Opportunities From: Spokane County Regional Waste Ambassadors

Help Make Spokane Outdoor Events Low Waste!

This summer, Spokane Zero Waste is partnering with the Night Market and Street Fair, an energetic, immersive art, music and community centric event, to model how to go low...low waste that is.   Waste Ambassadors will staff waste stations where materials will be properly sorted for recycling, compost, and trash. Your work will ensure recycling and compost are contaminant free. 

Come enjoy the event and help educate our community on zero waste practices. Training will be provided.

Dates: May 9, June 13, July 11, August 8, September 12, and October 10

Shift: 4-9pm

Location: Catalyst Building (601 E Riverside Ave, Spokane, WA 99202) 

Night Market website: https://thewavybunch.com/night-market/

Spokane Zero Waste will be tabling at this event as part of our Fibershed work, educating people on what a fibershed is and why it’s important to establish one here in our region. Learn more here: https://www.spokanezerowaste.org/fibershed

Spokane Zero Waste is also seeking volunteers to support this local event. There are 4 hour shifts available – either from 8am - 12pm or 12pm - 4pm on either Saturday or Sunday or both. Interested in volunteering? Contact: volunteerszw@spokanezerowaste.org

Volunteer Roles:

Front Gate Greeter – Hand out vendor maps and Bingo cards. Know where the classrooms, Spin-in, bathrooms, etc. are so you can answer questions and point people in the right direction.

Sheep Feeder – Help kids (and kids at heart) give sheep treats through the fence to the sheep who are willing to participate.

Classroom Monitor – Monitor the classroom, check off the class registration list, and help the instructor with setup or collecting class fees from walk-in students (if applicable) if the instructor wishes. These volunteers get to listen in on the class if they so wish.  If you want to participate in class they would need to pay for the class (if applicable).

Rover – Someone to walk around the event and point people in the direction of various things, encourage people to play bingo, help monitor traffic at the gate, directing parking, etc.  This volunteer could trade off with the greeter during the shift if both of them want to do this.

Event details: 

spokanefleeceandfiberfestival.com

Help keep the EWU campus clean!

Join the EWU Eco-Eagles and Garden Club for litter clean-up event during Homecoming week. Bags and litter pickers provided. Bring your gloves if you have them!

When: Wednesday, October 1st 5:00pm-6:45pm

Where: EWU Community Garden. (Next to Red Barn at 609 W 7th St)

Join us for an enlightening and practical session with Spokane Country Regional Waste Ambassadors, as we delve into the art and science of composting. Discover how the aerobic decomposition of organic materials by micro and macro-organisms can transform your kitchen scraps and yard waste into rich, crumbly, and earthy-smelling compost.

By the end of this session, you’ll be equipped with the knowledge to start your own composting journey, turning everyday waste into a valuable soil amendment. Embrace a sustainable lifestyle, connect with nature, and join a community of eco-conscious individuals dedicated to making a positive environmental impact.

Spokane County residents who attend will receive a free compost Geo-Bin. Limit one per household.

The Spokane County Regional Waste Ambassadors is hosting an information booth about the program at the Fall Leaf Festival happening on October 18th at Finch Arboretum. We are looking for volunteers to join Elisabeth Murphy in tabling this event share waste reduction education and information about upcoming activities and initiatives. All materials provided. 

This even run from 11:00am-2:00pm and each shift would be 1 hour

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.

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.

We look forward to welcoming you to the Waste Ambassador community!

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. 

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!

We are assembling mini repair kits and sewing supplies for Our Place Community Outreach to distribute at their regular community events. These kits will give community members the tools they need to repair clothing or create reusable items from donated textiles. This is an ongoing project, and we are seeking volunteers who can help prepare materials on their own time and at their own pace.

We also welcome input from individuals with repair experience who can recommend the best materials and packaging options to make this effort as useful as possible.