EPA Compost Hub Volunteer / Voluntariado de Abono Orgánico
Volunteer at the East Palo Alto Compost Hub on Wednesdays to divert compostable food-waste into gardening compost.
Location
230 Demeter St
230 Demeter Street East Palo Alto, CA 94303Good to know
Highlights
- UNDER 14 WITH PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN
- In person
About this event
Our Community Compost Hub at the East Palo Alto Community Garden allows folks to divert their compostable food waste into gardening compost to grow nourishing fruits and vegetables! Volunteering will consist of assisting with food scrap collections and compost integrations, so please be prepared for strong smells and wear clothes that you don't mind getting dirty. Review the tasks you might be doing when you volunteer with us on the Volunteer Expectations and FAQ document.
Please fill out the volunteer application/waiver before volunteering with us.
Location: East Palo Alto Community Garden @ Bloomhouse - 230 Demeter St, East Palo Alto
Dates and times: East Palo Alto compost collections and integrations take place every Wednesday from 1:45-3:45pm.
*Food scrap collections take place on Wednesday mornings from 8:00am-10:00am at the East Palo Alto Farmers' Market. Sign up to volunteer here.*
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Nuestro programa del centro comunitario de abono orgánico en el jardín comunitario de East Palo Alto permite a la gente desviar sus residuos de alimentos compostables en abono orgánico de jardinería para cultivar frutas y verduras nutritivas! El voluntariado consistirá en ayudar con las colecciones e integraciones de compost, así que prepárate para los olores fuertes y usa ropa que no te importe ensuciarte. Revisa las tareas que podrías estar haciendo en el documento de Expectativas de Voluntariado y Preguntas Frecuentes.
Por favor rellene la aplicación/extensión de voluntario antes de hacer voluntariado con nosotros.
Ubicación: East Palo Alto Community Garden @ Bloomhouse - 230 Demeter St, East Palo Alto
Fechas y horarios: Las recolecciones e integraciones de compost de East Palo Alto se llevan a cabo todos los miércoles de 1:45 - 3:45p.m.
* Las recolecciones de restos de comida se llevan a cabo los miércoles por la mañana de 8:00 a.m. a 10:00 a.m. en el Mercado de Agricultores de East Palo Alto. Inscríbete para ser voluntario aquí.*
Frequently asked questions
All ages are welcome, but anyone under the age of 14 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian/adult over 18. Volunteers ages 14-17 may volunteer on their own, but a parent or guardian needs to fill out the volunteer application/waiver on their behalf.
First, fill out a volunteer waiver (https://www.tfaforms.com/5151284) and sign up for a specific date and time to volunteer above. Be sure to wear comfortable clothes, closed-toe shoes, a hat, and sunscreen and bring water and a snack/lunch.
If driving, free parking is available at Bloomhouse. If taking public transportation, the 296, 280, and 81 buses drop off at the corner of Bay Road and Pulgas Avenue. The 296 bus connects to the Menlo Park and Redwood City Transit Centers. The 280 bus connects to the Palo Alto Transit Center.
A restroom and filtered water are available on-site. Tools, including gloves, will be provided, but you are welcome to bring your own if you’d prefer.
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