CHILDREN'S PROGRAM - Request for Proposals

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The Mid-Atlantic Grain Conference will take place on Monday, March 16, 2026 at The Conference Center at Penn State Great Valley in Malvern, PA.

At this year's conference, CGA is introducing a new Children’s Program, designed to make the event more accessible for families while sparking kids’ curiosity about where their food comes from.

The program will provide a fun, safe, and engaging space for children (ages 4–12) to explore the world of Mid-Atlantic grains through hands-on activities, stories, and creative play while parents attend conference sessions. We are seeking individuals who are passionate about working with kids, enjoy experiential learning, and are inspired by themes of farming, food, and community.

We are looking for:

Program Coordinator or Committee Members: to help conceptualize, organize, and coordinate the children’s program and volunteers ahead of and during the event.

Activity Leaders: to design and facilitate one or more fun, grain-themed activities during the conference day.

Please use this form to submit a proposal for the Children's Program.

Proposals are due by November 23, 2025. Selections will be notified in December.

Email *

Interest in Role *

Program Coordinator

Planning Committee

Activity Leader

Other:

Required

Experience: Please describe your experience providing childcare or children’s educational programming at events, camps, or conferences. *

Certifications: Do you hold any certifications or credentials? (e.g., CPR/First Aid, early childhood education, childcare licensing) *

Program Ideas: What themes, activities, or projects would you propose to connect children to the world of Mid-Atlantic grains, farming, baking, etc?

(Please note that there is not a kitchen available for use at this venue.)

What are your needs or expectations from the venue (room setup, outdoor access, materials)? *

Are you able to provide your own materials and supplies, or would you prefer CGA to supply them? *

I can provide my own materials and supplies for the activities

I would need CGA to supply the materials

Other:

Compensation

I am requesting an honorarium or stipend for my participation. (If yes, please complete the question below.)

I am volunteering my time, with conference registration provided in exchange.

I would need financial support for lodging and/or travel.

Required

Honorarium: Please describe your payment expectations or requirements (e.g., flat fee, hourly rate, or estimated total).

Availability: What is your availability for planning calls and coordination leading up to the event?

Thank you for your interest!

We look forward to exploring the possibility of including your ideas in the new Children's Program at the 2026 Mid-Atlantic Grain Conference. If you have any questions or require additional information, please contact Agatha Brinkley, Executive Director of the Common Grain Alliance, at agatha@commongrainalliance.org.

A copy of your responses will be emailed to the address you provided.

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