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July 2017

Recycling:

Volunteer Ongoing: Wednesday – Saturday, Community Recycling Centers

Wed, Jul 19, 2017 @ 9:00 am -
Sat, Mar 17, 2018 @ 5:00 pm Two Locations to Choose From, Kansas City, MO

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Help your community and the environment by volunteering at one of our Community Recycling Centers! This outdoor volunteer opportunity is great for students who need to complete service learning hours this semester. Volunteers assist the recycling center site manager with various duties, such as breaking down cardboard, assisting patrons, etc. Flexible shifts – Wednesday through Saturday. Two locations to choose from!

The Metro North Recycling Center is located north of the river at 8740 N Summit Street KCMO 64155. We have a special need for Saturday volunteers to help at the Metro North location. The Red Bridge Recycling Center is located at 5200 E. Red Bridge Rd., Kansas City, MO 64137 in the KCATA Park-and-Ride commuter parking lot.

On Saturdays, at the Metro North location, we are able to work with small groups (max 6 volunteers). All volunteers must register in advance. Contact Amy Smith at 816-561-1087 or email, mentioning your preferred location and volunteer date/time.

We apologize that we are not able to offer or sign off on court-mandated community service or disciplinary service.

Recycling:

(Cancelled) Volunteer: Ripple amGLASSadors – Neighborhood Canvassing

Sat, Jul 22, 2017 @ 8:30 am -
Sat, Jul 22, 2017 @ 11:30 am IKEA, 6000 Ikea Way
Merriam, KS 66202

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Neighborhood Canvassing

In Partnership with Ripple Glass

Saturday, July 22, 8:30 – 11:30 am

Great Opportunity for a Small Group!

Cancelled due to extreme heat. Stay tuned for more dates!

Are you passionate about recycling? Volunteer with us in a new outreach partnership with Ripple Glass! We’ll go door-to-door in neighborhoods near IKEA, leaving doorhangers to let residents know about a new Ripple Glass recycling drop-off bin near their neighborhood! This is an easy, stress-free way to get outside and help increase recycling rates in our region!

Each volunteer will get a t-shirt exclusive to this partnership project. We will also provide snacks, water, and maps. BONUS! This fall, at the end of the campaign we will have a party for canvassing volunteers, thanks to Ripple Glass!

Min age: 18. Online advance registration required; click Register button below. Immediately after registering, volunteers will receive an auto-email with more information. If this date doesn’t work for you, and you have a group, we may be able to set up a special date just for your group! Questions: Contact Erin, 816-561-1061 ext. 145, or email Erin.bopp@bridgingthegap.org.

We apologize that we are not able to offer or sign off on court-mandated community service or disciplinary service.

Recycling:

Volunteer: Urgent Request – Metro North Recycling Center

Sat, Jul 22, 2017 @ 9:00 am -
Sat, Jul 22, 2017 @ 5:00 pm Metro North Community Recycling Center, 8740 N Summit Street
Kansas City, 64155

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Saturday July 22, flexible shifts

Metro North Recycling Center

8740 N Summit Street
Kansas City, 64155

Can you and a friend be our eco-heroes and volunteer for a few hours on Saturday, July 22? Morning shift: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM. Afternoon shift: 1:00 – 5:00 pm, but we can be flexible.

Help your community and the environment by volunteering at our Metro North Community Recycling Center! This outdoor volunteer opportunity is great for students who want to stay busy during the summer or gain more experience. Volunteers assist the recycling center site manager with various duties, such as breaking down cardboard, assisting patrons, etc. Min age: 8, with parent. (10 yrs old for youth groups). Max group size: 6.

Metro North Community Recycling Center is located north of the river. All volunteers must register in advance. Contact Amy Smith at 816-561-1087 or email volunteer@bridgingthegap.org. We apologize that we are not able to offer or sign off on court-mandated community service or disciplinary service.

Litter:

Volunteer: Neighborhood Litter Cleanups; July through September

Mon, Jul 24, 2017 @ 8:30 am -
Sat, Sep 30, 2017 @ 11:30 am

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Neighborhood Litter Cleanups

Ongoing, summer

Volunteer with us and help clean up litter in our metropolitan area neighborhoods! This is a great opportunity for groups! Flexible locations and times. Contact Erin for more information. Erin.bopp@bridgingthegap.org or call 816-561-1061 ext. 145.

Min age: varies, based on the cleanup site.

We apologize that we are not able to offer or sign off on court-mandated community service or disciplinary service.

Litter:

Volunteer: Business District Litter Cleanups; July through September

Mon, Jul 24, 2017 @ 8:30 am -
Sat, Sep 30, 2017 @ 11:00 am

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Dates TBD. Location: Kansas City, Missouri

July through September

Great Opportunity for Corporate Groups!

Volunteer to clean up litter with us in business districts in Kansas City, Missouri! Working in pairs, we will document litter to discover what’s most often found around businesses. The data will be used to engage and educate businesses to improve the water quality of the Blue River by decreasing litter. This is a pilot program funded by the City of Kansas City, Missouri. Come be a part of this exciting new project! Exact locations TBD.

All volunteers will receive a snazzy “volunteer” t-shirt! We will provide litter grabbers, safety vests, trash bags and gloves.

Min age: 18 and older.

We may be able to arrange a special workday for groups on a mutually convenient date. To discuss options, contact Erin, Litter Abatement Program Manager, erin.bopp@bridgingthegap.org or 816-561-1061, ext. 145.

We apologize that we are not able to offer or sign off on court-mandated community service.

Recycling:

Volunteer: E-waste and Shredding Event

Fri, Jul 28, 2017 @ 8:15 am -
Fri, Jul 28, 2017 @ 1:30 pm Sprint Center, 1407 Grand Blvd
Kansas City, MO 64106 United States

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E-Waste and Shredding Event Volunteers

Friday, 7/28, 8:15 am – 1:30 pm

Great Opportunity for a Small Group!

In partnership with Sprint Center, we are hosting an electronics recycling and secure document shredding event on Friday, July 28! Volunteers will help greet patrons, direct traffic, distribute literature, and unload materials from vehicles.

All volunteers must register in advance. To volunteer, contact Cassandra at 816-561-1091 or email cassandra.ford@bridgingthegap.org. Min age: 14.

We apologize, we are not able to sign off on court-appointed or disciplinary community service requirements.

November 2017

Green Business Network:

Event: Fall Social at Boulevard Brewery

Mon, Nov 13, 2017 @ 5:30 pm -
Mon, Nov 13, 2017 @ 7:30 pm Boulevard Brewery, 2501 Southwest Boulevard
Kansas City, MO 64108 United States

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It’s everyone’s favorite annual event – the Green Business Network’s fall social at Boulevard Brewery! Join us for tasty local brew and Waldo Pizza as we celebrate the fall season and wind down our 2017 season of events. Stay tuned for registration details.