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New York GGUSA Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: Global Green USA
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Global Green NY is looking for volunteers to help with our food donation work this summer. Volunteer opportunities are for food donation pick-ups in Midtown Manhattan on weekday nights (during typical resutrant closing time), where food will then be transported to food banks and shelters for those in need.
http://www.globalgreen.org/getinvolved/
Ideally volunteers:
For food rescue volunteers, the only qualifications are that they are punctual, reliable and able to carry 20+ lbs of food.
More opportunities with Global Green USA
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Global Green USA
Location:
520 Broadway, Suite 200, Santa Monica, CA 90401, US
Mission Statement
Founded in 1994 by activist and philanthropist Diane Meyer Simon, Global Green is the American Arm of Green Cross International (GCI), which was created by the late President Mikhail S. Gorbachev to foster a global value shift toward a sustainable and secure future by reconnecting humanity with the environment. Global Green USA is the only national environmental non-profit headquartered in Southern California with offices in New Orleans, Washington DC, and New York, and is one of 31 national GCI affiliates throughout the world. Mission Global Green is working to address some of the greatest challenges facing humanity. In the United States our work is primarily focused on stemming global climate change by creating green buildings and cities. Internationally, Global Green and its affiliates are working toward: Eliminating weapons of mass destruction that threaten lives and the environment Providing clean, safe drinking water for the 2.4 billion people who lack access to clean water
Description
Global Green works globally to create green cities, neighborhoods, affordable housing, and schools to protect environmental health, improve livability, and support our planet's natural systems; to address climate change and create resilient and sustainable communities. As Global Green celebrates 25 years of non-profit leadership in advancing solutions for climate change, the mission to foster a global value shift toward a sustainable and secure future is now more critical than ever. Over the past decade, Global Green has worked directly with governments, policy-makers, and corporations such as Starbucks, Ikea, Whole Foods, Tesla to achieve their sustainability goals with a primary focus on implementing a net-zero plan and reducing their carbon footprint. Our team of experts provides the necessary tools to positively impact the environment, people's lives, and sustainable business growth.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
54 W 39th St.16th FloorNew York, NY 10018
DATE POSTED
October 26, 2017
SKILLS
- Environmental Education
- Environmental Policy
- Community Outreach
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Late evenings