Volunteer Opportunities
Please send your listings to mailto:pmmckerc@ucsc.edu
General Websites
| The Student Volunteer Center | |
| ongoing | The Center has a list of one time and on-going volunteer opportunities, including environmental. Email: volunteer (at) ucsc.edu , Phone: (831) 459-3363 Location: ARCenter - 1st Floor Reception Desk Website |
| 1-800-Volunteer | |
| ongoing | This website allows you to search for organizations nationwide |
| Environmental Studies Internship Resources | |
| ongoing | Sample opportunities:
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| Pelican Network | |
| ongoing | various opportunities such as feed birds, count sea otters etc.Link |
Individual Organizations
| UC Atlas of Global Inequality Internships | |
| ongoing | The Atlas has been accessed by more than 11 million people. If you'd like to share (or even acquire) digital and research skills, contact them here: Link |
| The Wildlands Restoration Team | |
| ongoing | The Wildlands Restoration Team was formed to protect and restore the biological diversity of the Santa Cruz mountains. Although this has required that we consider many kinds of impacts on the land, the overwhelming need for our time and effort has been to stop the spread of invasive non-native plant species. |
| California Certified Organic Farmers | |
| ongoing | CCOF is offering internships to students interested in organic food and marketing or for those that just want to learn more about organic certification. You can learn more about the program at internship link or contact
Elizabeth O'Sullivan |
| Marine Mammal Rescue Center | |
| ongoing | Local chapter in Moss Landing |
| Monterey Bay Aquarium | |
| ongoing | |
| Natural History Vol. Opportunities | |
| ongoing | Sample opportunities: Predatory bird group, UCSC Natural Reserves etc Website |
| Global Information Internship Program | |
| ongoing | The Global Information Internship Program is an innovative "digital service learning" program at UC Santa Cruz. GIIP is creating a new generation of "info activists," committed to advancing social justice, democratizing globalization, and building social entrepreneurship. |
| Agroecology Opportunities | |
| ongoing | Prof. Gliessman at the Plenary gave us lots of ways to get involved: CAN
offers internships Lifelab creates school gardens |
| Rock the Earth | |
| ongoing | Rock the Earth is a not-for-profit, national public interest environmental organization dedicated to protecting and defending America's natural resources through partnerships with the music industry and the world-wide environmental community. We act as advocates to ensure the existence of a sustainable and healthy environment for all and represent those individuals and communities whose environment or natural surroundings are directly and adversely affected by others. [rocktheearth.org Website] |
| Homeless Garden Project | |
| ongoing | Sample opportunities: gardening, marketing, staffing retail store, office work, errands, working in the workshop. [www.homelessgardenproject.org Website] |
| Surfrider Santa Cruz | |
| ongoing | Lots of different kinds of jobs and skills |
| UCSC Stormwater Internship | |
| ongoing | Web gurus, writers, artists, marketing specialists and facilitators are needed to work on storm water issues to enhancethe overall campus environment and facilitate sustainability. |
| Practical Activism Conference Planning | |
| ongoing |
Interested in volunteering on the day of this year's conference? Interested in helping to plan Practical Activism 2008? We are looking for a small group of talented, diverse, and committed students from College Nine, College Ten, and Oakes College to develop and implement the fifth annual Practical Activism conference. Students from the previous years’ conferences will work with you to select keynote speakers, workshop topics, and artistic performances that reflect the social justice issues that concern you. Planning will begin spring quarter 2008 with occasional meetings and retreats. In Fall quarter 2008, earn course credit while continuing to work on the conference. In particular, we are looking for individuals with the following skills: computer skills, research skills, promotional experience, writing and verbal communication skills, activism experience, contacts with campus and community organizations, reliability, flexibility, responsibility, organization and time-management skills. If you are interested in participating, please contact Wendy Baxter at wbaxter@ucsc.edu or 459-3142 for more information. Website |
| Project Budburst, Global Warming Data Collection | |
| ongoing | Join us in collecting important climate change data on the timing of leafing and flowering in your area through Project BudBurst! This national field campaign targets native tree and flower species across the country. With your help, we will be compiling valuable environmental and climate change information around the United States. |
| Summer Internship at WiserEarth | |
| 3/11 | Help the WiserEarth community grow!
The Natural Capital Institute is currently hiring for the following positions: • Development/Fundraising Intern • Student Outreach Intern • Online Community Organizer Interns • Event Research Intern Hours and Compensation: Full-time Internship: Three-month commitment of 4 days/week, 8:30-5 PST, 30 hours minimum. This position includes a monthly stipend of $500, with travel costs reimbursed. Positions are located in Sausalito, CA Please contact Genevieve Logan on WiserEarth or send her an email at logan@naturalcapital.org with application (download above), cover letter, and resume to apply. |
| Permaculture Event Organizer | |
| 3/11 | Looking for volunteers who would be intrested in helping design and contribute to this year's 2 day Permaculture Symposium and 3 day Convergence.
Planning meeting happen every couple of weeks with more involvemnet in May and June. Please send inquires to Benjamin Fahrer at pcdesigns@earthlink.net Website |
| TRAINING SESSION FOR VOLUNTEERS at the Arboretum | |
| ongoing | These classes are open to anyone who has an interest in gardening and volunteering; there is a niche for almost everyone. Presentations will cover Arboretum gardens & plant collections, plant conservation, gardening tips, plant propagation and much more. Volunteer possibilities include: Garden Work, Tours, Special Events, Library, Gift Shop, Education Program, and Propagation! Attend all or just a few sessions.
Wednesday, January 09, 2008 / 09:30 AM - 12:00 PM Wednesday, January 16, 2008 / 09:30 AM - 12:00 PM Wednesday, January 23, 2008 / 09:30 AM - 12:00 PM Wednesday, January 30, 2008 / 09:30 AM - 12:00 PM Wednesday, February 06, 2008 / 09:30 AM - 12:00 PM Wednesday, February 13, 2008 / 09:30 AM - 12:00 PM Arboretum , Horticulture Building Susie Bower Phone: (831)-427-2998 Email: susiehb@ucsc.edu |
| Earth Island Institute, San Francisco | |
| ongoing | Employment and Volunteer offerings among the Earth Island Community |
| Site Stewardship Program | |
| ongoing | Help maintain the natural beauty of the campus. The first volunteer day next quarter will be Saturday, Jan. 26. The next two are joint work days with the Campus Natural Reserve on Sunday, Feb. 3, and Saturday, March 1. For information about the program or to volunteer, call (831) 459-2643 or send an e-mail |
| Peace Corps | |
| monthly 2/4 3/3 | Come find out more about the Peace Corps! Facts and myths, questions and answers, stories and pictures. It's never too early or too late to start thinking about your application!
05:30 PM - 07:00 PM Merrill College , Charles E. Merrill Lounge |
| Silicon Valley Toxics Coalition | |
| ongoing | Website |
| San Francisco Bay Oil Spill | |
| ongoing | Baykeeper info on latest count of birds affected |
| Student Environmental Center | |
| Weds. evenings | Our mission is to organize student involvement on campus, to collaborate with the University to implement environmentally sound practices on campus. The SEC serves as a central space for existing student environmental organizations, and encourages the development of new projects.
Our General Gatherings are every Wednesday at 6:30pm at the College 8 Student Commons, the red building at the foot of the plaza. |
| Oxfam Campaigns | |
| ongoing | Oxfam works on many of the issues we look at in the Core course website |
Older Postings (but some may be on-going or repeated)
| Volunteer at Seymour Marine Center | |
| 9/26/07 | Inspire children’s interest in marine science by joining our incredible school volunteer team! Learn to lead hands-on science activities, lead tours to the marine mammal overlook, and more. All four sessions required. |
| VOLUNTEER FAIR | |
| Thurs 10/07 | The Campus and Community Involvement Fair is UCSC’s volunteer fair held annually each fall. The Student Volunteer Center hosts over 40 community organizations at the Quarry Plaza (outside the Baytree Bookstore) for an afternoon of networking and education on the social issues in Santa Cruz. Organizations attend the event to table, promote their organization, and to seek UCSC students to fill their volunteer needs.
STUDENTS! Come sign up for more information on SVC and other organizations, volunteer, or come and meet other students interested in volunteering. Each year the fair seems to grow, incorporating many more types of organizations. 12:00 PM - 03:00 PM Qarry Plaza, outside the Bay Tree Bookstore |
