Compost Coach

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Purpose

One Cool Earth and Paso Robles Elementary Schools seek reliable volunteers to assist students with sorting of compostable and recyclable items after school lunches. Through this unique, student-run program the school generates compost for its school garden and landscaping and reduces waste hauling costs by up to $3000 per year. The system is connected to educational curriculum. Help make a difference at your school by saving money and the environment while empowering students!

Location(s)

• San Luis Obispo Elementary Schools

Key Responsibilities

• Provide guidance to students in composting and recycling during lunchtime hour

• Help sort compostable and recyclable items out of childrens lunch and direct them to the proper stations for disposal

Time Requirements/ Frequency

• 11:15am - 1:15pm weekdays; 2 hours, one day per month minimum (weekdays during school lunches); 1 hour mandatory training in the beginning;

Qualifications and Requirements

• All necessary training will be provided--no prior knowledge of composting or recycling is required, though it helps!

• Patient and able to work with children well

• Provide one’s own transportation to and from the site

• 18 years and older or with parent permission

• Volunteer Paperwork at school site will need to be completed

Training Required

• 1 hour orientation