Event Description
At Solana Center, we believe in the power of inspiring our future generation to become passionate eco-stewards. As a volunteer, you will play a pivotal role in helping our staff engage students through interactive demonstrations, teaching sustainable practices that nurture a healthy planet, and igniting climate curiosity and environmental protection.
By joining us, you will have the opportunity to make a lasting impact on young minds, fostering a sense of responsibility towards the environment and empowering students to embrace sustainable practices in their daily lives.
Presentation Topic: Grow, Eat, Compost, Repeat! (Waste sorting education)
Volunteer Support includes:
Setting up and breaking down the demo site, ensuring a vibrant and engaging learning environment.
Assisting with advancing PowerPoint slides or flipping our educational chart.
Engaging students in activities related to the lesson, promoting hands-on learning.
Opportunity Requirements & Important Notes PLEASE READ!
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: Comfort speaking with the public and in the classroom. A passion for environmental education, climate change prevention and a general understanding of composting basics.
Physical Requirements: As a volunteer, you should be willing to engage in hands-on work with worms and other compost critters. Additionally, you should be able to lift up to 20 pounds comfortably.
Attire: Please wear comfortable clothes suitable for standing and appropriate for the weather and location of the school.
Bring: Don't forget to bring a reusable water bottle to stay hydrated, and feel free to pack some snacks.
Suggested Reading: The presentations will focus on proper waste sorting. It may be helpful to review the City of San Diego's What Goes Where Guide.
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 volunteer@solanacenter.org to let our volunteer coordinator know what your drive time is.
Have questions? Email volunteer@solanacenter.org
By joining us as a Volunteer Outreach Ambassador, you will be at the forefront of driving systemic change and creating a sustainable future.