Are you looking for meaningful ways to help restore the planet, learn about renewable energy or sustainable living, and become a part of a community of solution-seeking individuals?
As a nonprofit organization, the Solar Living Institute relies greatly upon the help of dedicated volunteers. If you would like to lend a hand and spend some time with the Solar Living Institute staff on various projects, please volunteer your services to the Institute. Volunteers are needed for:
We welcome your involvement and hope to hear from you soon! Please read the volunteer policy below before filling out the application form. Fax the completed form to 707.472.2498, or send via mail, or request one via email.
Volunteer Policy
Volunteer & work/trade arrangements must be made in advance of arriving at SLI to volunteer.
After we receive your application it will be forwarded to department supervisors for review; they will contact you if your skills match current projects. If you are not contacted, we will keep your application on file for future volunteer opportunities.
Workshop/Trade requires 16 hours of work per each day of class that you would like to take. All hours must be completed prior to attending class.
Hosting Work/Trade volunteers receive 1 free workshop day in exchange for hosting a 1 day workshop.
No holding of spots for volunteers for a particular workshop in advance of performing volunteer time.
No Workshop/Trades for 5 day Intensive classes such as PV200 & PV300.
Workshop/Trade on a space available basis.
Public transportation in the Hopland area is limited and we do not provide transportation.
Must be 18 yrs of age & older to participate – younger volunteer participation can be arranged on a per person basis.
No pets.
No children.
On-site camping at the Solar Living Center is prohibited from Nov. 1 through March 31. Volunteer camping on-site requires 4 hours of work per person staying. 1 week maximum stay; can be re-negotiated for one additional week depending on work available.
Workshop/Trade and volunteer overnight stay at the Solar Living Center by prior approval only.
Camping privileges at the Solar Living Center include access to showers, restroom, primitive kitchen facilities, electricity & water. Reservations must be made to camp.
At the Solar Living Center, RV’s are permitted on a space available basis. Reservations must be made.
Intern village area at the Solar Living Center is off-limits to volunteers & campers.
Thank you for your interest – we appreciate your contribution!
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