This opportunity is curated through the UF TESI Environmental Leaders Network. Opportunities posted through the Network may not be affiliated with the Florida Museum or TESI, but are shared with UF undergraduate students who want to learn more about environmental research, education and outreach, and civic engagement. 

Opportunity title

Ongoing Individual or Group Volunteering Opportunities

Host organization/department

The Repurpose Project

Description

The Repurpose Project has ongoing opportunities for individual volunteers or groups of volunteers. These can range from organizing a section of the store, sorting interesting materials, helping with yard work, and helping clean up and organize materials in the store’s yard. Other opportunities are available for specific skill sets as well. We love volunteers who can come regularly on the same days and times, and we also take groups or individuals who want to come just once. Please e-mail ahead of time so we can schedule when you would come volunteers@repurposeproject.org.

Why should students participate?

The Repurpose Project is an environmental nonprofit whose mission is to divert usable goods from the landfill and redirect them to the public to help people and the planet. We have operated in Gainesville for 11 years and we rely on volunteers to help push us forward and to stay organized. The mining, deforestation, manufacturing, packaging, and shipping of all our stuff cause an immense amount of carbon pollution and environmental destruction and is not sustainable. We believe that a sustainable and healthy world is possible, and we are doing the work that practices and teaches this.

Who can students contact for more information?