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| April/May 2007 | ||
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Sierra Club
Volunteer/Activist Opportunities | |
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"Knowledge of what is possible is the beginning of happiness." | |
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Activist/Volunteers Needed: Solar Energy Promoter: Are you interested in promoting solar energy and have some time to assist in making solar permits more affordable in your area? We are teaming up with Loma Prieta Chapter to help expand their successful solar permit fee campaign state wide. We are looking for a few volunteers from throughout the Redwood Chapter to help with this effort. The campaign is set up to train people and provides lots of support and assistance. If you are interested please contact Jay: rrraul@sonic.net or Margaret: penningt@sonic.net. Chapter Membership Engagement Campaigners: We’re looking for volunteers to help with outreach efforts to members in all our groups. Work with Chapter and Group membership chairs and committees to plan activities to involve members. If you’re a "people person" who loves the environment, this is a job for you. Contact: Margaret: penningt@sonic.net. Chapter Volunteer Coordinator: We are looking for a volunteer who will work with Chapter and Group leaders to identify and recruit potential volunteers and match volunteers to their areas of interest and increase volunteer participation. Are you a natural "match-maker" - or always aspired to be one? If so, we need you! Please contact: Margaret: penningt@sonic.net. Plan Social Events and Fundraising Activities: Join a group of people who plan parties, fundraisers and other events for environmentalists and the public. Be active, make new friends and support a worthwhile cause. Diana 823-4293. North Group Hike Leaders: North Group is desperately seeking hike leaders. Please contact Al Muelhofer, the outings chair, at akm@myyellowstone.net; 707-482-0520. Sonoma Group Environmental Forum Committee: Vice-chair and Committee members needed. Help plan the monthly meetings for the Sierra Club. Design speakers and programs. Create newsletter write ups and meet exciting environmental advocates throughout our community. 1-6 hours per month (except August and December). Contact Roni Jacobi vjacobi@sonic.net. Climate Protection Committee, Sonoma Group: Join us in working on two projects: drafting an element for the Sonoma County General Plan update, and investigating how Community Choice Aggregation can help Sonoma County reduce its greenhouse gas emissions. Contact Nabeel at nabeel@alshamma.com or 707-433-1013. Sonoma Group Water Committee: Do you love the Russian River and our creeks and streams? Help protect the quality of oour water for people, wildlife, fish and other aquatic life. Volunteer to help the Water Committee with river, stream and groundwater recharge area protections. Promote water conservation and intelligent reuse. Contact Len Holt at 707-527-7316 or at leonard.l.holt@us.mwhglobal.com. Stuffing Party. Volunteers needed to help address and mail Redwood Chapter annual fund appeal letter. Please help out with a couple of hours of your time. Snacks provided. Sat., March 3, tentatively. Contact Jana: jselph@sonic.net, 829-5356.
For more information on these and other opportunities, call: Office Coordinator Tom Devlin (544-7651) or come by the office at our new location (55A Ridgway Avenue, Santa Rosa) Tuesday or Thursday 2-6pm or by appointment. | |