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Help spruce up the grounds for the beginning of the new school year, providing a pleasant entrance to children and families.

Available Shifts

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

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Park Clean up

Available Shifts

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

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Volunteer and make a difference in the San Lorenzo River ecosystem! Every second Saturday of the month you can join the Coastal Watershed Council in improving habitat conditions along the lower San Lorenzo River.

During the River Health Day August 10th, we will be watering beneficial native seedlings and removing invasive plants along the river to improve biodiversity and habitat complexity.

These events will take place on the east bank of the San Lorenzo River downstream of the Soquel Avenue Bridge. We will meet along the Santa Cruz Riverwalk – look for the blue CWC table! Equipment, gloves and refreshments are provided.

All ages and abilities welcome. Volunteers under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

Visit https://coastal-watershed.org/san-lorenzo-river/our-approach/habitat/ to learn more and sign up. Call (831) 464 9200 x104 with any questions.

Available Shifts

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

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Help Wildlands League spread the word about protecting nature! As a Community Engagement Volunteer, you will assist our Outreach Manager to spread the word about Wildlands League, table at amazing events, research different ways to connect with our supporters, and share our campaigns that help give voice to Canada’s nature to make sure at least half of the country is protected forever for all our kids, for climate and for the planet.

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On Thursdays from 6:30-9:30pm and Sundays from 10am-1pm, join Bike Works for our regular Volunteer Repair Party (VRP) to fix up bikes that have been donated and will be given away to community members in need. No prior knowledge of bike mechanics required to participate. VRP operates on a drop-in basis - come for all or part of the time! Adults ages 18 and over only.

Visit our website for our most up-to-date schedule and to make sure VRP is happening! https://bikeworks.org/calendar/

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The purpose of the event is to collect prairie seeds from a Prairie remnant in Story County so that these seeds can be used elsewhere in the county for native prairie plantings.

We will collect prairie seed at Story County's hidden gem, Doolittle Prairie. Story County Conservation (SCC) will show you what to collect and provide information about the plants around you as you work. This family-friendly seed harvest is a great opportunity to learn more about the prairie and lend a helping hand.

Registration is required at http://cerv.is/m?0342x171.

Please bring a full water bottle. Volunteers need to come prepared for the weather with long pants, heavy duty walking/hiking shoes and working gloves. Sunscreen, insect repellent and eye protection are likely to be helpful.

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
General	15	n/a	n/a

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Contribuire al lavoro di raccolta degli ortaggi e di pulizia e manutenzione di un campo agricolo nella città di Milano. Il campo, di circa 4 ettari, gestito dalla cooperativa sociale agricola Agrivis, del Gruppo L'impronta, impiega 6 lavoratori fragili e produce ortaggi certificati biologici. I volontari possono anche dare un contributo alle attività educational e di sensibilizzazione sui temi nutrizionali e dell'agricoltura sociale rivolte alle persone con disabilità e alle scolaresche coinvolte nei laboratori in campo.

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Completion of the Monarch Butterfly way station project by screening in the framed sanctuary. The purpose of screening in the sanctuary is to protect butterflies, caterpillar & chrysalis from predator to help preserve the monarch population.

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
General	5	n/a	n/a

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18 Reasons shares our culinary skills and creativity with low-income communities
through Cooking Matters, a program offering free, 6-week-long series
of cooking and nutrition classes throughout the Bay Area. Each Cooking Matters class is taught by a Cooking Educator, Nutrition Educator, and Class Assistant working together in a team led by an 18 Reasons staff member. You don’t have to be a professional chef or nutritionist to volunteer with us – if you are passionate about healthy food and eager to share your skills and knowledge, we welcome you as a volunteer. This program is evidence-based and proven to help participants eat healthier, gain cooking skills and confidence, and spend more time cooking together with their families. It also reduces food insecurity among low-income families by 12% in just 6 weeks. Join us in changing people's lives through healthy, delicious cooking!

CLASS VOLUNTEER POSITION DESCRIPTIONS:

Cooking Educator

You are a cooking enthusiast! During class, you will lead highly participatory cooking lessons featuring simple, healthy recipes. You will demonstrate and practice basic cooking techniques and terminology, proper knife handling, and food safety and sanitation measures. You will work with the 18 Reasons staff coordinator and class participants to select recipes for class each week. The coordinator brings the food and cooking equipment.


Nutrition Educator

You do not have to be a professional nutritionist or dietitian to succeed in this role; you just need a love of healthy eating and an eagerness to help others. Some of our nutritionist volunteers do have a background in nutrition, food science, dietetics, or a related field, but it is not required. Class topics include using MyPlate as a tool for healthy eating, planning balanced meals, eating healthier fats, food budgeting, serving sizes, reading nutrition labels, and physical activity. The classes are intended to be interactive, and the nutrition educator facilitates open-minded conversation in class including using activities and visual aids that are provided by 18 Reasons.


Class Assistant

Class assistants primarily help instructors and facilitators with classroom set-up, food preparation, activities and clean up. Other duties may include packing groceries for participants to take home, unloading and loading kitchen equipment, and washing dishes. Many people volunteer as a class assistant for their first series.

TIME COMMITMENT:

Classes meet once a week for six weeks.
 Classes are held anytime between 9:00am and 8:00pm, Tuesday-Friday.
 Each week, the classes require a time commitment of two hours plus 30 minutes of prep time and up to 30 minutes of clean-up each week.
 In addition, communication with the Cooking Matters coordinator regarding class scheduling and the curriculum is expected. 
Volunteers are encouraged to contribute to all aspects of the class, including set-up, clean-up, and food preparation.

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Riverfront Recapture's mission is to connect people with the Connecticut River. Access is through Riverfront's four parks along both banks of the Connecticut River in Hartford and East Hartford. Volunteer support in our parks is essential to keeping the parks beautiful and well-maintained. Projects range from weeding, mulching, planting, trimming, sweeping, painting, and more. The specific projects for September 11 will be selected approximately two weeks prior to the project date.

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
Morning at Riverfront Recapture	30	n/a	n/a
Afternoon at Riverfront Recapture	30	n/a	n/a