Workshop Volunteer: Composting with Worms – Borrego Springs
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: In-Ground Composting with Worms
Location: The Borrego Art Park showcases sustainability features including community composting, community garden plots, orchard trees, outdoor learning labs, and more. Click HERE to learn more.
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.
Resources: If you need to familiarize yourself with the workshop topic, go to THIS PAGE , and look under “Soil Health and Compost – Composting with Worms”
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!