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There are many ways
to volunteer with Sustainable Fairfax and have fun while you do your
part to make our town and its' sphere of influence more sustainable.
Join Our Volunteer Corps
We want you to be the change that you want to see in the world by becoming a part of the Sustainable Fairfax Volunteer Corps! Trainings are heal twice a year. To get involved right now check out our committee listings below.
Participate in a 2 day training with Sustainable Fairfax staff and Andres Edwards, Author of the book Sustainability Revolution or Warren Karlenzig author of How Green is Your City? The training includes a Sustainability 101 course, team building
exercises, work on the Sustainable Fairfax Community
Plan, and the skills to become a catalyst for education and positive
change.
Once you are trained you will be able to help staff the Sustainability Center.
We ask that each volunteer spend 4 hours per month
working at the Center on a flexible schedule. You will be learning and educating
the community with resources provided for living a more sustainable
lifestyle.
Contact Pam Hartwell-Herrero to find out when the next training is and to sign up..
Become a Board Member or Officer
Our Board is currently seeking a Communications Chair.
Contact Pam Hartwell-Herrero to receive an application.
Join a CommitteePolicy Committee-
Needed are people to help create an
implementation plan on how to address local policy issues and bring a
broader impact by reporting to Sustainable Marin.
Reports to Vice President.
Development Committee-
Needed are people willing to organize fundraising events and strategies
in the community, such as Green Drinks events, Community Needs
Assessment, Green Maps, and local Economy projects.
Reports to Development Chair.
Community Education Committee-
Needed are people to take notes, video and photos at monthly events.
Reports to Community Education Chair or Communications Chair.
Center Committee-
Needed are people to help with monthly themed displays, kids craft
table and create recycled craft opportunities in the Sustainability
Center and organize educational tours for local schools and groups.
Reports to Center Chair or Executive Director.
Volunteer Training Committee-
Needed are people to help with recruitment and hosting volunteer
trainings, moderate online discussion group, lead Master Sustainer
Program and
people to help coordinate volunteer events.
Reports to Volunteer Chair.
Communication Committee-
Needed are person to help with press releases, web updates, posting flyers and composing newsletters.
Reports to Communications Chair.
Project Committee-
Needed are people willing to help out on current projects, making signs, and working with the public.
Reports to the Project Chair.
Financial Committee-
Needed are people to help with nonprofit bookkeeping, accounting, taxes and fiscal sponsorship.
Reports to Treasurer.
Contact Pam Hartwell-Herrerro to join a committee
Other Positions Available
Backyard Volunteers-
Needed are people to handle maintenance of the Sustainable Backyard,
organize community workdays, prepare for education events, maintain and
grow Local Seed Library, host seed swap events, and update garden
demonstration utilizing professionals in the area.
Reports to Executive Director.
Contact Pam Hartwell-Herrerro
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