School Volunteer: Campo Elementary – Campo

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 have the opportunity to make a lasting impact on young minds, fostering a sense of responsibility towards the environment and empowering students to embrace sustainable practices in their daily lives.

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

9:00 am – 12:00 pm

12:00 pm – 3:00 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).

Volunteer Support includes:

• Setting up and breaking down the demo site, ensuring a vibrant and engaging learning environment.
• Assisting with advancing PowerPoint slides or flipping our educational chart.
• Engaging students in activities related to the lesson, promoting hands-on learning.

Opportunity Requirements & Important Notes (PLEASE READ):

• Attire: Please wear comfortable clothes suitable for standing and appropriate for the weather and location of the school.
• Bring: Don't forget to bring a reusable water bottle to stay hydrated.
• Experience Needed: Comfort speaking with the public and in the classroom. A passion for environmental education, climate change prevention and a general understanding of composting basics.
• Age Requirements: Volunteers must be at least 18 years old.
• Physical Requirements: As a volunteer, you should be willing to engage in hands-on work with worms and other compost critters. Additionally, you should be able to lift up to 20 pounds comfortably.

Other Important Details:

• Please arrive on time, as punctuality is vital for the smooth flow of this event and student engagement.

• If your schedule changes, kindly inform our volunteer coordinator as soon as possible. We rely on our dedicated volunteers, and no-shows can create additional stress for our team.

• 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.  

Join us in creating a brighter and greener future by inspiring and educating the next generation of environmental stewards. Your commitment and passion will make a difference!