Community
Ambassador Program
We’re nourishing leadership and skill building opportunities for members of our community
Our Community Ambassador Program offers part-time, paid positions to local community members interested in the health and well-being of their community through supporting in-field operations of our programs. Ambassadors help strengthen community connections, enhance our offerings with insights from the communities, and receive valuable professional training opportunities.
37 Ambassadors
engaged with community members and supported our programming
8,000 Hours
spent cultivating new skills and uplifting their local communities
92%
of ambassadors felt more prepared for future employment opportunities
*Data from 2025 Annual Report
Community Ambassador Positions
East Bay Food Access Community Ambassador
(Part-Time)
Support the weekly Mobile Farmers’ Market in Antioch & Pittsburg on Tuesdays. This role is hands-on, in-person, and involves interacting with farmers, market shoppers, community partners, and Fresh Approach staff and volunteers.
Fall through Winter
Application Period: Until Filled
Orientation & Training: September 2026
Program Conclusion: December 2026 (opportunity for renewal)
South Bay Nutrition Education
Community Ambassador (Part-Time)
Conduct outreach for our VeggieRx Nutrition classes, lead farmers’ market cooking demonstrations highlighting seasonal produce, and support nutrition education workshops!
Fall through Spring
Application Period: Until Filled
Orientation & Training: September 2026
Program Conclusion: June 2027
Community Compost Hub Ambassador
(Part-Time)
Support operations of our Community Compost Hub by facilitating community food-scrap donations, new-member orientations, and community education. Get the opportunity to learn how to maintain compost piles, support food waste reduction, and urban agriculture initiatives.
Summer through Winter
Application Period: Until Filled
Orientation & Training: July 2026
Program Conclusion: January 2027
Nutrition Education Community Ambassador (Part-Time)
Outreach for our VeggieRx Nutrition Program to Medi-Cal recipients, support farmers’ market cooking demonstrations highlighting seasonal produce, and lead virtual nutrition education workshops!
Summer through Winter
Application Period: Until Filled
Orientation & Training: July 2026
Program Conclusion: March 2027
Community Outreach Ambassador (Part-Time)
Visit farmers’ markets throughout the Bay area to support increasing awareness of the WIC and Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Programs (FMNP), promote Fresh Approach’s free VeggieRx Nutrition Program to Medi-Cal recipients, and assist with outreach training of vendors at farmers’ markets.
Summer through Winter
Application Period: Until Filled
Orientation & Training: July 2026
Program Conclusion: December 2026
Richmond Nutrition Education Community Ambassador (Part-Time)
Get the chance to explore a career in community nutrition and public health: we’re offering a hands-on experience job training for young adults (18-24 years) to build your resume with professional certificate programs in nutrition and food safety!
Fall Cohort Timeline
Application Period: Until Filled
Orientation & Training: October 2026
Program Conclusion: June 2027
“Joining as a Community Ambassador for Fresh Approach was driven by my passion for sustainability, a desire to make a tangible impact, and an interest in connecting with my community. The role provided personal growth, a sense of accomplishment, and the chance to contribute to environmental and community well-being.”
Sonia Escobedo, Community Ambassador
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Fresh Approach is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.