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Waste Reduction Volunteer: DPR Construction Cornhole Classic

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ORGANIZATION: Solana Center for Environmental Innovation

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Teaching folks how to properly dispose and sort their waste is an important part of waste reduction. Solana Center, is supporting DPR Construction in bringing their event as close to Zero Waste as possible!

Volunteers will help set up waste sorting bins, and staff these stations to let attendees know where to place their discards. No prior experience needed: you will be given all the instructions you need when you arrive.

Help us lighten the load on the planet by leading others in proper recycling/disposal!

Key Responsibilities:

  • Setting up and staffing the waste diversion stations at the event
  • Helping attendees properly dispose of their garbage in sorting stations

Opportunity Requirements & Important Notes PLEASE READ!

  • Age Requirements: Volunteers must be at least 21 years old.

  • Experience Needed: Comfort interacting with the public, and good 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.

By joining us as a Volunteer Waste Warrior, you will be at the forefront of driving systemic change and creating a sustainable future.

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About Solana Center for Environmental Innovation

Location:

137 N. El Camino Real, Encinitas, CA 92024, US

Mission Statement

At Solana Center, our mission is to mobilize the local community to address our region’s most pressing environmental issues.

Description

We have volunteers accompany us to all of our educational programming and assist us with the support of our programs from our home base. They help us engage with the community about important environmental topics in schools, workshops, and public events. We have programs running all the time all over the County any day of the week and all of them are beginner friendly. All you need is a passion for sustainability!

CAUSE AREAS

Environment
Environment

WHEN

Thu Jun 05, 2025
04:00 PM - 08:00 PM

WHERE

DPR Construction5010 Shoreham PlaceSan Diego, CA 92122

(32.85062,-117.18526)
 

SKILLS

  • People Skills

GOOD FOR

  • People 55+

REQUIREMENTS

  • This is a Done in a Day opportunity and there is no prior training or ongoing commitment needed.
  • Must be at least 21
  • 4 hours

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