Volunteer Responsibilities:

• Setting up and staffing the  waste diversion stations at the event

• Helping attendees properly dispose of their garbage in sorting stations

• Assisting with weighing discards and recording data

Opportunity Requirements & Important Notes:

• Age Requirements: Volunteers must be at least 21 years old.

• Prerequisites: Volunteers must review the Volunteer Requirements and the Code of Conduct portions of Solana Center's Volunteer Handbook.

• Experience Needed: Must be comfortable speaking with the public in a workshop setting.  A passion for environmental education, climate change prevention and a general understanding of the workshop topic.

• Physical Requirements: Be ready to embrace hands-on work with worms, compost critters, and various outreach materials. You should also be able to comfortably lift up to 20 pounds.

• Attire: Please wear comfortable clothes suitable for standing, considering the weather and event location.

• Bring: Don't forget to bring a reusable water bottle to stay hydrated, and feel free to pack snacks for break time.

• Other: Please be on the lookout for an information email 1-4 days before the event with any additional details. If you can no longer make the event and need to cancel, please let the volunteer coordinator know as soon as possible so we can give your spot to another volunteer. 

• Your volunteer hours are recorded in our database.  Upon request, we will include your travel time in those hours.  Simply send an email to [email protected] to let our volunteer coordinator know what your drive time is.  

• Have questions?  Email [email protected]

Event Description

Join us in celebrating your dedication to protecting our planet! 

Our diverse group of volunteers is the backbone of our many programs, enabling us to bring sustainable living practices to thousands of San Diegans each year.

Our Volunteer Appreciation Party is an opportunity to gather for brunch, volunteer recognition and socializing in the Solana Center garden. Brand new volunteers are welcome :)

Please register your plus one as well. If you have more than one guest that you'd like to bring, please reach out to Liz Davis at [email protected]

Volunteer Responsibilities:

• Set up and break down the demo site to create an engaging workshop environment.

• Assist in advancing PowerPoint slides or managing our educational chart for seamless presentations.

• Engage attendees in interactive activities related to the workshop topic, fostering a hands-on learning experience.

Opportunity Requirements & Important Notes:

• Age Requirements: Volunteers must be at least 18 years old.

• Prerequisites: Volunteers must review the Volunteer Requirements and the Code of Conduct portions of Solana Center's Volunteer Handbook.

• Experience Needed: Must be comfortable speaking with the public in a workshop setting.  A passion for environmental education, climate change prevention and a general understanding of the workshop topic.

• Physical Requirements: Be ready to embrace hands-on work with worms, compost critters, and various outreach materials. You should also be able to comfortably lift up to 20 pounds.

• Attire: Please wear comfortable clothes suitable for standing, considering the weather and event location.

• Bring: Don't forget to bring a reusable water bottle to stay hydrated, and feel free to pack snacks for break time.

• Other: Please be on the lookout for an information email 1-4 days before the event with any additional details. If you can no longer make the event and need to cancel, please let the volunteer coordinator know as soon as possible so we can give your spot to another volunteer. 

• Your volunteer hours are recorded in our database.  Upon request, we will include your travel time in those hours.  Simply send an email to [email protected] to let our volunteer coordinator know what your drive time is.  

• Have questions?  Email [email protected]

Volunteer Responsibilities:

• Set up and break down the demo site to create an engaging workshop environment.

• Assist in advancing PowerPoint slides or managing our educational chart for seamless presentations.

• Engage attendees in interactive activities related to the workshop topic, fostering a hands-on learning experience.

Opportunity Requirements & Important Notes:

• Age Requirements: Volunteers must be at least 18 years old.

• Prerequisites: Volunteers must review the Volunteer Requirements and the Code of Conduct portions of Solana Center's Volunteer Handbook.

• Experience Needed: Must be comfortable speaking with the public in a workshop setting.  A passion for environmental education, climate change prevention and a general understanding of the workshop topic.

• Physical Requirements: Be ready to embrace hands-on work with worms, compost critters, and various outreach materials. You should also be able to comfortably lift up to 20 pounds.

• Attire: Please wear comfortable clothes suitable for standing, considering the weather and event location.

• Bring: Don't forget to bring a reusable water bottle to stay hydrated, and feel free to pack snacks for break time.

• Other: Please be on the lookout for an information email 1-4 days before the event with any additional details. If you can no longer make the event and need to cancel, please let the volunteer coordinator know as soon as possible so we can give your spot to another volunteer. 

• Your volunteer hours are recorded in our database.  Upon request, we will include your travel time in those hours.  Simply send an email to [email protected] to let our volunteer coordinator know what your drive time is.  

• Have questions?  Email [email protected]