[volunteer]: Sustainable Neighbors Action Program (SNAP)

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What is the most energy efficient – using a dishwasher? Or hand washing?  How much energy does a plugged in computer take?   On October 4 and 6, you will have the opportunity to learn the answers to these questions and receive other tips on how simple changes have a big impact on energy use.

Sustainable Works and Sustainable Seattle invite you to be a part of the Sustainable Neighbors Action Program (SNAP). Become a trained SNAP volunteer, join the freetwo-part training.  At the 1st session, we will discuss the simple behavior changes we can all make to reduce energy use. At the 2nd session, we will walk through an actual home energy assessment!  

Details: 

1st Session: October 4, 6pm to 9pm

2nd Session: October 6, 10am to 12pm

Location: Centerstone, 722 18th Ave

 

SNAP energy efficiency trainings are free, made possible through a Climate Action Now grant from the Office of Sustainability and Environment! Trainees will be asked to commit to sharing their training with neighbors. Visit sustainableseattle.org or contact Hannah at Hannahk@sustainableseattle.org for more information.


Make sure to check out the SNAP flyer as well!

[volunteer]: SACNAS Green Exhibit Challenge

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Are you interested in environmental sustainability?  Would you like to meet with EPA employees and talk about your interests?  Are you willing to volunteer 3-5 hours of your time during the week of October 8th? Check out this great volunteer opportunity with SACNAS!

Who: The Society for the Advancement of Chicanos and Native Americans in Science (SACNAS) is hosting their annual conference in Seattle from October 11-13, 2012 and they are looking for 20-30 UW students to help judge their Green Exhibit Challenge.  

What: The Green Exhibit Challenge is a competition designed to encourage exhibitors to implement practices that will reduce the ecological footprint of the annual meeting.  As a volunteer judge, you would attend a short training session and then be responsible for judging several conference exhibits according to specified criteria.  

When and Where: Mandatory training will occur on October 10 from 10-11am at the EPA Region 10 Offices in downtown Seattle.  Following the training, you have the opportunity to attend an EPA Hispanic Heritage Month event where you can have lunch and talk with EPA staff and enjoy live music from 11am – 1pm (optional).  Judging of the exhibits will occur at the Washington Convention Center in downtown Seattle on Saturday, October 13 from 9am-12pm.  

Why: Your work will forward the sustainability of the SACNAS conference by providing feedback to exhibitors about the environmental impact of their exhibit.  You will also have the opportunity to meet with EPA staff to discuss your interest in the environment. 

If you’re interested, contact Annika Eberle at eberle10@uw.edu by October 5th to find out more!


Get Involved with Environmental Education & Sustainable Agriculture!

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Volunteer & Internship Opportunities with Seattle Tilth

Seattle Tilth volunteers gain work experience in nonprofit administration,education, volunteer coordination, garden and farm stewardship and more. They have fun working in the community and contribute greatly to Seattle Tilth. Visit our website or click below for a list of available positions!

VOLUNTEER POSITIONS
Volunteers bring Seattle Tilth’s mission to life. Current available positions are listed below, many are great for service learners:

Children’s Garden Volunteer Naturalists in Wallingford or Rainier Beach
Garden, harvest, and farm crews in: Wallingford, University Village, Rainier Beach,Mt. Baker, or Issaquah
Community events, including the upcoming SYGW Auction on Oct. 20
Office support
Drain Buttoning Brigades in Issaquah
Much, much more…

INTERNSHIPS 

Teaching Internships
Children’s Garden Teaching Intern
Cooking Club Intern
Garden Hotline Outreach & Wiki Intern (applications due Sept. 28)

Garden/Farm Internships
Garden Steward Interns – in Seattle and Issaquah
Farm Steward Internship – at Rainier Beach Urban Farm and Wetlands

Events Internships
Food Day Washington Intern

Organizing Internships 
Marketing Intern
Adult Education Administrative Intern
Volunteer Program Intern
Media Intern for Just Garden Project

NEXT STEPS: APPLICATION & ORIENTATION  
The best way to get started in Seattle Tilth’s volunteer and intern program is by filling out a Volunteer / Intern Application and then attending a Volunteer Orientation.

DROP-IN WORK PARTIES

Can’t make the next Volunteer Orientation, but want to get started working with us right away?  Try attending a drop-in work party this summer!

Rainier Beach Urban Farm and Wetlands
5513 S. Cloverdale St.  Seattle, WA
Every Saturday, 10 a.m.–3 p.m.

Seattle Tilth Farm Works in Auburn
17601 SE Lake Moneysmith Road, Auburn, WA
First Saturday of the month through November, 10a.m.-3p.m., Oct. 6, Nov. 3

Pickering Barn Learning Gardenin Issaquah
1730 10th Ave NW  Issaquah, WA 98027
Tuesdays, Wednesdays – visit the website for details.

Find all of this information and more on our website! 
http://seattletilth.org/get-involved/volunteer

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 Volunteer Marine Mammal Monitors Needed!

The Seattle Aquarium is embarking on a renovation of our Harbor Seal exhibit and adjoining wooden pier. To protect local marine mammals during construction and to contribute to an understanding of the marine mammals found in Elliot Bay, we are planning to deploy volunteer “Marine Mammal Monitors” to five sites around Elliot Bay and on Bainbridge Island from mid-October through early December.

[Volunteer]: Geoduck Aquaculture Project

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The Geoduck Research Project is looking for field volunteers on:

Wednesday, September 12: meet at 3:30am
Thursday, September 13: meet at 4:30am
Friday, September 14: meet at 4:45am
No experience necessary! Help with beach seining and a mark-recapture study. Interested students can contact mcpeek@uw.edu for further information.

[volunteer]: After School Nature Club Volunteer (Mercer Slough Environmental Education Ctr)

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[volunteer]: After School Nature Club Volunteer (Mercer Slough Environmental Education Ctr)

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• Environmental Education:  Assist Nature Club Teachers in sharing the environment of the Mercer Slough Nature Park with students.  Model “Leave No Trace” principles for students, demonstrate and support students’ appreciation for the natural world, and aid students in positively and safely interacting with the park’s flora and fauna.

• Elementary Science Education: Assist Nature Club Teachers in engaging students in hands-on field science investigations of the Mercer Slough Nature Park.  Support students in inquiry-based science learning.  Subjects include ecology, biology, and environmental science, with a focus on the wetland environment.

• Operational Support: Contribute to overall Nature Club operational functions by assisting Nature Club Teachers in greeting parents and students, safely moving the group from place to place, ensuring that students are properly dressed for the weather conditions, preparing supplies and educational materials, and assisting with program set-up and clean-up.

[volunteer]: Polliwog Preschool Volunteer (Mercer Slough Environmental Education Ctr)

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[volunteer]: Polliwog Preschool Volunteer (Mercer Slough Environmental Education Ctr)

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• Early Childhood Education: Assist Polliwog Preschool Teachers in providing learning experiences for preschool-age students, including interacting with students during free play times, modeling and reinforcing positive behaviors, and engaging students in investigations, imaginative play, and cooperative interactions with other students.

• Environmental Education:  Assist Polliwog Preschool Teachers in sharing the environment of the Mercer Slough Nature Park with students.  Model “Leave No Trace” principles for students, demonstrate and support students’ appreciation for the natural world, and aid students in positively and safely interacting with the park’s flora and fauna.

• Operational Support: Contribute to overall preschool operational functions by assisting Polliwog Preschool Teachers in greeting parents and students, safely moving the group from place to place, and ensuring that students are properly dressed for the weather conditions.

Volunteer to Promote Sustainability at First Husky Football Game

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The UW Athletic Department is seeking volunteers to help promote their sustainability efforts during UW’s first football game at CenturyLink Field on September 1st at 7:30pm.

Volunteers will engage fans, ask them to complete surveys and direct fans to the CenturyLink recycle and compost stations. Instructions will be given two hours prior to kick-off (5:30pm) and the volunteer commitment will extend through the half. After half-time, volunteers can enjoy the game in open seats or standing room areas of the stadium.  All volunteers will also receive a free t-shirt and food.

For more information and to sign up, e-mail greenteam@ica.washington.edu.

[Volunteer]: Geoduck Aquaculture Project

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The Geoduck Research Project is looking for a field volunteesr on:

Wednesday, August 15 (departing UW at 5:00am, returning in the evening), and
Thursday, August 16  (departing UW at 5:15am, returning in the evening)

to help with beach seining and a mark-recapture study. Interested students can contact mcpeek@uw.edu for further information.