2005-2006 Conservation Advocate Application

							                         2009-2010 Conservation Advocate Application
       As a Conservation Advocate with UVa Sustainability, you will promote recycling, energy and
water conservation, and other environmental issues. You will promote these issues in your
dorm/residence area, throughout the University, and be a source of information for your peers.

        As a CA, you are a member of the UVa Sustainability student team and a resource for your
dorm’s residents and house or area council; it is important that you participate in both halves of the
position. CA Meetings will be held every other week, and you must attend these (Mondays OR
Wednesdays at 6:30 on the selected weeks, you may go to either day). You must communicate with and
participate in your house council to disseminate information. You also need to help with a few events
that UVa Sustainability organizes, such as America Recycles Day and Earth Day.

       We need CAs for all first-year dorms, and as many upper-class dorms as possible, so if you live
on Grounds (no matter where) then you can apply.

        Note, this is not a paid position, but it’s really fun to do (you get free stuff!), and it is not a very
large time commitment. You will learn about how to conserve and recycle, how to make contacts and
be a leader, and make friends! We are connected with most other environmental groups on Grounds, so
you will be kept in the loop with the green movement at UVa. Also, the CAs who enjoy working with
us and perform well may be eligible for a paid position in the rest of their years here as a student.
       ***Please email this application to sustainability@virginia.edu by 4pm Sept. 9***
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Name: _________________________________

Email Address: _______________@virginia.edu
     ***all information will be sent by email, including acceptance letter and meeting notes***
                               ***so you must check your email!***
UVA Address (Dorm Area, Specific Building, and Room number):
_______________________________________________________________________

School and Anticipated Major: __________________________
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    This isn’t like your college essay – there’s no need to be too formal. We just want to get a feel for who you are.
                          Please write at least a few sentences to a paragraph for questions 1-3.

    1. What sustainability issue are you most passionate about and why?
    2. What other activities are you interested in participating in at UVa?
    3. Have you previously participated in any recycling/conservation/environmental efforts
       before? If yes, please list and explain if necessary.
    4. Are you willing to stand out in a crowd during certain events, such as America Recycles
       Day and Earth Day?

       ***Please email this application to sustainability@virginia.edu by 4pm Sept. 9***

                                                  Questions?
                                 Contact Sustainability Outreach Coordinator
                                                 434-243-5231
                                        sustainability@virginia.edu
                                     http://sustainability.fm.virginia.edu