Workshop Support: Backyard Composting Basics – San Diego

Volunteers help our staff engage workshop attendees through our lecture and composting demonstrations, teach sustainable practices that support a healthy planet, and inspire others to adopt sustainable practices in their own lives.

In this workshop, we will cover

• What is composting and why it is so important
• Various types of compost bin options and how to pick which one works best for your needs
• What tools and materials you’ll need
• Which items are compostable and which to avoid
• How to build, maintain, and troubleshoot a compost pile

Volunteer support can also include the following:

• Setting up / breaking down demo site
• Advancing PowerPoint slides or flipping our educational chart
• Engaging attendees in activities related to the lesson

Volunteer Shifts

• 4:00 to 8:00 pm (2 volunteers)

Opportunity Requirements & Important Notes

• Attire: Wear clothes that are comfortable for standing in and appropriate to the weather and location. 

• Bring: Reusable water bottle, snacks for break-time.

• Experience Needed: At least one volunteer event with Solana Center prior, unless you are a Master Composter graduate, are familiar with Solana Center, or are familiar with the workshop topic. 

• Age Requirements: Must be at least 18 years of age. 

• Physical Requirements: Must be willing to do hands-on work with worms and other compost critters and able to lift up to 20 pounds.

• Safety: All volunteers must bring to their volunteer shift the day of the event either: proof of vaccination, either through your issued vaccination card or through California’s Digital Covid-19 Vaccine Record, or proof of a negative PCR test (only PCR tests will be accepted) taken within 7 days of the event.