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Recruiting Volunteers

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Trash? NO! Think "Sorting Station":
Contamination happens easily: all it takes is one person to put any item in the wrong bin. That's why having on-site volunteer monitors to assist event-goers is vital to pulling off recycling and composting at events. And no longer do you have just trash containers. Create Sorting Stations featuring recycling, food scraps and trash.
 

Prevent Contamination!
Each sorting station should feature a trained volunteer who assists attendees, ensures  there is no contamination between  bins, and helps increase public awareness. Your team of volunteers could include:
•   Local student groups or sports teams
•   Local businesses
•   Community groups or like-minded organizations
 
1) Determine how many volunteers you need. Create a map of your event for determining number and location of sorting stations, and identify where and when people need to be assigned.
2) Recruit Staff/Volunteers. Reach out to your community groups or local businesses. Use social media, Front Porch Forum, newspapers, your email lists and website, to get the word out. Create a free sign up form using Google, or your own website platform to create a database of interested volunteers.
3) Train and Schedule. Now it's time to get a commitment.  Let your volunteers know when and how long they will be required to work for, and what will be provided to them (free ticket, snacks, t-shirt, training, etc). Set-up a training date to go over your venue map, schedule shifts and delegate roles, and work out all the details of your event with your team.

Volunteer & Staff Training for "Zero Waste"

Training Volunteers:  
You will need to make sure your staff and volunteers are on board with your zero waste program, and are clear about their roles.  The training should include information about:
  • general requirements for recycling at events
  • what materials can (and cannot) be recycled (and/or composted).  (Providing physical examples of the types of things they will see at the event will be MOST helpful)
  • positive ways to help attendees and vendors get discarded materials into the correct collection bin
  • where collected materials belong and how they need to be treated
  • a pocket quick guide to use a reference if they forget
​Recycling in Vermont - a quick list.

Interested in becoming a Waste Warrior?

Learn More or Sign Up!

Staff & Volunteer Resources

  • Print our Quick Tips for what goes into each bin, for your staff and volunteers.
  • FAQ: Here's printable information on Frequently asked questions on "Zero Waste", definitions, and common questions.
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Office  | 137 Barre St, Montpelier VT 05602-3618| 802-229-9383 | comments@cvswmd.org
Office Hours: M - F, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
ARCC  | 540 No. Main St, Barre VT 05641 | 802-476-1900  
ARCC Hours: M, W, F, 10:30 am - 5:30 pm and 3rd Saturdays, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
ARCC Closed for Lunch: M, W, F, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm 

*CVSWMD Member Towns: 
Barre City, Barre Town, Berlin, Bradford, Calais, Chelsea, Duxbury, East Montpelier, Fairlee, Hardwick, Middlesex, Montpelier, Orange, Plainfield, Tunbridge, Walden, Washington, Williamstown, and Woodbury. 
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