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Lakeville Hazardous Waste Days Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: Dakota County
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
General Description
Dakota County partners with municipalities to host events for residents to drop-off hazardous materials and electronic items at no cost. Volunteers are needed to help unload cars or greet residents as they enter the site. Tyvek suits and gloves are provided as needed.
Location/Date/Time
Lakeville Central Maintenance Facility
7570 179th St. W.
Lakeville, MN 55044
( Map and driving directions)
Saturday, May 4
8:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Volunteers that unload cars are responsible for safely removing and transporting containers of hazardous waste (e.g., paint, cleaners, bulbs) from a vehicle to a cart or sorting table.
- Greeters welcome each vehicle to the event, scan drivers’ licenses and hand out educational information.
Minimum Qualifications
- Volunteers must be 18 years or older
- Able to stand for long periods of time
- Unloaders should be able to lift approximately 20 pounds
- Greeters must be able to pleasantly communicate with attendees
- Clothing requirements for event: flat closed-toed shoes, long pants
Minimum Time Commitment
5.5 hours with a break for lunch
Activity Level
Medium - May involve varying amounts of activity. Comfortable, sturdy shoes recommended.
Required Training
Volunteers are requested to review safety precautions and an event overview provided by County staff prior to the event. Basic safety training is provided on-site before the event that volunteers and staff are required to attend. Personal protective equipment is provided (e.g., safety glasses, vests). Equipment use (e.g., scanner) and onsite procedures will be reviewed with volunteers prior to the start of the event.
Other Information
Work Site: The event is at a city maintenance facility with a large, open parking lot. Events are held rain or shine, hot or cold. Volunteers are responsible for weather-appropriate attire. Sunscreen and hats are recommended.
Contact Information
Rolland Meillier
Environmental Resources Department
rolland.meillier@co.dakota.mn.us
952-891-7545
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1590 Highway 55, Hastings, MN 55033, US
Mission Statement
Building stronger communities through empowered volunteers.
Description
Looking to lend a hand? We'd be happy to have you! Our volunteer opportunities run the gamut. Enhance the environment, influence struggling youth, encourage lifelong learning and so much more. The time you commit is in your control. Dive into a daylong event, volunteer in a monthslong program or help us out for years to come. No matter what you choose, you'll be building a better community. So go ahead, pick you passion and start feeling food about giving back.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Lakeville Central Maintenance Facility7570 179th St. W.Lakeville, MN 55044
DATE POSTED
March 7, 2019
SKILLS
- Multi-Tasking
- Organization
- People Skills
- Project Management
- Public Speaking
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- 5 hours with lunch break