Volunteer to help spread the word - Choose to Reuse Campaign
Do you want to promote reuse and reduce single-use waste in the restaurant industry while earning MR hours?
Waste-Free Advocates is partnering with Metro’s Choose to Reuse campaign. We're organizing groups of volunteers to do in-person outreach to restaurants and spread the news that they can now accept customer-owned reusable containers!
Sign up for the virtual training on Sept 10th from 6:30-7:30. The training is a requirement to attend an In-Person Canvassing Event. If you already attended the March training, you don't need to attend again.
There are two canvassing options - you can choose to volunteer for either or both! We'll meet in Downtown Hillsboro on Thurs, Sept 17th from 1:30-5pm and in Beaverton on Sunday, Sept 20th from 1:30- 5pm. Snacks will be available. The virtual training will be given in English, but bi-lingual skills are a plus for this volunteer opportunity - though not required.
Both the training and in-person canvassing count as Master Recycler volunteer hours!
Please contact director@wastefreeadvocates.org with any questions.
Spread the Word - Applications Now Open for the Washington County Class
¡Bienvenidos a los voluntarios bilingües!
Help us spread the word! Applications for the Washington County Master Recycler class closes December 9th.
Tell people you talk with while volunteering.
Share the application on your social media, local Nextdoor, or neighborhood group while sharing what the program means to you.
Still need to get set up with Better Impact?
(Expertos y expertas en reciclaje, por favor continúen reportando sus horas a Sergio.)
We have switched to using Better Impact for logging volunteer hours and signing up for events.
If you have not logged in yet or need help, please reach out to MasterRecycler@OregonMetro.gov. We can send you your username, temporary password, and resources to get you started.
Program News: Stacy will be out on maternity leave August 24th - January 4th.
Who should you contact if you need anything during this time?
Hans Kumler, the Master Recycler Program Assistant, is managing the Master Recycler email during this time (MasterRecycler@OregonMetro.gov). He can help you with Better Impact, hours reporting, etc.
For event support and resources, make sure to contact your Local Government liaison:
Beaverton: Nic Knoll (he/him), NKnoll@BeavertonOregon.gov
Clackamas: Colleen Johnston (she/her), CJohnston@Clackamas.us
Gresham: Paige DuBose (they/them), Paige.DuBose@GreshamOregon.gov
Portland: Dakota Tangredi (he/him/el), Dakota.Tangredi@PortlandOregon.gov
Washington: Ricardo Palazuelos (he/him/el), Ricardo_Palazuelos@WashingtonCountyOr.gov
Centro Cultural: Sergio Garcia Cruz (he/him/el), SGarcia@CentroCultural.org
North by Northeast: Sharetta Butcher-Watson (she/her), SButcher@NxNEClinic.org
A huge thank you to our local government and community partners for keeping our volunteers supported during this time!
Appreciations / Agradecimientos
Quincenturions
These Master Recyclers are Quincenturion and get to wear a 500 hour quincenturion button next to their Master Recycler badge.
Estos Expertos en Reciclaje son Quincenturión y pueden usar un botón de Quincenturión de 500 horas junto a su insignia de Expertos en Reciclaje.
Sergio García Cruz (Class/Clase 73)
Sergio García Cruz (Class 73) has reached 500 hours and is a Quincenturion. Working with Centro Cultural, he has served as the heart of the Expertos en Reciclaje program. A mentor for many Spanish speaking Master Recyclers, Sergio can often be found tabling at events and presenting to community members about the benefits of recycling. Thank you, Sergio for making such a lasting impact in the community!
Sergio García Cruz (Clase 73) ha alcanzado las 500 horas de servicio, convirtiéndose en un Quincenturión. En colaboración con Centro Cultural, ha sido el corazón del programa Expertos en Reciclaje. Como mentor de muchos Expertos en Reciclaje de habla hispana, es habitual ver a Sergio atendiendo puestos informativos en eventos y explicando a los miembros de la comunidad los beneficios del reciclaje. ¡Gracias, Sergio, por dejar una huella tan duradera en la comunidad!
CENTURIONS
These Master Recyclers are Centurions and get to wear a 100 hour centurion button next to their Master Recycler badge.
Estos Expertas/os en Reciclaje son centuriones y pueden usar un botón de centurión de 100 horas junto a su insignia de Experto en Recilaje.
Amalia Rauda (Class/Clase 86)
Amalia Rauda (Class 86) has reached 100 hours and is a Centurion. Amalia is an active mentor to Master Recyclers in her community and frequently volunteers her time sharing tips on how to recycle at home. Thank you, Amalia!
Amalia Rauda (Clase 86) ha alcanzado las 100 horas y se ha convertido en Centurión. Amalia es una mentora activa para los Expertos en Reciclaje de su comunidad y dedica su tiempo como voluntaria a compartir consejos sobre cómo reciclar en casa. ¡Gracias, Amalia
Certified
These Master Recyclers have reached 30 hours and are now officially certified!
¡Estos Expertas/os en Reciclaje han llegado a las 30 horas y ahora están oficialmente certificados!
Jill Evans (Class/Clase 97)
Jill Evans (Class 97) has reached 30 hours and is a Master Recycler. Jill has volunteered her time throughout Washington County, helping with Repair Fairs and at James’ Recycling events. She also regularly attends opportunities for continuing education and trainings offered to Master Recyclers. Thank you, Jill!
Jill Evans (Clase 97) ha completado 30 horas y se ha convertido en una Experta en Reciclaje. Jill ha dedicado su tiempo como voluntaria en todo el condado de Washington, colaborando en ferias de reparación y en los eventos de reciclaje de James’ Recycling. También participa regularmente en actividades de formación continua y capacitación dirigidas a los Expertos en Reciclaje. ¡Gracias, Jill!
Ramona Guzman (Class 86) has reached 30 hours and is a Master Recycler. Ramona has volunteered her time throughout Washington County, helping with events organized by Centro Cultural and at school events in her community. Thank you, Ramona!
Ramona Guzman (Clase 86) ha completado 30 horas y es una Experta en Reciclaje. Ramona ha dedicado su tiempo como voluntaria en todo el condado de Washington, colaborando en eventos organizados por Centro Cultural y en actividades escolares de su comunidad. ¡Gracias, Ramona!
Cub Hale (Class 97) has reached 30 hours and is a Master Recycler. Cub frequently volunteers their time with James’ Recycling at events in Portland. Thank you, Cub!
Cub Hale (Clase 97) ha completado 30 horas y es un Experto en Reciclaje. Cub dedica su tiempo con frecuencia a colaborar como voluntario con James’ Recycling en eventos en Portland. ¡Gracias, Cub!
Adrienne Wallace (Class/Clase 89)
Adrienne Wallace (Class 89) has reached 30 hours and is a Master Recycler. Adrienne serves on the board of Waste Free Advocates and volunteers her time organizing and participating in events promoting waste prevention strategies to folks in Portland. Thank you, Adrienne!
Adrienne Wallace (Clase 89) ha completado 30 horas y es una Experta en Reciclaje. Adrienne forma parte de la junta directiva de Waste Free Advocates y dedica su tiempo como voluntaria a organizar y participar en eventos que promueven estrategias de prevención de residuos entre los habitantes de Portland. ¡Gracias, Adrienne!
Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities
The Volunteer Calendar has moved onto Better Impact. You can view it by logging in and clicking on Opportunities at the top.
Still need help logging in? Email MasterRecycler@OregonMetro.gov
** Events marked with a double asterisk (**) below are events where you won’t be alone. Great if you are new to tabling or getting back to volunteering after a break!
Portland
All volunteer opportunities filled, thank you.
East County
No events.
Clackamas County
**Hilltop Health and Safety Fair - Tabling (recycling and reducing food waste)
Saturday, September 19th, 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
Oregon City - Join Master Recyclers Suki Winfrey, Diane Peterson and Jared Eschweiler (outdoors)
Beaverton / Washington County
**Sherwood Repair Fair
Saturday, August 15th, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Sherwood Public Library (indoors) **This is a two step sign up! 1) sign up on Better Impact to add it to your volunteer calendar, 2) sign up with the event organizers here**
**Tigard Repair Fair
Sunday, September 20th, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Tigard Public Library (indoors) **This is a two step sign up! 1) sign up on Better Impact to add it to your volunteer calendar, 2) sign up with the event organizers here**
**Cedar Mill Repair Fair
Saturday, September 26th, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Cedar Mill Community Library (indoors) **This is a two step sign up! 1) sign up on Better Impact to add it to your volunteer calendar, 2) sign up with the event organizers here**
ONLINE
No events.
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