Calling all Amazing Marin Organic Volunteers!

To participate with any of the events, please register with Marin Organic, we would love to know how
many treats and tools we’ll need for the day! You can either call the office, 415.663.9667 or email Paige@marinorganic.org to let us know! Please keep in mind that there are open spots for lead
volunteers for each of the events!

In June:

drum roll please…

Stubbs Vineyard, Manka’s Inverness Lodge, & Marin Organic Invite you to An Evening with Michael Pollan in the Hills of West Marin Saturday, June 9th Event is from 5 pm to 9 pm Stubbs Vineyard, West Marin

Description of Event:
Few properties are as spectacular as Stubbs Vineyard, few restaurants have the panache of Manka’s. Combine both with the opportunity to join famed New York Times journalist and writer Michael Pollan for a dinner honoring the tastes of the season and the release of Stubbs 2005 vintages – Estate Grown Pinot Noir, Estate Grown Chardonnay and Marin County Merlot – and you have an evening you are sure to remember.

For more information visit, www.marinorganic.org/events.html#pollan

Volunteer shifts are:
2:00 – 7:00pm
Tasks are: table set-up and decoration, parking oversight, wine pouring, tent maintenance, assisting guests with seating, etc.

5:00 – 10:00pm, including event breakdown
Tasks are: beverage table service (very important role since this is a wine release too), microphone attendance for Q&A portion, tent maintenance, escorting guests back to the parking area with flashlights, linen and table clean-up, etc.

• Attire for all volunteers will be all black; we will provide white aprons, please wear comfortable shoes too.


• There will be a volunteer break area with light fare provided.


• Michael Pollan will be speaking at 7pm following by a separate Q&A period at 8:45pm.


• Those volunteers whose shift ends at 7pm are welcome to stay either in the break area or continue to assist with the evening until after the Q&A session if they so desire.


• We would be so grateful to have your help!!!

Please call Paige at the Marin Organic office to sign up (asap)! 415.663.9667

Come be part of this special community event. We need volunteers to help with setting up, and with the post dessert reception that will feature local cheeses, chocolates, pastries, baked goods, wine, beer, music and more.

Volunteer tasks include: Set-up, service, clean-up, breakdown, wine pouring, etc.

For further details about volunteering, please contact Kate at kate@marinorganic.org or at 415.663.9667
For more information about the event, please visit: www.marinorganic.org/events.html#hawken

From Farm to Creek
Agricultural Volunteer Task Force Event at Paradise Valley Produce
Presented by Marin Organic
Sponsored by the Olema Inn & Restaurant

Dennis and Sandy Dierks of Paradise Valley Produce are pioneer land stewards as well as thoughtful organic farmers. Join Marin Organic on this member farm in protecting the riparian zone of their certified Salmon Safe creek side. A free lunch, catered by Ed Vigil and Olema Inn & Restaurant will be provided.

This is a day for all ages. In the heat of summer we will splash into community and work together to rid the area of invasive ivy! Dennis will also take the opportunity to inform us of the importance of this work in relation to his watershed and Marin Organic’s newest program, Salmon Safe. The riparian corridor is a great example of diversity, from plants, to fish, to birds, to farms!

When: Saturday, July, 21st 12 noon
The event will begin with a short tour at high noon
Where: Paradise Valley Produce, Bolinas, CA
Once you register for the event you will receive a full set of directions.
What to bring: 1. Work gloves 2. Water 3. Pruning Tools (any and all that you can share)
Cost: FREE!
Maximum attendance: 20

Please contact the Marin Organic office, 415.663.9667 with any questions and to sign up for the event.

To learn more about Paradise Valley Produce, please visit www.marinorganic.org/mofarmers.html#paradise.

To learn more about Marin Organic and our Salmon Safe Program, please visit www.marinorganic.org.

To learn more about The Olema Inn and Restaurant, please visit www.theolemainn.com.

Throughout the Summer:

School Lunch Program, Spontaneous Harvesting! Fridays or Mondays, with a couple days notice Could be at any of our member farms! This is a portion of our School Lunch Program that happens to be one of the most rewarding. Our farmers often have produce left in the field that they can’t sell (for various reasons); this unused resource, or gleaned produce, is donated to our schools and community centers through the Marin Organic School Lunch Program. It is hard to predict when a farm will have gleaned produce available – but we could use a few people who might be available to help on-call. Let Scott know if you are interested in picking some beautiful organic produce one afternoon! Scott@marinorganic.org or 415.663.9667 to get put on the list.

Point Reyes Farmers' Markets 2007

Come help out at the Marin Organic table at the Farmers Market. This is an opportunity for you and Marin Organic to connect with the local community, sign up new members, sell merchandise, and inform people about the work of our farmers and our organization.

Sign up for one Saturday or a few Saturdays by either calling the Marin Organic office, 415.663.9667 or sending an email to Fiona@marinorganic.org.

Special Event: Please register as a volunteer early!

We are looking for some fantastic volunteers to help us out with this beautiful and delicious event.
Please call Paige at Marin Organic for details & to register, 415.663.9667!

Volunteer Shifts are:
Pre-Auction – [3 weeks prior to event] helping in the office and picking up items from around Marin to organize and decorate the silent auction tables and live auction items
Artist – [3 weeks prior to event] an artist(s) who can create large, poster size visuals for each of our live auction items
Prior Day Set-up – [4 or 5 hours on Saturday, 8/25] setting up event – tables, chairs, décor, linens, etc.
Pre-event Set-up – [10am-3pm, 8/26] putting up all the finishing touches, signs, flowers, courtyard, etc.
Registration – [2:30pm to 7pm] the welcoming committee!
Parking – [2pm to 6:30pm] directing traffic, putting up cones, hanging out in the big parking field
Hosting – [2:30pm to 7:30pm] hosting the pre-cocktail party, which entails helping farmers and chefs set-up, introducing farmers and chefs and guests, have an overall eye on the party, once the pre-event is over (at 6pm) helping the chefs clean-up and clearing all tables and décor
Auction – [various shift times] assisting with the silent and live auctions during bidding and in checking out
Table Service – [5:30pm to 10:30pm] pouring wine and water for our guests, hosting during the dinner portion of the event, helping clear the back once the event is over
Event Breakdown – [8pm to end] cleaning-up!

It is because of the inspiration derived from our member farms and our community’s dedication that we are able to support and promote our food system with passion and integrity. So, thank you.