2/23, Greenmarket, Sophie Ehrlich

On Saturday morning Lili and I got an unexpected call from Davy, saying he was the only one at the managers booth that day and would we please come help. We were happy to oblige, and arrived shortly at 12:00. There, we met with Davy and were given a list of farmers who were not there that day, and a walkie talkie. After grabbing a cheap but delicious breakfast of organic pumpkin, apple, carrot, and banana bread, we settled in. Customers came by to pick out free magazines, free recipes, and lists of market times, but mostly to ask questions. We answered questions about volunteering, which farmers were at the market, when and what time the market was open, and to take many complaints. It was really fun, because it made me feel responsible and happy because I was spending hours at a place that I have always loved. Although my feet were falling of from the cold, and we met a few strange people, helping out was really important and totally worth it. I learned more about how the market runs and works than I already did. At the end of our shift, we went to talk to one of the farmers, Karen, who has a sheep farm about when we would come. I can’t wait to work at the actual stalls, and I’m really excited to see so many parts of the farmers market.