Solana Center for Environmental Innovation

Organization Description

Our mission is to empower innovative solutions to climate change through education, community engagement, and research. Our programs meet people where they are in their journey to a more eco-friendly life. We offer education in the areas of soil regeneration, water conservation, and waste reduction, among others. Our Encinitas location is open twice a week to the public offering composting supplies for sale, electronic waste collection, a tool lending library and Green Convene serviceware loan program. Volunteers help staff our front desk, maintain our grounds and assist our educators.

Health & Safety

Some volunteer tasks involve lifting 20 - 30 lbs. However, this will not be required if this creates any difficulty for the student.
Additional requirements and/or considerations
  • Computer Literacy
Address 
137 N. El Camino Real
Encinitas, CA 92024
United States
General Phone 
(760) 436-7986 Ext. 707
Student Contact 
Name
Liz Davis
Job Title
Volunteer and Community Engagement Specialist
Phone
(760) 436-7986 Ext. 707
Email
volunteer@solanacenter.org

Current Opportunities

Title Program Start Date Location Type
Environmental Steward Volunteer Service Learning Ongoing On-site
Resource Center Assistant Service Learning Ongoing On-site
Solana Store Support Service Learning Ongoing On-site
View all opportunities here
Program(s) 
Service Learning
Organization type 
Environmental or Wildlife Organization (Nonprofit)
Focus Population(s)
Adults, Children/Youth, College Students, Companies/Institutions, English Language Learners, Females, Guardians/Parents, LGBTQA, Males, Non-cisgendered, Non-specific/any population, Seniors, Teens/Young Adults
Focus Area(s)
Natural Resources, the Environment, and Ecosystems
Hours of operation 

Thursdays noon - 5:00 pm Saturdays 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. These are the hours we are open to the public to visit our Center, but our staff works M - F from 9 am to 5 pm, and volunteer opportunities can be scheduled during these times on case by case basis.

Maximum students 
4