Outreach Volunteer: Booth at Encinitas Spring Street Fair – Encinitas

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 all levels to address the pressing climate crisis.

As a volunteer, you will play a crucial role in spreading awareness, educating the community, and inspiring action towards a more sustainable world. By sharing our free resources, you can empower individuals to adopt environmentally conscious practices and contribute to a thriving planet.

Shift Times:  (You may sign up for more than one shift)

8:00 am – 11:30 am

11:30 am – 3:00 pm

3:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Note:  when you register for this event, the first page of the form will collect your personal information, and you will be taken to a second page to select your shift(s).

Key Responsibilities:

• Support staff in providing visitors to the table an opportunity to learn about the environmental impacts of food waste and steps to prevent it. 
• Showcase our upcoming workshops and events, highlighting the wide range of educational opportunities available.
• Empower others to access valuable composting resources and tools provided by Solana Center and our collaborative partners.

Opportunity Requirements & Important Notes PLEASE READ!

• Age Requirements: Volunteers must be at least 16 years old. For volunteers under 18, it is mandatory to attend with a parent or guardian.

• Prerequisites: Volunteers must review the Vounteer Requirements and the Code of Conduct portions of Solana Center's Volunteer Handbook

• Experience Needed: Comfort speaking with the public, and excellent customer service skills.  A passion for environmental education, climate change prevention, and a general understanding of sustainability concepts.  Informational resources will be provided upon sign-up.  

• Physical Requirements: As an outreach volunteer, you should be prepared for engaging with the community. This may involve interacting with table visitors, and assisting staff with setting up and breaking down displays

• 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.

• Suggested Reading: We will be showcasing the topic of food waste and its impace on the environment. If you are new to the subject and would like to learn more, click on THIS LINK for our blog post on this topic.

• 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. 

• Your volunteer hours are recorded in our database.  Upon request, we will include your travel time in those hours.  Simply send an email to volunteer@solanacenter.org to let our volunteer coordinator know what your drive time is.  

• Have questions?  Email volunteer@solanacenter.org

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