Workshop Support: Backyard Composting Basics – San Diego
Mar 28, 2023 4:00PM—8:00PM
Location
Mountain View/Beckwourth Library 721 San Pasqual St, San Diego, CA 92113
Cost $0.00
Categories Volunteer

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
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4:00 to 8:00 pm (2 volunteers)
Opportunity Requirements & Important Notes
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Attire: Wear clothes that are comfortable for standing in and appropriate to the weather and location.
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Bring: Reusable water bottle, snacks for break-time.
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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.
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Age Requirements: Must be at least 18 years of age.
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Physical Requirements: Must be willing to do hands-on work with worms and other compost critters and able to lift up to 20 pounds.
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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.
