Workshop Volunteer: All About Worms – El Cajon

Nov 16, 2024 10:00AM—2:00PM

Location

Water Conservation Garden 12122 Cuyamaca College Dr W El Cajon, CA 92019

Cost $0.00

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At Solana Center, we believe in the power of outreach to educate and inspire others about sustainable practices such as composting, low-water landscaping, and food waste prevention. By volunteering with us, you can play a vital role in engaging workshop attendees, demonstrating techniques, and sharing our free resources. Join our team and make a positive impact on our community and the planet!

Workshop Topic: All About Compostig With Worms

Volunteer Responsibilities:

  • Set up and break down the demo site to create an engaging workshop environment.

  • Assist in advancing PowerPoint slides or managing our educational chart for seamless presentations.

  • Engage attendees in interactive activities related to the workshop topic, fostering a hands-on learning experience.

Opportunity Requirements & Important Notes:

  • Age Requirements: Volunteers must be at least 18 years old.

  • Experience Needed: Must be comfortable speaking with the public in a workshop setting.  A passion for environmental education, climate change prevention and a general understanding of the workshop topic.

  • Physical Requirements: Be ready to embrace hands-on work with worms, compost critters, and various outreach materials. You should also be able to comfortably lift up to 20 pounds.

  • Attire: Please wear comfortable clothes suitable for standing, considering the weather and event location.

  • Bring: Don’t forget to bring a reusable water bottle to stay hydrated, and feel free to pack snacks for break time.

  • 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.  

  • Helpful resources:  You may wish to review our Vermicomposting Basics, our blog post about Building your Own Worm Bin, and our Worm Care Guide.


By volunteering with Solana Center, you become a catalyst for change, inspiring others to adopt sustainable practices and protecting our planet. 

For questions regarding this volunteer opportunity, please email us at volunteer@solanacenter.org. We look forward to welcoming you to our dedicated team of sustainability champions!