Join Your Neighbors
Whether you're helping out at a local event, teaching kids to compost at school, or helping customers at our zero-waste Refill Station, volunteering with ESA is a flexible, rewarding way to support sustainability right here in Evergreen.
We offer opportunities for all interests, abilities, and time commitments, from single events to ongoing board service. Volunteers participate in our farmers markets, zero-waste and recycling events, garden opportunities, education in schools, and more. No experience is needed! We’ll provide training and help you find the perfect fit.
As a volunteer, you’ll build connections, learn new skills, and play a vital role in advancing our mission for a healthier planet and stronger community. Feel free to reach out with any questions or ideas about volunteering at ESA.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Farmer's Market
June - September | Every Tuesday Meadow Drive (Hiway Homestead Lot) Be a part of something great at the Evergreen Farmer's Market! Join the ESA team at our booth every Tuesday to connect with shoppers, help share our Refill Station products, and spread the word about ESA's mission. No experience is necessary; you will be accompanied by either an ESA Staff Member or ESA Board Member. Volunteer Shifts: 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM 12:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Long Term Volunteer Opportunities
REFILL STATION VOLUNTEER
Volunteer at the Refill Station and make a positive impact! You will receive all the necessary training to comfortably navigate the shop and use the Point of Sale system. We offer flexible scheduling with a monthly signup sheet to fit your availability. Volunteers must be 16 or older to work independently. Younger volunteers may participate with a parent. Benefits of volunteering with us include: - Earning a 15% discount on all your Refill Station purchases for a year after just 12 hours of volunteering! Keep the discount going by volunteering another 12+ hours before the year ends. - Receiving a stylish and soft light blue ESA t-shirt with our logo when you volunteer 20+ hours! Ready to volunteer? Submit your details via our Volunteer Form by clicking the button below. If you have more questions, please reach out to our Store Manager via email: refill@sustainevegreen.org
REFILL COMMITTEE
We invite you to be part of the the Refill Station team, where you can support the zero-waste mission. If you have retail store experience or an interest in financial oversight, your help would be appreciated to improve proceeds and support ESA's sustainability work. As a committee member, it is your job to support the Store Manager, Zoe, by offering problem-solving strategies and ideas on how to attract more customers into the shop. Contributions are essential to the growth of the zero-waste initiative. The committee holds a monthly one-hour call, giving additional support outside of the call when necessary. If this position interests you, please fill out the form by clicking the button below.
ACTION PARTNER
Are you a community member looking for a meaningful way to contribute to important programs? Become an ESA Action Partner! Action Partners actively engage with at least one ESA program, forming a collaborative team that is crucial to success. Whether providing valuable feedback, ensuring positive volunteer experiences, or assisting with program logistics, involvement makes a difference. Individuals from all backgrounds are welcome, including past ESA board members and those seeking new ways to get involved. As an ESA Action Partner, you can contribute your time and skills in a way that works best for you. The time commitment is flexible and depends on your availability and the specific program area you choose to support. If interested in this position, please submit the form below.
LUNCHROOM HEROES
Help us build sustainable habits! Passionate weekday volunteers are needed to assist with the school lunch waste sorting program. Volunteers help teach students how to sort recyclables, compostables, and trash, and are needed at Ralston Elementary, King Murphy Elementary, EMS, Country Day School, Marshdale Montessori, and Bergen Elementary. Volunteers are needed to: - Guide students through the sorting process. - Transport compostable items to our collection bin outside our Buchanan Community Gardens. - Deliver eligible food donations to the ECHO Food Pantry. If available and eager to make a positive impact, please fill out the form below.
HAVE AN IDEA?
Have a great idea for a new volunteer role? We'd love to hear from you! Suggestions are valuable when considering new ways for people to get involved. All ideas are evaluated based on their potential benefit and ESA's ability to support them. Ready to share your idea? Click below to fill out the form. Thank you for helping shape the volunteer program!
Volunteer Voices
Bonnie Miller-McLemore
Member of the Board of Directors
I take great pleasure in being part of an amazing group dedicated to promoting environmental awareness in Evergreen, and serving on the Board of Directors allows me to contribute to that mission.
Plus this is a fun, dynamic group to work with, making it an easy decision to take part in tasks needed for ESA to continue its sustainability efforts.
Maria Timiraos
Refill Station Volunteer
Though disheartened by the lack of effective large-scale recycling, my focus has shifted to upcycling over the last decade.
Thus, volunteering at the Evergreen Refill Station, a program of ESA, has filled the void, providing a fulfilling path to a more sustainable lifestyle and connecting me with like-minded individuals in my community.
Julia Fliss
Environmental Education Liasion
I love being involved with ESA because the organization inspires us to be our best, connecting ourselves to the community and prompts myself, along with others, to take action at our local schools.
Thanks to our work with ESA, the students and myself have not only cleaned up our recycling efforts, but now also collect, track and compost food waste at our school.