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Glassroots Education Coordinator 2024-2025
 
 
 
Glassroots is reimagining recycling by diverting waste from our landfills, turning it into a resource for our community, combating environmental racism, and increasing environmental education and access to recycling. Our four goals are: 1. To divert “waste” from landfills by hosting free drop-off glass recycling for all Louisiana residents three days a week. Glassroots’ partner organization, Glass Half Full, also coordinates residential and commercial glass pick-ups. Together, Glassroots and Glass Half Full divert upwards of 100,000 pounds of glass every month from thousands of recyclers. 2. To convert that glass into a resource that benefits the community that recycles it. Once the glass reaches the warehouse, Glassroots’ partner organization, Glass Half Full, crushes glass into fine sand or gravel which can be utilized to solve a host of challenges, from disaster relief sandbags to research for coastal restoration, to green construction, and even Mardi Gras beads. Glassroots then distributes resources to the community. 3. Combating environmental racism head-on. Glassroots does this by decreasing landfill waste, educating residents on the importance of recycling, increasing access to recycling, and activating volunteers to meet community needs before and after climate change-related natural disasters. 4. To increase access to environmental education. Glassroots partners with community organizations and schools to promote recycling and environmental education for young people and adults. In 2021, Glassroots piloted a curriculum for K12 students to learn about the benefits of recycling. In 2022, the partnership expanded to multiple schools across New Orleans. In 2023 and 2024, Glassroots has developed new environmental education curricula with an emphasis on service-learning experiences for K-12 and college students.
 
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Member Duties : The Education VISTA will add capacity to implement environmental education programs in partnerships with local schools; strengthen curriculum and resources for K-12 environmental education utilizing recycled materials; create social media content targeted to young audiences that promotes environmental education; and research efforts to promote environmental education for low-income communities.
 
Program Benefits : Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend ,  Relocation Allowance ,  Living Allowance ,  Health Coverage* ,  Childcare assistance if eligible ,  Stipend ,  Training ,  Education award upon successful completion of service . 
 
 
*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits.
 
Terms :
Permits working at another job during off hours ,  Permits attendance at school during off hours ,  Car recommended . 
 
Service Areas :
Environment ,  Education ,  Disaster Relief ,  Community Outreach . 
 
Skills :
Public Speaking ,  Education ,  Team Work ,  Environment ,  Non-Profit Management . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
Glassroots Education Coordinator 2024-2025
Program Start/End Date
11/04/2024  -   11/03/2025
Work Schedule Full Time
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None
Program Locations LOUISIANA  
Languages
English
Accepting Applications
From  08/29/2024  To  10/11/2024 
Contact Sebastian Brumfield Mejia
3935 Louisa St
New Orleans   LA   70126
2253976881
sbm@weareglassroots.org
weareglassroots.org
Listing ID 124174

       

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