Join us as an outreach volunteer and be a catalyst for change in creating a more sustainable future. At Solana Center, we envision a region where cities unite to preserve resources through a closed-loop system. Our goal is to keep materials out of landfills and waterways, replenish nutrients in our soils, and drive systemic change at all levels to address the pressing climate crisis.
As a volunteer, you will play a crucial role in spreading awareness, educating the community, and inspiring action towards a more sustainable world. By sharing our free resources, you can empower individuals to adopt environmentally conscious practices and contribute to a thriving planet.
Shift Time:
3:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Key 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 PLEASE READ!
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: Comfort interacting with the public, and excellent customer service skills.
Physical Requirements: Must be ok working around waste (all equipment provided). The ability to lift up to 20 pounds is preferred, but not required.
Attire: Please wear comfortable clothes suitable for standing and appropriate for the prevailing weather conditions.
Bring: Don't forget to bring a reusable water bottle to stay hydrated, and feel free to pack some snacks.
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.