{"id":5096,"global_id":"readingterminalmarket.org?id=5096","global_id_lineage":["readingterminalmarket.org?id=5096"],"author":"6","status":"publish","date":"2025-08-21 15:52:20","date_utc":"2025-08-21 19:52:20","modified":"2025-12-10 13:54:25","modified_utc":"2025-12-10 18:54:25","url":"https:\/\/readingterminalmarket.org\/event\/become-an-ambassador\/","rest_url":"https:\/\/readingterminalmarket.org\/wp-json\/tribe\/events\/v1\/events\/5096","title":"Become an Ambassador","description":"<p>Join the Reading Terminal Market Ambassador Program and help welcome visitors, share your love for the Market, and contribute to its vibrant community. Serving as an Ambassador is a light lift and a great way to stay connected to the heart of Philadelphia.<\/p>\n<p>Whether you\u2019re a regular or new to the Market, becoming an Ambassador is simple, fun, and flexible.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; gap: 20px;\">\n<p><!-- Text Column --><\/p>\n<div style=\"flex: 1 1 300px;\">\n<h3>About the Ambassador Program<\/h3>\n<p>Ambassadors will serve as Market volunteers &#8211; helping visitors navigate the Market, along with sharing what they know and love about both Reading Terminal and Philadelphia.<\/p>\n<h3>How to become an Ambassador<\/h3>\n<p>Once you\u2019ve applied online &#8211; you will hear back from our program coordinator to learn more about the program structure and volunteer scheduling process.<\/p>\n<h3>Are there specific requirements?<\/h3>\n<p>No! We welcome anyone from Philadelphia and the tri-state area.<\/p>\n<p>Any age and all walks of life are welcome!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- Image Column --><\/p>\n<div style=\"flex: 1 1 300px; text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"width: 424px; max-width: 400px; border-radius: 10px;\" src=\"https:\/\/readingterminalmarket.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Ask.png\" alt=\"Ask Me Philbert\" height=\"424\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">As a Reading Terminal Market Ambassador, volunteer activities include but are not limited to:<\/h3>\n<ul data-editing-info=\"{&quot;applyListStyleFromLevel&quot;:true}\">\n<li>\n<div role=\"presentation\">Warmly greeting visitors and answering questions about the Market\u2019s history, Merchants, and offerings.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div role=\"presentation\">Providing accurate, up-to-date information on Merchant products, food options, and special events.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div role=\"presentation\">Helping guests explore the Market\u2019s diversity, including details on various food types and artisan goods.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div role=\"presentation\">Guiding visitors through the layout, highlighting areas such as\u00a0restrooms and eating zones.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Scheduling and Assignments:<\/h3>\n<ul data-editing-info=\"{&quot;applyListStyleFromLevel&quot;:true}\">\n<li>\n<div role=\"presentation\">Currently, Ambassadors are on-site 4 days a week, i.e., Thursday through Sunday &#8211; with the intention to\u00a0have volunteers on-site 7 days a week by Winter 2025.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div role=\"presentation\">Ambassadors cover the peak times of the day in 2 to 3 hour shifts.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div role=\"presentation\">Once fully onboarded, there is an electronic scheduling process for the volunteer shifts.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div role=\"presentation\">During your time on the Market floor you will be posted in RTM&#8217;s Center 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