Opportunities From: Spokane County Regional Waste Ambassadors

Join the Spokane County Regional Waste Ambassador Program!

Are you passionate about waste reduction and creating a sustainable future? The Spokane County Waste Ambassador program empowers community members to make a difference through improved practices, ongoing education, innovation, and volunteerism.

Nest Orientation: Dec 3rd 5:00p.m. - 6:30p.m. Water Resource Center 1004 N Freya St.

This program takes a broad approach to waste reduction, delving into topics like food waste, composting, litter, textile waste, and the climate impacts of materials management. You'll also gain insight into our local waste systems and how to drive meaningful change. How to Get Started: Register for a one-time orientation and begin your journey to improving the health and well-being of people and the planet. Be a part of the solution—join us in making our community a cleaner, greener place to live!

Join us December 5th from 11-1pm for a community clean-up event. Enjoy free warm drinks from the Mason Jar, snacks, and good vibes as we work together to pick up trash from downtown Cheney to the edge of the EWU campus. 

We will also be collecting food items for the Cheney Cupboard.

Register at: https://eaglesync.ewu.edu 

Thanks for your interest in volunteering at Art Salvage, attending an orientation is the first step in the volunteer process. 

At the orientation we will give you a tour of our space, share the mission of our organization, and answer any questions you might have. 

Interested volunteers that are under 18 years of age need to be accompanied by a caregiver for the initial orientation and for all volunteer shifts.

Thanks for your interest in volunteering at Art Salvage, attending an orientation is the first step in the volunteer process. 

At the orientation we will give you a tour of our space, share the mission of our organization, and answer any questions you might have. 

Interested volunteers that are under 18 years of age need to be accompanied by a caregiver for the initial orientation and for all volunteer shifts.

How We Can Save Ourselves and Our Planet Before It’s Too Late?

Be among the first to dive into “The Problem with Plastic”, publishing December 2.

The Spokane County Regional Waste Ambassadors have secured early copies, and we invite you to join us for a thoughtful, solutions-focused book study.

Together, we’ll explore the complex issue of plastic pollution, share insights, and discuss realistic steps we can take to reduce plastic use in our daily lives. We’ll also look at ways to empower and educate others in the Spokane community. Participants will have the opportunity to help plan a collaborative outreach project or event aimed at addressing plastic waste locally.

A limited number of books will be available to borrow. Copies will be mailed to registered participants during the first week of January, and all books will be donated to Spokane library branches after the study concludes.

Join us as we learn, connect, and take action for a cleaner, healthier community.

Learn about soil science and become certified as a soil science consultant by one of the leading soil science institutes. We will manage your tuition, most of the class in online, volunteer and teaching time is expected by agreement. Please contact Kathryn for more nformation.

Learn how to manage land to hold water it gets through rain. These projects can be small and permaculture oriented, or large with a city or regional focus. Certification comes through one of the premier world-wide land hydrology organizations. Contact Kathryn for more information.

Volunteer Role: Sewing Teaching & Menders of all kinds

Do you love to sew, knit, darn crochet, or do other textile related crafts? Would you like to be part of a supportive community sharing these skills to reduce textile waste and empower others to do the same? Do you have a few hours you'd like to spend with your community?

Yes? Then you’re invited to become a Mend-It Cafe mender and/or teach classes in these crafts as part of Spokane Zero Waste programs. Learn more about Mend-It Cafe and Up-cycle Fashion Lab here: https://www.spokanezerowaste.org/mend-it-cafe

Mend-It Cafes and classes take place in various locations throughout Spokane and require a time commitment of a few hours.

Fill out this short survey to become a Mend-It Cafe mender.

Interested in sharing your time, ideas, passion, and expertise to serve the Spokane community? Consider joining the Spokane Zero Waste Board of Directors, a group of volunteers committed to fulfilling the organization's mission.

We are looking specifically for folks with skills in the following areas: fundraising and leadership

We are a group of creative, passionate people who believe there are low-waste or waste free solutions for almost every aspect of daily life. We work to build a more resilient community through education, modeling, and advocating for low waste policies.

Meet the current Board: https://www.spokanezerowaste.org/aboutus

Ready to learn more? Please submit your interest here - https://forms.gle/JeFQiujVp2L5nYqM8

Spokane's Waste to Energy Facility is a popular and fun field trip opportunity for schools and organizations. The City of Spokane Solid Waste Department receives many tour requests throughout the year, and the groups are growing in size. We need a few citizen volunteers who are interested in learning the ropes at WTE and willing to help us lead tours through the facility. You do not need to be an expert on the Waste to Energy process; we'll equip you with everything you need to know!