Committee Volunteer Opportunities
Batavia MainStreet prides itself on having an inclusive organizational culture and opportunities for diverse volunteer engagement. We embrace everyone's unique skills, experiences, and perspectives. If you aren't sure how you fit in, EMAIL and we will find a volunteer opportunity for you!
Creates A Sense of Place
Enhances the Downtown’s physical appearance while preserving its historic fabric and authentic character.
Design Committee
Time Commitment: In-person bi-monthly meetings (4th Tuesday of February, April, June, August, October & December @ 4:00 pm) additional hours from home as needed.
Creates A Sense of Energy and Liveliness
Strengthens the local economy by supporting the existing base, fostering entrepreneurship, development, strategic recruitment and use of space.
Farmers’ Market/Artisan Collective Committee
Batavia MainStreet’s Farmers’ Market takes place on Saturday mornings from 8am-12pm on N River Street May-October and select Wednesday evenings from 5-8pm on the South Riverwalk Plaza. The Batavia Farmers’ Market Committee helps set guidelines for participating vendors, jury applications, and assist with promotion.
The Artisan Collective provides pop-up opportunities the third Saturday of the month alongside the Farmers’ Market May-October. The Artisan Collective Committee helps set guidelines for participating vendors, jury applications, assist with promotion, and manage on-site during Collective hours.
Time Commitment: 2 planning/jury meetings per year, occasional feedback to be shared via email. Depending on Committee Role: 6 on-site hours monthly May-October.
Batavia Boardwalk Shop Committee
Batavia MainStreet’ s Boardwalk Shops are designed to attract small businesses, create more retail shopping, and bring people into downtown Batavia. The first six seasons were a great success with 15 businesses signing leases in brick-and-mortar spaces. The Boardwalk Shop Committee helps set tenant guidelines, jury applications, assist with promotion, schedule speakers for monthly meetings, and assist with maintenance.
Time Commitment: Monthly meetings (1st Thursday of the Month @ 8:00am); Planning/jury meetings, 1-2 hours/month site visits May-December.
Brings the Community Together to Build Consensus and a Common Vision. Develops Partnerships that add Resources and Lead Revitalization.
Positions Downtown as a center of activity, markets its unique assets and promotes its positive image.
Cocktails In the Park Committee
An annual event dedicated to showcasing Batavia restaurants while raising funds for Batavia MainStreet, Cocktails in the Park is one of our favorite nights of the year. Committee members assist with planning, restaurant/beverage participation, promotion, and décor.
Time Commitment: 3-8 planning meetings, 5-10 additional hours from home.
Creates a Sense of Activity
Positions Downtown as a center of activity, markets its unique assets and promotes its positive image.
Promotions Committee
Time Commitment: In-person bi-monthly meetings (last Monday of January, March, May, July, September & November @ 10:00 am) additional hours from home as needed.
BatFest Committee
An annual community event including downtown Trick-or-Treating, music and dance performances, costume contests, and activities. Committee members assist with planning, entertainment, partnerships, and promotion.
Time Commitment: 3-5 planning meetings, 2-5 additional hours from home.
