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| December/January 2008 | ||
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Sierra Club
Volunteer/Activist Opportunities | |
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"Know thine opportunity." | |
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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 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. 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. Sonoma Group Water Committee: Limited time requirement. HELP SAVE WATER. Work with the Committee on a Rainwater Harvesting and Water Reuse Plan. Help protect the quality of our water for people, wildlife, fish and other aquatic life. Volunteer to help the Water Committee with river, stream and groundwater recharge area protection. Promote water conservation and intelligent reuse. Contact Len Holt at 707-527-7516 or at leonard.l.holt@us.mwhglobal.com. Get Involved and Have Fun Too! Help plan social and fundraising events with other interesting environmentalists. There are many ways you can contribute a little time for a worthwhile cause. Find out abut the possibilities! Diana 823-4293 diananas@sonic.net.
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. | |