Farm to Fork Fondo has been connecting outdoor enthusiasts to small farms and beautiful open spaces in the Pittsfield, MA area since 2015. In collaboration with Farm Community Fund, a 501(c)3 nonprofit working to keep natural spaces open for agricultural, recreational, and educational uses, Farm to Fork Fondo cyclists tour from farm to farm to meet the farmer, taste their products, and enjoy the rural scenery. Every cyclist who rides donates to Farm Community Fund's mission and the proceeds are given back to the community.
This year, they are proud to support the important work of Berkshire United Way. All along the cycling route, Berkshire United Way volunteers in colorful t-shirts will be cheering for cyclists and handing out farm-fresh gourmet treats, while helping to earn a donation that will enable United Way to fund a Fall 2022 food insecurity programs in our community.
You can help by volunteering! For just a few hours on Sunday, October 9, you can help increase the amount that they donate to Berkshire United Way.
What is needed for an Aid Station Volunteer?
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Aid Station Volunteers - Two volunteers should be stationed along farm approach road to guide cyclists to aid station set up. Assist Staff member to set up, stock, and maintain the aid station. Waive riders into aid station wearing high visibility vest, ringing cowbell, waiving flag. Assist cyclists as able in answering course questions or accessing repair services. Locations are confirmed as partner farms agree to host aid stations as Farm to Fork Fitness Adventures organizes the event. Times listed here are approximated and based on 2021vents. Food: Volunteers can help themselves to the sponsor nutrition bars and fresh fruit at aid stations. Please bring additional food as needed. Weather: Come prepared for all weather conditions. Accommodations, Please request necessary accommodations. |
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Here are the time slots needed at each location:
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Ideal # of volunteers |
Location |
Address |
Volunteer arrival |
First rider expected |
Last rider expected / Est. Volunteer departure |
Role |
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2 |
Helia Native Nursery |
95 E Rd, West Stockbridge, MA 01266 |
9:01 AM |
9:46 AM |
12:12 PM |
Rest stop: serving hot tea and baked goods |
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4 |
Turn Park Art Space |
2 Moscow Rd, West Stockbridge, MA 01266 |
10:03 AM |
10:48 AM |
2:57 PM |
Rest stop: serving hot soup and bread |
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2 |
High Lawn Farm |
535 Summer St, Lee, MA 01238 |
10:37 AM |
11:22 AM |
2:53 PM |
Rest stop: assembling pb&j sandwiches |
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2 |
Bartlett's Orchard |
575 Swamp Rd, Richmond, MA 01254 |
10:08 AM |
10:53 AM |
4:15 PM |
Rest stop: slicing apples and cheese, pouring maple syrup shots, serving hot cider |
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4 |
Hancock Shaker Village |
1843 W Housatonic St, Pittsfield, MA 01201 |
7:30am |
12:00 PM |
Venue: Rider check-in and parking |
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4 |
Hancock Shaker Village |
1843 W Housatonic St, Pittsfield, MA 01201 |
11:30am |
5:00 PM |
Venue: Finisher tent |
