of the best volunteer gigs in Chicago! Green City Market relies on our community of volunteers to help make the magic happen at our year-round farmers' markets and events.

Volunteer shifts with Green City Market typically last two to three hours and take place at our farmers’ markets — rain or shine! Green City Market is currently seeking volunteers at outdoor markets in Lincoln Park and West Loop.

Please note that all roles require folks to stand/sit for the duration of their shift, between two and three hours. Limited chairs are available, please reach out to volunteers@greencitymarket.org for any questions or further accommodations.

Current Volunteer Opportunities

VOLUNTEER INCENTIVES

Volunteer incentives are intended to recognize the hard work of our active volunteer community based on hours contributed per calendar year.

At your first shift, receive a custom GCM volunteer lanyard and name tag.
Complete over 5 shifts and get priority signup for Chef BBQ 2025 volunteer shifts!
Complete 10 shifts and get a custom GCM Volunteer Pin!
Complete 20 shifts and you'll be invited to attend an exclusive connection event with one of our vendors!
Our Volunteer of the Year, the person who completes the most volunteer hours in 2025, will receive two free tickets to Chef BBQ 2026!

Volunteer Leads

Volunteer Leads are a diverse group of outstanding members of our volunteer community who exemplify commitment to Green City Market’s mission through their actions.

As a volunteer lead, you help contribute to GCM's mission helping welcome new volunteers to GCM, assisting in organizing events and activities for fellow volunteers, and providing valuable feedback to better the volunteer experience at GCM!

All volunteers who have completed at least one volunteer shift within the past calendar year are welcome to join the Volunteer Leads community! To sign up, reach out to volunteers@greencitymarket.org with the subject line “Volunteer Leads.”

Volunteer leads are expected to:

Attend 2 out of the 4 quarterly volunteer leads meetings
Volunteer at market at least 7 times over the course of a year (less than once a month)
Complete feedback surveys when requested

SUPPORT OUR WORK

We cannot thank you enough for the time you dedicate to volunteer at our markets and special events. Without you, our work is not possible.