Volunteer with Bread Riot
Our programs are made possible by volunteers just like you! Learn about our current opportunities to decide which option is the best fit for you.
Volunteer Opportunities
Farm/Produce Pickups
Meet the farmers and see where our food comes from!
We need volunteers to drive to local farms, pick up fresh produce, and transport it to a specified location for packing or distribution. Most of the farms are a short drive from Salisbury, and produce for the Mobile Vegetable Market is picked up from the Salisbury Farmers Market. We will provide you with pickup details and contact information. You will need a vehicle with enough space to hold a few boxes of produce, and you will need to be able to lift up to 25 pounds. Join our volunteer email list to get updates about volunteering for the programs below.
SUMMER FEED PROGRAM
June and July: Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays by 12:30 pm
MOBILE VEGETABLE MARKET
June and July: Saturdays by 10:30 am
ROWAN HELPING MINISTRIES & COMMUNITY CARE CLINIC
August: Mondays by 12 pm
WINTER HARVEST CSA BOXES
Mid-November–March: Alternate Wednesdays by 1:30 pm
SCHOOL HARVEST BAGS PROGRAM
Mid-November–March: Alternate Wednesdays by 12 pm
Produce Distribution
Meet the community members who benefit from Bread Riot programs!
We need volunteers to help hand out fresh produce at distribution sites in Rowan County. Volunteers meet at specific sites, help set up tables with boxes of produce and children’s books, and then assist with distribution and cleanup. You will need transportation to reach the site, and you will need to be able to perform light work outdoors. Join our volunteer email list to get updates about volunteering for the programs below.
SUMMER FEED PROGRAM
June and July: Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays 12–2:30 pm
MOBILE VEGETABLE MARKET
June and July: Saturdays 10:30 am–1 pm
Produce Packing
See the local food we source and meet other Bread Riot volunteers!
We need volunteers to help sort and pack produce and other food items into bags or boxes for distribution to our CSA subscribers and local schools. Volunteers meet at a specified location in Salisbury for these programs. You will need transportation to reach the site, and you will need to be able to perform light work indoors. Join our volunteer email list to get updates about volunteering for the programs below.
WINTER HARVEST CSA BOXES
Mid-November–March: Alternate Wednesdays 1:30–3 pm
SCHOOL HARVEST BAGS PROGRAM
Mid-November–March: Alternate Wednesdays 12–1:30 pm
Special Events
Help spread the word about Bread Riot’s mission in the community!
We need volunteers to help out at various special events throughout the year. Volunteers meet at a specified location, such as the Salisbury Farmers Market or Bell Tower Green, and assist with booth setup, activities or cleanup. You will need transportation to reach the site, and you will need to be able to perform light work outdoors. Join our volunteer email list to get updates about volunteering for the special events below.
Salisbury Farmers Market: April–December
Earth Day Jam, A Benefit for Happy Roots: April
Salisbury Juneteenth Celebration: June
Salisbury Pride Festival: June
Riot at New Sarum Fundraiser: September
Join Our Volunteer Email List
Sign up to receive updates about Bread Riot volunteer opportunities.
FAQs
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You can volunteer as much or as little as you like! Just sign up for the opportunities that work with your schedule. We do ask that you let the volunteer coordinator know promptly if you’re unable to fulfill your commitment once you’ve signed up.
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Volunteers must be at least 18 years old. Younger volunteers will be considered with the accompaniment of a parent.
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Most of our programs are held outdoors and continue regardless of the weather. Consider an umbrella, raincoat and boots for rainy weather and a hat, sunglasses and lightweight clothing for hot afternoons. The coordinator will notify you if an event has been canceled.
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With the exception of farm/produce pickups, we always try to schedule at least two volunteers, plus a Bread Riot board member, for our programs to spread out the workload.
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Most cars and SUVs offer enough cargo space to transport a few boxes of produce. Contact the coordinator with any questions or concerns about what you’ll be picking up. For all volunteer opportunities that require driving, you will need a valid driver’s license and current auto insurance.