Solana Center Store, Saturday Volunteer

Help Solana Center run our store and deliver our great programs to the public! The Solana Center store, open twice a week, is a chance for volunteers to get involved with our programs from our home base. Each week on Thursdays from 12 PM to 5 PM and Saturdays from 9 AM - 1 PM, we welcome you to join us in at the Center to lend a hand in our store operations. Although responsibilities may change with any needs that may arise, in this role you will:

• Assist Solana Center staff with setup and/or breakdown of staging areas for our programs:
  • e-waste collection, rain barrel distribution, Food Cycle bucket exchange, and curbside pickup of composting supplies
• Direct customers to fill out appropriate forms for e-waste collection and Food Cycle bucket exchanges
• Verify order information for customers picking up composting supplies and direct them to item pickup

Volunteer Qualifications:

• Must be okay with standing for prolonged periods of time
• Comfortable talking with the public and assuming a customer service approach
• Ability to think on your feet, troubleshoot unique problems, and communicate with staff and visitors clearly
• Some familiarity with Solana Center (as an organization, and the physical layout of the Center) would go a long way towards success in this role
• Ideally, we are looking for volunteers to commit to this role regularly, as to build familiarity with the the store's operations

Saturday Shifts Available:

• 1st half from 8:30 AM - 11:15 AM
• 2nd half from 10:45 AM - 1:30 PM
• Entire shift 8:30 AM - 1:30 PM (simply sign up for both)

COVID-19 Considerations:

• All participants must sign additional COVID-19 volunteer waiver 
• The self screening form must be completed no earlier than 24 hours within visiting the site
• All participants must bring and wear masks
• Social distancing (i.e. six feet of distance between individuals) will be maintained
• If you are currently or have recently have had symptoms please do not attend this event

Click on the 'Volunteer Now' button to sign up for a shift! Questions? Please email volunteer@solanacenter.org.