Workshop Volunteer: Backyard Composting and Bokashi Basics – Ramona

Dec 07, 2024 9:00AM—1:00PM

Location

Ramona Library 1275 Main St. Ramona, CA 92065

Cost $0.00

Categories

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: Backyard Composting and Bokashi Basics 

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.  For more information, you may wish to review the following: 

    • For Backyard Composting:  Go to THIS PAGE , and look under “Soil Health and Compost – Backyard Composting”

    • For Bokashi Basics:  Click on THIS LINK for an overview of the Bokashi Method


  • 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.  

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!