We have a number of ongoing projects to suit a wide variety of interests and experience. You will be surprised how much fun you will have meeting new people and making a difference in Bellingham. To volunteer on a project, email Sara Charette at volunteer@sustainablebellingham.org.
Roving Garden Parties 2012 – These are always plenty of fun and occur on a weekly basis. An announcement goes out in the weekly newsletter (on Sunday) announcing the upcoming garden party on Tuesday. We arrive at a different yard every week to garden –raised beds, planting, mulching, etc. Fellow gardeners work for the first ninety minutes, while others prepare a meal in the kitchen. The second ninety minutes is spent sharing a meal, socializing and meeting new friends. Help is needed organize this process – approximately one hour per week.
Farmers’ Market Bike Repair – Short- or long-term commitments, and some knowledge of bicycles is helpful, or the desire to learn. You’ll probably get some grease under your fingernails too. Someone will need to manage the schedule in hope that we generate enough support to move forward. One Saturday per month is requested for volunteers, although the more you can work, the better. This is a fun time. We anticipate beginning this in May of 2012. Last year we went until the end of October. This takes about three hours on a Saturday.
2nd Annual Summer Fundraiser – Tentative dates are 7/14 or 7/28. We need help on all facets of this event: Organizing, getting raffle items, printed materials, working with the bands. Tentative location is Boundary Bay, and we will tentatively be sponsoring this with the Center for Local Self Reliance (the old Caretakers House in Fairhaven). Last year we and a bunch of bands in the beer garden and it was a great time. Help us make this year’s even better.
Web Designer & Administrator – Help make this site better. Assist current web guy in maintaining the site and making any changes to it regarding content, look & feel, analytics, etc. We are currently using WordPress. This can evolve into a long-term role for the right person. Expected time requirements are 1-2 hours per week.
Writers - Blog here, write material for local publications, copy edit other material, produce literature (such as pamphlets) to distribute at events. Desktop publishing ability would be great too.
Students and Others – If you have an idea that is moral, legal and in line with our mission statement, feel free to contact us. We are a small nimble organization that works for change through effective action. Be part of the change and work with us and fulfill your requirements for volunteering or interning.
