Volunteer

Current & Upcoming

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

Oct 01, 2024—Oct 31, 2024

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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Webinar Volunteer: Rain Barrels and Water Harvesting- Think Blue San Diego

Oct 16, 2024 5:00PM—7:30PM

Virtual: Anywhere in the world ,

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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, and sharing our wealth of free resources. Join our team and make a positive impact…

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Outreach Volunteer: Booth at D6 Fall Festival – Mira Mesa

Oct 19, 2024 2:00PM—9:00PM

Mira Mesa Senior Center 8460 Mira Mesa Blvd. San Diego, CA 92126 (Two Shift Times Available)

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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 Horse Heritage Festival – San Marcos

Oct 20, 2024 9:00AM—3:00PM

(Two Shift Times Available) Walnut Grove Park 1950 Sycamore Dr San Marcos, CA 92069

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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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October Worm Wranglin’

Oct 23, 2024 4:00PM—5:30PM

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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Outreach Volunteer: Booth at Rancho Penasquitos Gardening Exchange

Nov 02, 2024 9:30AM—3:30PM

(Two Shift Times Available) Rancho Penasquitos Library 13330 Salmon River Road San Diego, CA 92129

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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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Workshop Volunteer: Raising Backyard Chickens – Valley Center

Nov 09, 2024 9:00AM—1:00PM

Bates Nut Farm 15954 Woods Valley Road Valley Center, CA 92082

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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…

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Outreach Volunteer: Booth at Water Conservation Garden Anniversary – El Cajon

Nov 09, 2024 8:00AM—4:00PM

Water Conservation Garden 12122 Cuyamaca College Dr W San Diego, CA 92109

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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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Workshop Volunteer: Gardening Practices that Save Water- Valley Center

Nov 12, 2024 9:00AM—12:00PM

St Stephen Catholic Church 31020 Cole Grade Rd. Valley Center, CA 92082

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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…

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November Build and Beautify

Nov 14, 2024 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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