Opportunity Details

Discovery Days is our most important community event and fundraiser. Event hours are Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 18 & 19 from noon until 4 PM. Volunteers are mainly needed to help serve food items such as roasted corn, brats, ice cream and popcorn. We use the ticket method so volunteers will not need to handle money. Volunteers may also be needed to help with parking, admissions, gift shop sales and kids activities. The event is expected to bring in hundreds of visitors to the farm.

Proceeds from the event directly support the Eco-Justice Center of Racine, a 15-acre, renewable energy teaching farm and home to alpacas, chickens, goats and more. Our goal is to connect kids (and adults!) to nature and nutrition. In collaboration with the Racine Unified School District, Eco-J hosts first graders for a Growing Healthy field trips. We teach nutrition and food sourcing to numerous school groups and to our summer ecology camp participants. We also offer internships to college students interested in learning organic farming methods.

Fiber from the alpacas is used for spinning, weaving, knitting, and felting; manure from the alpacas, goats, rabbits, chickens, geese, and ducks is composted and used in the organic gardens. Our bees pollinate both wild plants and garden crops. We grow about 50 varieties of fruits and veggies using organic methods and extra produce is shared with those in need through Racine's food pantries.

Renewable energy features include solar hot water, solar electric, geo-thermal heating and cooling, and wind electric from our 10Kw wind turbine. Currently, 50% of our electrical use is generated from the solar panels and wind turbine.

Through leadership and education, the Eco-Justice Center’s mission is to work for justice, healing, and right relationships among all Creation. It is a non-profit 501-C3 organization.

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
Discovery Days Saturday Volunteers	5	n/a	n/a
Discovery Days Sunday Volunteers	5	n/a	n/a

Opportunity Details

Beach Clean Up

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
General	no limit	n/a	n/a

Opportunity Details

During the summer our pastures flood which can cause medical issues for the animals hooves and feet. We need to create drainage ditches through out the sanctuary to alleviate the flooding. We are in need of people to help dig the ditches. Ideally we would like to have 10 or more people to complete the project quicker.

Available shifts will be between 8am-3pm both Friday and Saturday, July 19th and 20th, 2019. When signing up please indicate if you wish to volunteer for one or both days and how many hours (approximate time) you are able to help.

Please wear closed in shoes and bring hats, gloves and snacks. We will provide water and sunscreen.

Opportunity Details

Conduct mock interviews for a day with school students. Join a group of business volunteers assisting students to experience a one to one interview. Provide 10 minutes personal feedback for each candidate. Each student can choose from one of five business roles to be interviewed for.

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
Interview Students - Mock Careers Day	5	n/a	n/a

Opportunity Details

Volunteer opportunities to assist in the Garden Native Nursery and regular Garden landscaping maintenance. Identifies as "Garden Guardians", scheduled Wednesday and Saturday mornings each week from 9 - 12N. An approved community service provider.

Opportunity Details

Bring your passion for gardening and join our team as a local garden volunteer where you’ll positively impact our community, our organization, and those in need.

The Fit and Food Connection is a non-profit organization serving our neighbors in the St. Louis community. We provide wellness offerings to low-income families and empower our clients to get healthy through our five free fitness and nutrition programs.

We’re looking for hands-on local volunteers with a passion for gardening to assist with our Community Garden Program. The garden volunteer will work in the garden weekday evenings on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:00 - 7:00 and on Saturday mornings from 8:00 - 10:00 in North City. Materials and equipment provided, however, volunteers are welcome to bring their own equipment.

Tasks include:

Organizing the shed and green house
Cleaning the plots, grass area, and surrounding parameters of trash.
Weeding, watering, planting, and harvesting weekly.
We're dedicated to finding the opportunity that is right for you! To volunteer, please fill out the volunteer survey at http://www.fitandfoodconnection.org/volunteer-survey-2/

To find out more about our organization, please visit: http://fitandfoodconnection.org/

Opportunity Details

1) My Sister's Closet needs a team of 5-10 Kohl's employees to help us steam, organize and tag about 300 formals and bridal gowns.
2) Help sort, polish, and tag shoes.
3) Help straighten and organize our backroom.
Volunteering can be scheduled 10am - 4:30pm each day.

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
General Inventory Management and Control	10	n/a	n/a

Opportunity Details

We would love some help weeding, raking, and trimming in the yard and garden areas at the Ellwood-Nehring House!

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
General	no limit	n/a	n/a

Opportunity Details

It’s a national push to improve community relations between residents and police officers. Police departments across the country get out, hold barbecues, show off their equipment and talk to residents about what it means to be in law enforcement. In Marina, police officers will be holding their event at the city of Marina Public Safety Building. For three hours, officers hope to raise awareness about their numerous police anti-crime and drug prevention programs, and Neighborhood Watch groups. Local organizations that foster athleticism and arts in the community will be there with information for residents. And for fun, there will be free hot dogs, games and raffles.

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
General	no limit	n/a	n/a

Opportunity Details

Help us maintain our nature center by planting pollinator plants and weeding the gardens.
Additional outdoor activities take place in maintaining a 3 acre nature preserve while being educated on plants and the birds attracted to plants.

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
Eco-Restoration Maintenance Days in a nature preserve	10	n/a	n/a