VOLUNTEER

Volunteer Events

Looking to volunteer with Solana Center? Find an event on the list below and join us or click here to learn about private/group volunteer events.

Please note:

For E-waste / Store Volunteering:
- Volunteers must be at least 16 years old.
For Schools:
- Volunteers must be 18 years and older
For community outreach and booths:
- Volunteers must be at least 16 years old. For volunteers under 18, it is mandatory to attend with a parent or guardian.
For onsite Build & Beautify:
- Volunteers must be aged 16 and up.
For Worm Wrangling:
- Volunteers must be at least 5 years old. Participants under 18 years old must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

All volunteers under the age of 18 will need a parent or guardian to fill out the registration form on their behalf.

Upcoming events

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What volunteers can do

Climate Solutions Center

Support Solana Center programs from our home base! We have several monthly volunteer opportunities that support our Encinitas-based Climate Solutions Resource Center including taking care of composting worms, e-waste recycling program support, and more.

School Programs

Support the next generation of eco-stewards! Assist a Solana Center educator at one of these school events, where students get hands-on experiences with composting, recycling, and other environmental subjects.

Community Outreach

Help Solana Center educate people about key environmental topics such as composting, vermicomposting, recycling, and watershed stewardship at major community or private events across the County.

Environmental Workshops

Help our community learn about improving the quality of our soil, reducing waste and air pollution and saving energy, money, and water through composting!

Become a Docent

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Learn about our Eco Team

Learn about our Docent Program

Docent Portal

Volunteer Training Resources

Learn more about what to expect when volunteering with Solana Center and how you can donate your time to help our organization increase its impact.

Volunteering Overview

Community Outreach

Workshops

Climate Solutions Resource Center

School Presentations

EcoTeam

Group Volunteer Events

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Our group volunteer program is a great opportunity to give back to the community and learn about local sustainability. Engage your team in a meaningful volunteer experience that helps Solana Center make a positive impact on the San Diego community, and the environment.

Who can participate:
This program is for any organization or group that meets the activity requirements and can pay an associated fee.

Give your group a hands-on, team building, eco- friendly experience!

Learn More and Get a Quote

Thank you, Volunteers!

Volunteer interest form

Volunteers are the backbone of our many programs, enabling us to bring sustainable living practices to thousands of San Diegans each year.

We have many ways for people to get involved in our sustainability programs. Whether you like working with children, or working with bugs, whether you like teaching others about composting or diving headfirst into the compost pile yourself, there is something for everyone. Our programs go all over the County to schools and community centers, to fairs and concerts, or they happen right here in our backyard. They are open to people of all experience levels (unless otherwise specified).

We hope you can join our team in making the community a greener place! Find out about new opportunities in our Volunteer Newsletter.