2025 Marbleseed Organic Farming Conference Volunteer Application

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2025 Marbleseed Conference Volunteer Application

Please submit a new form for each adult volunteer applicant. Deadline to apply is Thursday February 6 2025.

You must be at least 18 years of age to volunteer.

Volunteer positions are limited and scheduled in the order they are received.

The 8-10 required hours will be scheduled on at least two days.

Volunteer shifts overlap workshops--you will be unable to attend all workshop sessions.

Volunteers must arrive on time to their scheduled shifts and be ready to work.

Volunteers must not leave their shift without permission from Marbleseed staff. (If your shift falls during mealtimes, you will receive a short meal break. Please do not eat while working.)

On approval of your application, you will receive an email with a code to register at a discounted rate of $60 for full conference registration, Thursday - Saturday, and meals provided during volunteer shift.

If you have any questions regarding volunteer applications, please contact Sara Mooney at sara.mooney@marbleseed.org

First Name*

Last Name*

Email Address*

Cell Phone/Home Phone

Conference dates: Thursday, Feb. 20 - Saturday, Feb. 22

We will assume you are available ALL DAY if checked. PLEASE NOTE BELOW if you are only available for a portion of the day.

Which days are you available to volunteer?

Wednesday

Yes No

Thursday

Yes No

Friday

Yes No

Saturday

Yes No

Availability notes:

Which areas would you like to volunteer? Select first choice

Pre-Conference Set-Up (must be available Wednesday/Thursday) Check-In (able to hear in noisy environment, able to alphabetize and read names quickly) Greeter/Usher (comfortable interacting with/instructing groups, ideal for extroverts) Help Desk (familiarity with conference, locations, comfortable explaining directions, etc.) Break-Down/Clean-Up (must be available Saturday until 7 p.m.) Water/Recycling/Compost Monitors (requires some heavy lifting) Workshop Assistant (Thursday, Friday, Saturday) Farmer summit assistant (must be available Friday) I would be comfortable in any area.

Please list any additional areas you would like to volunteer from options above

Will you have a cell phone at the Conference?

Yes No

If yes, will you have text capabilities?

Yes No

Are you okay with a shift that requires heavy lifting (40+ lbs)?

Yes No

Can you work a shift that requires long periods of standing/walking (2+ hours)?

Yes No

Are you comfortable/do you enjoy talking with people?

Yes No

Can you work in a fast-paced environment?

Yes No

If you speak languages in addition to English, please list them here:

Have you attended the Conference before?

Yes No

If yes, what year(s)?

Have you volunteered at the Conference before?

Yes No

If yes, what area(s) did you work in?

Have you submitted a scholarship application?

Yes No

Are you staying in La Crosse while attending the conference or within a 30-minute drive from the La Crosse Center?

Yes No

List two workshops you would most like to attend. (Please give title and workshop date & time - ex. Employee Management, Sat 12 p.m.)*

Why are you interested in volunteering at the Conference? Please include any specific skills or talents you have that may be helpful in various areas of the conference.

Submit Application

Thank you for submitting your Volunteer application for the 2025 Marbleseed Organic Farming Conference!

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