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To get your new or replacement nametag, please complete the nametag request form by August 31. Nametags will be ordered and mailed after that date.
It’s busy season for volunteers and we have even more events to share! If you missed the email sent in late July, check it for additional opportunities in August through October.
Remember: If you’re on Facebook, join the Hennepin County Community Recycling Ambassadors private group to see and post volunteer opportunities more frequently than they are covered in these newsletters.
 Be a zero waste liaison for the Zero Waste Challenge
The Zero Waste Challenge is looking for up to 10 enthusiastic CRAs to serve as household liaisons for the 2024 round. This volunteer position runs from September 2024 through April 2025 and can help you complete most (or even all) of your volunteer hours. Hours are mostly flexible and virtual.
The role of a liaison is to work one-on-one with residents to answer recycling and composting questions, mentor them with their waste prevention goals, collect data about their progress, and provide reminders and accountability. Training and ongoing support is provided. Submit your interest using this form by August 31. Contact Amy Maas (amy.maas@hennepin.us) with questions.
Monitor organics at a staff training
One to two CRAs are needed to monitor organics at each of two in-person training days for Hennepin County Service Center staff in September. Volunteers will monitor organics bins during the lunch hour and, if possible, haul organics bags to a drop-off after the event. Lunch is provided. Volunteers are needed:
- September 10 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Brookdale Library, ABC room
- September 12 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Ridgedale Library, Robert H. Rohlf room
Contact Alexander Harrison (alexander.harrison@hennepin.us) with questions and to sign up.
 Support backyard composting webinars
Hennepin County is holding two backyard composting webinars and looking for volunteers to help with logistics such as monitoring the chat. Please contact Kira Berglund at kira.berglund@hennepin.us by Friday, August 30 if you can assist. One volunteer is needed for each date:
- Friday, September 13 from noon to 1 p.m.
- Tuesday, September 24 from 7 to 8 p.m.
Table at Minneapolis Farmers Markets
Multiple dates and locations
Connect with farmers market customers about how they can use their food to save money and the planet! One to two CRAs are needed to staff a table and provide resources about reducing wasted food. Training and materials provided.
There are several dates available to volunteer:
- Saturday, August 17 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Fulton Farmers Market
- Wednesday, September 4 from 3:30 to 8 p.m. at Nokomis Farmers Market
- Sunday, October 13 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Kingfield Farmers Market
Sign up for a shift using SignUpGenius. Contact Jenny Kedward with questions (jenny.kedward@hennepin.us, 612-348-7546).
Monitor waste bins at the Richfield Farmers Market
Multiple dates and shifts are available
The Richfield Farmers Market takes place on Saturdays through October. Opportunities include greeting customers, directing shoppers to use trash, mixed recycling, and organics recycling bins correctly, and teaching customers how to responsibly manage waste. Sign up for a shift online.
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