Recycling Ambassador Volunteer Opportunities
After training is complete, ambassadors are expected to volunteer for at least 30 hours to apply their skills toward minimizing waste and educating others about waste reduction, recycling, and composting.
Recycling Ambassadors have the option to either create their own volunteer opportunities focused on waste reduction or participate in other community events listed below. Flexibility is provided to Recycling Ambassadors to choose opportunities that suit their interests.
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By tracking your volunteer time, you can maintain an official record of your progress towards fulfilling the 30-hour volunteer commitment and help us recognize the benefits of the Recycling Ambassador program.
Volunteer Opportunities
2023 Community Events
| Event Name | Location | Date/Time | Activity & Details | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linwood Recycling Center Ongoing throughout 2023 | 22817 Typo Creek Drive, Stacy | Tuesday Thursday Saturday | Organize the reuse area and other materials around recycling center. Promote organics recycling program to incoming customers. | Contact: Paul Deuth |
| Reuse Event | Anoka County Fairgrounds, 3200 St. Francis Blvd NW, Anoka | Saturday, May 20 3 p.m. - 7 p.m. | Ambassadors needed to help with event set-up, clean-up, item organization, and intake/check-out of items for reuse | Contact: Kathryn.Jordan@co.anoka.mn.us |
| Reuse Event | Anoka County Fairgrounds, 3200 St. Francis Blvd NW, Anoka | Sunday, May 21 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. | Ambassadors needed to help with event set-up, clean-up, item organization, and intake/check-out of items for reuse. | Contact: Kathryn.Jordan@co.anoka.mn.us |
| Anoka County Fix-It Clinic | Spring Lake Park High School. - Cafeteria, enter at door 29 1100 81st Ave NE Spring Lake Park | Saturday, June 3 9:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Ambassadors who have skills in soldering, electronics repair, electrical repair, sewing, and general tinkering are needed to help repair items | Contact: Jill.Curran@co.anoka.mn.us |
| Reuse Event | Laurie LaMotte Memorial Park, 6970 LaMotte Dr, Centerville | Friday, June 16 3 p.m. - 7 p.m. | Ambassadors needed to help with event set-up, clean-up, item organization, and intake/check-out of items for reuse. | Contact: Kathryn.Jordan@co.anoka.mn.us |
| Reuse Event | Laurie LaMotte Memorial Park, 6970 LaMotte Dr, Centerville | Saturday, June 17, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. | Ambassadors needed to help with event set-up, clean-up, item organization, and intake/check-out of items for reuse | Contact: Kathryn.Jordan@co.anoka.mn.us |
| Anoka Riverfest & Craft Fair | Anoka City Hall, 2015 First Ave North, Anoka MN 55303 | Saturday, July 8th 8:30pm -12pm 1pm – 5:30pm | Monitor recycling and organics in the food court during event. Help keep contamination out of containers and work with vendors to know what is compostable. Volunteers can also walk around and enjoy the fair! (2-3) Ambassadors are needed for set up, monitoring and tear down. | Contact: Pam Bowman pbowman@ci.anoka.mn.us (763) 576-2725 |
| Anoka County Fix-It Clinic | Northtown Library | Saturday, August 5 9:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Ambassadors who have skills in soldering, electronics repair, electrical repair, sewing, and general tinkering are needed to help repair items | Contact: Jill.Curran@co.anoka.mn.us |
| Blue Heron Days | Community Greens | Saturday, August 19 TBD | (1-2) Ambassadors to table about recycling (1-3) Ambassadors to assist with waste station monitoring | Contact: recyclingintern@linolakes.us |
| Anoka County Fix-It Clinic | Senior Center at East Bethel City Hall | Saturday, October 7 9:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Ambassadors who have skills in soldering, electronics repair, electrical repair, sewing, and general tinkering are needed to help repair items | Contact: Jill.Curran@co.anoka.mn.us |
| Anoka County Fix-It Clinic | Anoka City Hall - Community Room | Saturday, November 4 9:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Ambassadors who have skills in soldering, electronics repair, electrical repair, sewing, and general tinkering are needed to help repair items | Contact: Jill.Curran@co.anoka.mn.us |
| Anoka County Fix-It Clinic | Centennial Library - Community Room | Saturday, November 4 9:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Ambassadors who have skills in soldering, electronics repair, electrical repair, sewing, and general tinkering are needed to help repair items | Contact: Jill.Curran@co.anoka.mn.us |
Ongoing Volunteer Opportunities
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.
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