Opportunities From: Spokane County Regional Waste Ambassadors

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.

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.