Solana Center for Environmental Innovation

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Children & Youth
Environment

Location

137 N. El Camino RealEncinitas, CA 92024 United States

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http://solanacenter.org

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ECO: Build and Beautify

Mar 27 - Mar 27 | 09:30 AM - 11:30 AM | Encinitas, CA 92024

Support the Solana Center's programs from the ground up! Activities will vary, from tending to the native and edible plants, spreading compost and mulch, staging rain barrels, and implementing site improvements. In joining us for this activity, you will help beautify our grounds, creating a space for engaging our community in our sustainable offerings. Volunteers must enjoy working outdoors and getting their hands dirty. Keeping the Solana Center's grounds functioning and looking good helps them engage their visitors with sustainability education and is vital to their ability to impact the community. Opportunity Requirements & Important Notes Attire: Wear clothes to get dirty in! Gloves will be provides but feel free to bring your own. Bring: Reusable water bottle, sun protection. Physical Requirements: Must be willing to do hands-on work and able to lift up to 20 pounds. Note: 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 they can give your spot to another volunteer. All volunteers under the age of 18 will need a parent or guardian to fill out the Solana Center's registration form on their behalf. About the Solana Center for Environmental Innovation Solana Center for Environmental Innovation is a San Diego-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that focuses on Zero Waste, composting, and water conservation. They mobilize the local community through innovative outreach and provide consulting services to businesses and jurisdictions in order to address the region's most pressing environmental issues and enact impactful change.

Date Posted: Mar 3, 2025
Solana Center Store, E-Waste Volunteer

Jun 21 - Dec 31 | 08:45 AM - 05:15 PM | Encinitas, CA 92024

At Solana Center, we are on a mission to create a sustainable future by providing valuable resources and programs to our community. Join us as a volunteer to make a difference in promoting eco-conscious choices. We are currently seeking dedicated individuals to assist us during our public hours, when community members are able to drop off Electronic Waste for recycling, purchase supplies for composting and water conservation, and utilize our tool lending library. By lending a hand during our operating hours, you'll play a vital role in delivering our services to the public. Our Center is open twice a week to serve our community's needs. We invite you to join us on Thursdays or Saturdays at our Center. As a volunteer, your responsibilities may vary depending on the needs of the day. Here's what you can expect: Collaborate with Solana Center staff to set up and break down staging areas for our programs, including e-waste collection, rain barrel distribution, and purchase of composting supplies Guide customers in completing necessary forms on our computer for e-waste collection. Help to field questions about what we accept for recycling Share resource information about options for proper recycling and disposal of other types of unwanted item Help to keep our collection sheds organized, and our signage up to date Lend a hand as needed to help with our Store, Tool Lending Library, and Green Convene serviceware lending program Opportunity Requirements & Important Notes: Age Requirements: Volunteers must be at least 16 years old. Volunteers under the age of 18 must have their parent or legal guardian fill out the waiver on their behalf. Physical Requirements: The ability to lift up to 20 pounds is preferred, but not required. Experience Needed: No prior experience required, but you should be comfortable interacting with the public in a "customer service" type of role. Some familiarity with Solana Center is a plus. If you're new to our organization, please inform our staff upon arrival. Attire: Dress comfortably, wearing clothes that can handle some dirt. Closed-toe shoes are necessary. Please also consider the weather conditions, as some tasks may take place outside. Bring: Bring a reusable water bottle and, if preferred, your own work gloves.

Date Posted: Dec 22, 2024

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

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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!

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