Volunteer Opportunities

Overview

Interested in volunteering with the Office of Sustainability? Please follow these steps to get started!

  1. Review and use the framework below to find the best opportunity for you
  2. View the available opportunities here or email us if nothing is listed.
  3. Contact us at sustainability@bellevuecollege.edu to set up a meeting about possible opportunities
A picture chart describing volunteer opportunities rising in difficult following the accordance of the salmon life cycle.
Egg Level 1

Who?

  • If you’re new to the topic of sustainability and climate justice. 
  • If you have limited time to give. 
  • If you’re a student club/program but has yet to explore the possibilities of how your club intersects with climate justice and sustainability.  

Time Commitment

If you have about 2-5 hours of time to give on a given day or if you’re looking for a one time commitment.

Support

A set task is predetermined by the Office of Sustainability and the volunteer works independently or as part of a group to work on the task.  

Typical Services

Office tasks and event help. 

Project Examples

  • Helping with office tasks, such as entering data or making buttons to handout at events. 
  • Volunteering at a sustainability event e.g.  Earth Week’s Earth Market or student housing rain garden work party.  
Fry Level 2

Who?

  • If you have an interest and/or exposure to sustainability topics. 
  • If you have reoccurring free time each week to give.  
  • If you’re looking for ways to initiate positive change on campus. 
  • If you’re a student club/program that has started brainstorming possible project ideas about climate justice and sustainability. 

Time Commitment

If you have time for a weekly obligation of 2-5 hours a week. 

Support

A project/task is either determined by the volunteer with the guidance of the Office of Sustainability or solely by the Office of Sustainability. The Office will provide support and assistance throughout the project/task.  

Typical Services

Project proposals, continuing projects, and educational tabling. 

Project Examples

  • Working on on-going and already established projects e.g. bioswale improvements and repair. 
  • Research a topic and write a proposal on how it can be implemented at BC.  
Adult Level 3

Who?

  • If you’re an Individual or small group that has a specific issue in mind and has started or is willing to brainstorm solutions and ideas to address the issue. 
  • If you’re looking for ways to initiate and create positive change on campus and in the surrounding community. 
  • If you’re looking to build your resume and gain leadership skills.  
  • If you can commit to working on a project for a quarter’s length of time.

Time Commitment

If you have a full quarter or multiple quarters to work on a project (spread out over time according to your schedule).  

Support

A project/task is determined by the volunteer with the guidance and input from the Office of Sustainability. The volunteer independently manages their time to complete the task within the agreed upon timeframe. The Office of Sustainability provides input and support throughout the project.  

Typical Services

Project execution, funding proposals, and presentations on research/projects

Project Examples

  • Securing solar panel funding
  • Starting a campaign on campus
  • Researching and presenting on a topic during Earth Week.  

Last Updated September 20, 2021