Volunteer Description
Posted on:
October 23, 2025
Program: Community Development- Placed Based Programming
Location: APANO’s Orchards of 82nd Community Space (8188 SE Division St, Portland, OR 97206)
Schedule: The Market is held every Wednesday from 9:15 am- 11:00 am. Attending each week is encouraged but not required, and volunteers are encouraged to sign-up as their availability allows.
About
APANO’s community center, which we call Orchards of 82nd (O82), is not only a center for organizing and cultural expression but also a resource for economic development and affordable housing. O82 has become a critical asset for a historically underserved neighborhood by fostering community resilience.
The Free Food Market has been an essential service held at our community space held every Friday afternoons. In collaboration with Urban Gleaners, a local non-profit that collects fresh produce and food from businesses before they go to waste, APANO serves between 30-40 Jade District community members and other Portland residents each week with healthy food options from our Free Food Market, for around 1,500 total instances of service within the last year.
Your volunteer time would be essential in helping our team provide free and fresh produce to our Jade District neighbors!
Summary of Position
Free Food Market Support
- Organizing food items and materials to ensure an orderly and welcoming market layout
- Follow procedures on food distribution and allocation as directed by APANO staff
- Greeting attendees and creating an inclusive, respectful environment
- Helping maintain cleanliness and order throughout the event
- Assisting with setup and teardown
- Engaging with community members in a warm, helpful, and culturally sensitive manner
Requirements
- Be able to lift 20 lbs
- Ability to support tasks for 20 minutes without a break
- Must have reliable transportation. APANO’s O82 space is in an extremely transit rich area, with direct stops from bus lines FX2 and 72
- Ability to support with set up/breakdown
- Desirable but Not Required: Knowledge of Cantonese, Vietnamese, or Burmese is a valued asset that can support our outreach to our diverse community
Time Commitments
- The Free Market is held every Wednesday, while we would love to have ongoing volunteers, attending each week is not required, and folks are encouraged to sign up for shifts as needed with their availability.
