Recycling Ambassador Volunteer Hours Reporting
Report your volunteer hours in the community with this easy to use online form. If you have any questions or need any additional assistance please contact our office at 763-324-3400 or by email.
Need volunteers for your event?
Tell us about it! Fill out this online form to have your event listed below.
Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities
Contact the person listed to volunteer or sign-up online if that is an option. We value your safety. Please do not volunteer in person if it makes you uncomfortable or if you think you are sick. You will receive specific safety instructions for each event.
2022 Community Events
| Event Name | Location | Date | Time | Event Contact | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freedom Festival | Ham Lake Lions Park | July 2 | 3 p.m. -10:30 p.m. | Contact: kari@hamlakecc.org, 763-434-3011 Volunteers needed for waste stations and to set up organics for the event. | ||||
| 3M Open | TPC Twin Cities, 11444 Tournament Players Pkwy, Blaine, MN | July 18 - 24 | Various shifts | Contact: ahnika.hesbjerg@co.anoka.mn.us Volunteers needed for • Waste and Recycling Bin monitoring | ||||
| Multicultural Night to Unite | Sand Creek Park 1008 Northdale Blvd NW, Coon Rapids, MN 55448 | August 1 | 4:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. | Contact: Collen Sinclair, CSinclair@coonrapidsmn.gov Volunteers needed for helping with organics recycling. | ||||
| Monarch Festival | Sullivan Park 721 51st ave NE, Columbia Heights | Wednesday, August 17 | 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. | Contact: recycle@co.anoka.mn.us, veronicajj3@aol.com Curbside/ Drop-Off Organics recycling promotion | ||||
| Happy Days Festival | Ramsey Municipal Center, 7550 Sunwood Dr NW, Ramsey | September 10 |
| Contact: ahnika.hesbjerg@co.anoka.mn.us Table on organics recycling | ||||
| World Fest | Tom Ryan Park, Blaine | September 17 | 1 p.m. - 4.p.m. | Contact: Joy Handt, jhandt@blainemn.gov, 763-717-2724 Volunteers needed to help with waste stations and an educational table, sign-up here https://www.blainemn.gov/FormCenter/Parks-and-Recreation-19/World-Fest-Exhibitor-Booth-Application-172 | ||||
| Nowthen Heritage Festival | Nowthen Memorial Park, 19888 Nowthen Blvd. September | September 24 | Shift 1: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. Shift 2: 2 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. | Contact: Mary Rainville, nowthenheritagefestival@gmail.com, 612-964-5228 . Two volunteers needed per shift to monitor waste stations. |
Fix-It Clinics
Fixers, sewers and general volunteers needed at upcoming events throughout the year.
Contact Recycling & Resource Solutions at 763-324-3400 or recycle@co.anoka.mn.us to sign up as a volunteer at the upcoming events.
Linwood Recycling Center
Organize the reuse area, help move items around the site and simply help where needed.
Contact Paul Deuth at 651-462-2812 or recycling@linwoodtownship.org
Multifamily Recycling Program
Refer your apartment, condo or townhome to get recycling help. Recycling Ambassadors are needed to connect Anoka County with multifamily properties. The county can provide free recycling resources, such as recycling bins, labels, tote bags and more, through the Anoka County Multifamily Recycling Program.
Contact Recycling & Resource Solutions at 763-324-3400 or recycle@co.anoka.mn.us.
Business Recycling Program
Refer your workplace or place of worship to get recycling help, start an organics (food waste) collection program or reduce waste. The county will work with you and the organization to plan and implement waste improvements. Free recycling resources include color-coded recycling bins, labels, employee training and more. Master Recyclers can help by being a project lead and specific improvements such as labeling bins.
Sign up online to get a free, onsite assessment and learn more about free resources or contact Recycling & Resource Solutions at 763-324-3400 or recycle@co.anoka.mn.us.