| Autor: |
Jeffrey O'Hara |
| Jazyk: |
angličtina |
| Rok vydání: |
2024 |
| Předmět: |
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| Zdroj: |
Journal of Agriculture, Food Systems, and Community Development, Vol 13, Iss 4 (2024) |
| Druh dokumentu: |
article |
| ISSN: |
2152-0801 |
| DOI: |
10.5304/jafscd.2024.134.015 |
| Popis: |
While volunteers are widespread in U.S. local food systems, they have not been the focus of data collection or research. As a result, we have limited understanding of the perspectives and motivations of local food volunteers. In this reflective essay, I describe my insights from volunteering in Alexandria, Virginia. The two initiatives that I focus on were to establish a “Power of Produce” program at my local farmers market and an after-school culinary and gardening program at a private elementary school. The former program I have been able to sustain for three years (as of this writing), whereas the latter program was discontinued after two eight-week sessions. In this essay, I describe my motivations in conceptualizing and organizing these programs. I also describe challenges I encountered due to inexperience or capacity constraints as a volunteer. I conclude by discussing how additional research that examines the roles and motivations of volunteers could be valuable. |
| Databáze: |
Directory of Open Access Journals |
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