Day Eight: Volunteer at an Environmental Org. or Event
Non-profit environmental organizations are always in need of volunteers and support to sustain their businesses. If there is a Green Organization in your area, or an Environmental Event that you attend every year, look into how you can volunteer at the next one.
Volunteering at these events not only helps these organizations meet their environmental goals, you learn a lot about the green economy, and can build your resume. The easiest way to find a volunteer position is to look up what opportunities are offered in your neighbourhood.
Search the Internet for Volunteer Opportunities
WorkCabin is an environmentally-focused online company founded in 2007. WorkCabin connects qualified and skilled green-focused job and volunteer seekers to meaningful environmental employment and volunteer opportunities with companies who embrace ecology and stewardship.
WorkCabin posts up-to-date opportunties on their website, and also posts educational articles with advice for individuals trying to work, live, even volunteer in a more sustainable environment.
Planet Volunteer is part of Goodworks Canada, an online environmental posting site for green careers, volunteer opportunities, and events. Since 2001, they have been connecting motivated, green-minded people with opportunities to contribute and be employed in Canada.
All of their opportunities are updated regularly, and start with the most recent posting. They also provide a unique collection of networking resources for job seekers, employers and interested others.
Windfall Ecology Festival is an environmentally-focused Festival held annually in Aurora, Ontario. This event could not happen without the dedication of their many volunteers. At last year's Festival over 60 volunteers helped to make the Festival such a success.
If you are interested in volunteering at the event, and being part of making the neighbourhood a greener, more sustainable place to live please visit the website.