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Outreach Volunteer: Booth at San Diego County Fair – Del Mar (Fair Admission Included)

Jun 27, 2025 3:00PM—6:30PM

Del Mar Fairgrounds (parking) 14550 El Camino Real Del Mar, CA 92014

Volunteers help our staff teach simple solutions on how to divert wasted food from the landfill, reduce harmful greenhouse gases like methane, and build healthy soils that feed our plants and hold water.  At this event, you will engage community-members with our worm display, showcase our upcoming classes, and share information on other composting resources available to the public through Solana…

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Outreach Volunteer: Booth at Juneteenth Celebration – Logan Heights

Jun 21, 2025 10:00AM—7:00PM

(Three Shift Times Available) Memorial Community Park 2975 Ocean View Blvd San Diego, CA 92113

Join us as an outreach volunteer and be a catalyst for change in creating a more sustainable future. At Solana Center, we envision a region where cities unite to preserve resources through a closed-loop system. Our goal is to keep materials out of landfills and waterways, replenish nutrients in our soils, and drive systemic change at…

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Workshop Volunteer: Landscaping for Watershed Protection – El Cajon (Waitlist Only)

Jun 14, 2025 9:00AM—1:00PM

Water Conservation Garden 12122 Cuyamaca College Dr W El Cajon, CA 92019

At Solana Center, we believe in the power of outreach to educate and inspire others about sustainable practices such as composting, low-water landscaping, and food waste prevention. By volunteering with us, you can play a vital role in engaging workshop attendees, demonstrating techniques, and sharing our free resources. Join our team and make a positive impact…

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June Climate Solutions Hub Garden Guardian – Fridays

Jun 13, 2025—Jun 27, 2025

Solana Center for Environmental Innovation 137 N El Camino Real 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 invite you to join us as a “Garden Guardian”, taking care of these regular tasks : Watering Weeding Harvesting fruit…

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School Volunteer: La Mesa SV Steam Academy – Spring Valley Day 1 (Waitlist Only)

Jun 10, 2025 8:00AM—1:00PM

La Mesa SV Steam Academy 1001 Leland Street Spring Valley, CA 91977

At Solana Center, we believe in the power of inspiring our future generation to become passionate eco-stewards. As a volunteer, you will play a pivotal role in helping our staff engage students through interactive demonstrations, teaching sustainable practices that nurture a healthy planet, and igniting climate curiosity and environmental protection. By joining us, you will…

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Volunteer Orientation

Jun 07, 2025 11:30AM—12:30PM

Solana Center for Environmental Innovation 137 N El Camino real Encinitas, CA 92024

Join us at our home base to learn more about volunteer opportunities with Solana Center!  We’ll discuss the details of each of our volunteer activities:  what to expect when you participate, any experience or training that may be required, and what resources are available to keep you informed about our work.  (You are not required to…

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Waste Diversion Volunteer: DPR Construction Cornhole Classic – University City

Jun 05, 2025 12:00PM—8:00PM

(Two Shift Times Available) DPR Construction 5010 Shoreham Place San Diego, CA 92122

Teaching folks how to properly dispose and sort their waste is an important part of waste reduction! Help us lighten the load on the planet by leading others in proper recycling/disposal. At Solana Center, we envision a region where cities unite to preserve resources through a closed-loop system. Our goal is to keep materials out of landfills and…

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Build and Beautify: Prep for Climate Solutions Hub Opening!

Jun 03, 2025 2:00PM—4:30PM

Solana Center for Environmental Innovation 137 N El Camino Real Encinitas, CA 92024

Build and Beautify is a day for volunteers to get involved with the development of our home base and support Solana Center programs from the ground up!  In joining us for this activity, you will help beautify our grounds, creating a space for engaging our community in our sustainable offerings.  At this event, we will be…

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Outreach Volunteer: Booth at Tamale Festival – Valley Center

Jun 01, 2025 10:00AM—6:00PM

(Two Shift Times Available) Valley Center Community Hall and Park 28246 Lilac Rd Valley Center, CA 92082

Join us as an outreach volunteer and be a catalyst for change in creating a more sustainable future. At Solana Center, we envision a region where cities unite to preserve resources through a closed-loop system. Our goal is to keep materials out of landfills and waterways, replenish nutrients in our soils, and drive systemic change at…

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Outreach Volunteer: Booth at EcoFest – Encinitas (EVENT FULL)

Jun 01, 2025 10:00AM—4:00PM

(Two Shift Times Available) Encinitas Community Park 425 Santa Fe Dr. Encinitas, CA 92024

Join us as an outreach volunteer and be a catalyst for change in creating a more sustainable future. At Solana Center, we envision a region where cities unite to preserve resources through a closed-loop system. Our goal is to keep materials out of landfills and waterways, replenish nutrients in our soils, and drive systemic change at…

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