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Build and Beautify: Prep for Climate Solutions Hub Opening!

Jun 03, 2025 9:30AM—11:00AM

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.  At this event, we will be…

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Waste Diversion Volunteer: DPR Construction Cornhole Classic – University City

Jun 05, 2025 12:00PM—8:00PM

(Two Shift Times Available) DPR Construction 5010 Shoreham Place San Diego, CA 92122

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Teaching folks how to properly dispose and sort their waste is an important part of waste reduction! Help us lighten the load on the planet by leading others in proper recycling/disposal. 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…

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Workshop Volunteer: Backyard Composting Basics – San Diego (Waitlist Only)

Jun 07, 2025 9:00AM—1:00PM

College Area Community Garden Zura Wy San Diego, CA 92115

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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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Volunteer Orientation

Jun 07, 2025 11:30AM—12:30PM

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

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Join us at our home base to learn more about volunteer opportunities with Solana Center!  We’ll discuss the details of each of our volunteer activities:  what to expect when you participate, any experience or training that may be required, and what resources are available to keep you informed about our work.  (You are not required to…

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School Volunteer: La Mesa SV Steam Academy – Spring Valley

Jun 10, 2025 8:00AM—1:00PM

La Mesa SV Steam Academy 1001 Leland Street Spring Valley, CA 91977

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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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School Volunteer: La Mesa SV Steam Academy – Spring Valley

Jun 11, 2025 8:00AM—12:30PM

La Mesa SV Steam Academy 1001 Leland Street Spring Valley, CA 91977

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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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Workshop Volunteer: Landscaping for Watershed Protection – El Cajon (Waitlist Only)

Jun 14, 2025 9:00AM—1:00PM

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

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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 Juneteenth Celebration – Logan Heights

Jun 21, 2025 10:00AM—7:00PM

(Three Shift Times Available) Memorial Community Park 2975 Ocean View Blvd 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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Outreach Volunteer: Booth at Ho’olaule’a Festival – San Diego

Jun 28, 2025 8:00AM—6:00PM

Naval Training Center Park Liberty Station 2455 Cushing Rd. San Diego, CA 92122

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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 Community Health & Resource Fair- San Diego

Jul 02, 2025 9:00AM—4:00PM

Asia Wok 255 Marketplace Ave 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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