Volunteer

Current & Upcoming

March E-Waste Collection and Store Volunteer, Thursdays and Saturdays

Mar 01, 2025—Mar 29, 2025

Solana Center for Environmental Innovation 137 N El Camino Real Encinitas, CA 92024

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At Solana Center, we are on a mission to create a sustainable future by providing valuable resources and programs to our community. Join us as a volunteer to make a difference in promoting eco-conscious choices. We are currently seeking dedicated individuals to assist us during our public hours, when community members are able to drop…

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School Volunteer: Valley Center Elementary Ag Day – Valley Center

Mar 14, 2025 8:00AM—2:00PM

Valley Center Elementary School, 28751 Cole Grade Rd, Valley Center, CA 92082

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At Solana Center, we believe in the power of inspiring our future generation to become passionate eco-stewards. As a volunteer, you will play a pivotal role in helping our staff engage students through interactive demonstrations, teaching sustainable practices that nurture a healthy planet, and igniting climate curiosity and environmental protection. By joining us, you will…

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Outreach Volunteer: Booth at MANA de San Diego Pi Day- San Diego (Waitlist Only)

Mar 14, 2025 4:00PM—8:00PM

Salvation Army KROC Center 6845 University Ave. San Diego, CA 92115

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Join us as an outreach volunteer and be a catalyst for change in creating a more sustainable future. At Solana Center, we envision a region where cities unite to preserve resources through a closed-loop system. Our goal is to keep materials out of landfills and waterways, replenish nutrients in our soils, and drive systemic change at…

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Outreach Volunteer: Booth at Mt. Helix Nature Day – La Mesa (Waitlist Only)

Mar 15, 2025 8:30AM—4:00PM

Mt. Helix Park 4901 Mt Helix Dr. La Mesa, CA 91941

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Join us as an outreach volunteer and be a catalyst for change in creating a more sustainable future. At Solana Center, we envision a region where cities unite to preserve resources through a closed-loop system. Our goal is to keep materials out of landfills and waterways, replenish nutrients in our soils, and drive systemic change at…

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March Worm Wranglin’

Mar 21, 2025 9:30AM—11:00AM

Solana Center for Environmental Innovation 137 N El Camino real Encinitas, CA 92024

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Join us at Solana Center’s home base for an unforgettable volunteering experience where you’ll get up close and personal with our resident worms. At Worm Wranglin’, you’ll actively contribute to our mission of teaching San Diegans about the value of vermicomposting (composting with worms). Get ready to dive into the fascinating world of worms and…

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Event Volunteer: Zero Waste Textile Expo

Mar 23, 2025 11:00AM—5:30PM

(Three Shift Times Available) Encinitas Community Center 1140 Oakcrest Park Dr Encinitas, CA 92024

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Join us for our “Zero Waste Textile Expo”, an event to educate our community about the impact of clothing and textile waste, and the urgent need to move towards more sustainable models in fashion.  This family-friendly event will feature information booths, sustainable vendors, a clothing swap, clothing repair experts, and crafting for kids and adults. Volunteer…

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Outreach Volunteer: Booth at Japanese Friendship Garden – San Diego

Mar 25, 2025 9:00AM—3:00PM

(Two Shift Times Available) Japanese Friendship Garden 2215 Pan American Road E. San Diego, CA 92101

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Join us as an outreach volunteer and be a catalyst for change in creating a more sustainable future. At Solana Center, we envision a region where cities unite to preserve resources through a closed-loop system. Our goal is to keep materials out of landfills and waterways, replenish nutrients in our soils, and drive systemic change at…

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March Build and Beautify

Mar 27, 2025 9:30AM—11:30AM

Solana Center for Environmental Innovation 137 N El Camino Real Encinitas, CA 92024

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Build and Beautify is a day for volunteers to get involved with the development of our home base and support Solana Center programs from the ground up!  In joining us for this activity, you will help beautify our grounds, creating a space for engaging our community in our sustainable offerings. Activities vary each month and may…

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Volunteer Picnic Social

Mar 29, 2025 11:30AM—1:30PM

Solana Center for Environmental Innovation 137 N El Camino real Encinitas, CA 92024

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Come hang out in the Solana Center garden with your fellow eco-enthusiasts! Bring a lunch or snacks (optional), bring friends or family (also optional – but highly encouraged) and enjoy relaxing and visiting with other members of our awesome volunteer community.  Drop in anytime between 11:30 am – 1:30 pm.  Children are welcome: anyone under the age of…

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Outreach Volunteer: Booth at Barrio Logan Science & Art Expo – San Diego

Apr 12, 2025 9:00AM—3:00PM

(Two Shift Times Available) Mercado del Barrio 1900 Main Street San Diego, CA 92113

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Join us as an outreach volunteer and be a catalyst for change in creating a more sustainable future. At Solana Center, we envision a region where cities unite to preserve resources through a closed-loop system. Our goal is to keep materials out of landfills and waterways, replenish nutrients in our soils, and drive systemic change at…

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Past | Archive

Outreach Volunteer: Booth at City Heights Farmers Market – San Diego

Mar 08, 2025 8:30AM—3:00PM

(Two Shift Times Available) 4325 Wightman St. San Diego, CA 92101

Virtual Volunteer Orientation

Mar 05, 2025 6:00PM—7:00PM

Virtual ,

Workshop Support: On-Farm Composting Course Week 2 – San Marcos (Waitlist Only)

Mar 01, 2025 8:30AM—1:00PM

TERI Campus of Life 555 Deer Springs Road San Marcos, CA 92069

Event Prep: Zero Waste Textile Expo

Mar 01, 2025 9:30AM—11:30AM

Solana Center for Environmental Innovation 137 N El Camino Real Encinitas, CA 92024