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Site: Bike Works
Address: 3709 S Ferdinand St. Seattle WA 98118
Location: Bike Works is in the Columbia City Neighborhood in URL www.bikeworks.org
South Seattle.
Overview: Bike Works builds sustainable communities by educating youth and promoting bicycling. We
provide youth with education, job skills, and positive after-school activities, and we encourage
bicycling as an environmentally-sound, healthy, and fun transportation choice. Our programs are
Earn-a-Bike, YouthVentures bike club, and the Community Bike Shop. Students learn bike repair
and work to earn their own bikes in
Earn-a-Bike. In clubs, youth learn safe riding skills on and off-road and enjoy many facets of
bicycling. The Community Bike Shop serves the
community by selling used bikes, providing bike repair, and donating bikes to community groups.
Contact: Tina Bechler Contact Phone/Email: (206) 725-9408 volunteers@bikeworks.org
Bus Direction Busline(s): Take the #48 South to the Columbia City Business District.
> Take stop closest to Ferdinand and walk east down Ferdinand. You can also
> take Bus #9 to Rainier and Ferdinand.
Driving Directions: Take Rainier Avenue South to the Columbia
> City Business District. Head west on Ferdinand street about half a block.
> Bike Works is on the left hand side of the street.

Position Title: Earn-a-Bike Mentor Saturdays Bike Works
Positions Available: 2 Position Hours: Saturdays 2-5 pm
Description Description:
Students work with Earn-a-Bike and bike repair classes, helping with repairs and assisting Bike
Works' students aged 9-17. This is a great opportunity to be a mentor to youth and help with hands
on learning, while they themselves are learning.

For this position a student should possess the following skills:
Interested in bike repair (but prior skills are not necessary as training is provided). Able to work well
and interact with youth. A sense of humor.

For this position, a student can expect to complete the following project or tasks:
The heart of our organization is helping youth learn to work on bikes and complete tasks while
working with others. The student will work with the youth on this for the duration of their classes (8
weeks).
Through active participation and engagement with our diverse classes, students should be able to
learn more about the greater Seattle community and their roles within this community.

Background check requirement
Orientation Information October 15th at 3:00 pm at Bikeworks. Alternate orientation by appointment if
necessary.

Position Title: Earn-a-Bike Mentor Thursdays Bike Works
Positions Available: 2 Position Hours: Tuesdays 3:30-6:30 pm (until 11/18), 4-6 pm after
Description Description:
Students work with Earn-a-Bike and bike repair classes, helping with repairs and assisting Bike
Works' students aged 9-17. This is a great opportunity to be a mentor to youth and help with hands
on learning, while they themselves are learning.

Background check requirement
Orientation Information October 15th at 3:00 pm at Bikeworks. Alternate orientation by appointment if
necessary.

Position Title: Earn-a-Bike Mentor Tuesdays Bike Works
Positions Available: 2 Position Hours: Tuesdays 3:30-6:30 pm (until 11/18), 4-6 pm after
Description Description:
Students work with Earn-a-Bike and bike repair classes, helping with repairs and assisting Bike
Works' students aged 9-17. This is a great opportunity to be a mentor to youth and help with hands
on learning, while they themselves are learning.

Background check requirement.
Orientation Information October 15th at 3:00 pm at Bikeworks. Alternate orientation by appointment if
necessary.

Site: Community Coalition for Environmental Justice
Address: 2820 East Cherry Seattle WA 98122
Location: Behind the YMCA next to SYPP URL www.ccej.org
Overview: Mission: Our mission is to build a community coalition, which identifies and eliminates
environmental injustice, and advocates for and creates environmental justice. We believe that
environmental justice is a basic human right and that environmental health, safety and beauty
should be enjoyed by all. We believe that "no" community should bare the brunt of environmental
hazards.

are a multiethnic, non-profit, multi-issue organization working to achieve environmental, economic
and social justice through community organizing, activism and advocacy. We are the first and
largest environmental justice group in the Seattle area. We have four projects: Environmental
Justice Youth Advocates which is a youth environmental leadership project, Northwest
Environmental & Economic Justice Alliance (NEEJA) which is an alliance of tribes and grassroots
environmental justice groups in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, & Alaska. We also organize the South
Seattle Toxics Project which involves educating people about the Olympic Pipeline and the South
End Odor.
We believe that environmental justice is a basic human right and that environmental health, safety
and beauty should be enjoyed by all. We believe that "no" community should bare the brunt of
environmental hazards.

We have a proven track record of success in our organizing which is exhibited by two victories
where we eliminated sources of air toxins in the South Park and Beacon Hill neighborhoods. For
example in November 1998, we eliminated a major source of dioxin in the environment by
successfully influencing the Veterans Administration Hospital to shut down its medical waste
incinerator. In 2001, we ended a six-year struggle to stop Long Painting Company from emitting
toxic paint fumes in the South Park neighborhood. Due to pressure put on my CCEJ members, the
company decided to relocate to an industrial area. Because of our efforts, they are being
monitored more closely to ensure they do not pose a health threat at their new location.
Contact: Yalonda Sinde Contact Phone/Email: (206) 720-0285 justice@ccej.org
justice@ccej.org
Bus Direction 48: get off at 23rd and Cherry, walk east (street numbers should be getting higher) on Cherry
until 29th. CCEJ is behind the YWCA
3: get off at 29th and Cherry. CCEJ is behind the YWCA
8: get off at Cherry and MLK. Go east one block to 29th. CCEJ is behind the YWCA
Driving Directions: South on 15th, Left on Pacific Ave, Right onto Montlake Blvd, cross Montlake bridge, go
straight onto 23rd until Cherry. Turn Left on Cherry, left on 29th.

Position Title: Community Outreach Assistant Community Coalition for
Environmental Justice
Positions Available: 1 Position Hours: 3-5 hrs/wk any day
Description Supervisor: Yalonda Sinde

Recommended skills: Likes working with people, outgoing with public relations skills, experience
using of Publisher or Adobe Pagemaker desktop publishing software a plus, but not required. Good
coordinating skills. Ability to handle multiple tasks.

Job description (please be specific):

1. Identify opportunities for CCEJ to table at events.
2. Work with volunteer coordinator to recruit people to staff information tables at events.
3. Create email list of like-minded organizations.
4. Create outreach materials using Publisher or Adobe Pagemaker in partnership with Director and
other staff.

Your Expectations: Punctuality, good work ethic, ability to work in a small office setting.
Willingness to accept constructive guidance from Executive Director. Willingness to take on
additional tasks when needed.
Orientation Information As soon as you have been referred to CCEJ, contact Yalonda to arrange for an
orientation during the week of October 11-15.

Position Title: Event Coordinator Assistant Community Coalition for
Environmental Justice
Positions Available: 1 Position Hours: 3-5 hrs/wk any day
Description Supervisor: Yalonda Sinde

Recommended skills: Likes to work with people. Willingness to do the grunt work involved in
coordinating events, such as, photocopying, making phone calls, filing, desktop publishing and
coordinating mailings and postering for events.

Job description (please be specific):
1. Create flyers for events. (Director will provide the event title, location and time).
2. Coordinate and mail invitations.
3. Call and personally invite people from list/s provided by the Director.
4. Put up posters at to entice relevant audiences.
5. Help recruit volunteers to help at events.
6. Help setup and cleanup at events.

Your Expectations:

Ability to work in a small setting, willingness to take constructive guidance from an experienced
coordinator, must be willing to do additional tasks required to organize an event.
Orientation Information As soon as you have been referred to CCEJ, contact Yalonda to arrange for an
orientation during the week of October 11-15.

Site: EarthCorps
Address: 6310 NE 74th St. Building #30 #201E Seattle WA 98109
Location: Office is located within the old Navy Base on the URL http://www.earthcorps.org/
second floor of building 11 which is located west of
Hanger 27. Chris is located in room
#116.
Overview: Environmental Restoration: We work with dozens of partner organizations to restore our
environment to a natural balance and to maximize safe public access to open spaces while
minimizing negative environmental impacts. Training and Education: Our program participants are
young adults, ages 18-24, who are seeking to gain hands-on experience in the environmental field.
All of our programs involve intensive field skills training combined with classroom and field
education.

Cross Cultural Understanding: We bring young adults from environmental non-profits (NGO's)
around the world to receive conservation training, exchange ideas, and practice teamwork and
leadership skills with their US peers.

Volunteerism and Community Involvement: Our participants serve the community for 6-12 months
as part of EarthCorps. In addition, we encourage volunteerism by engaging thousands of local
community volunteers on restoration projects every year.
Contact: Chris LaPoint Contact Phone/Email: (206) 322-9296 chris@earthcorps.org
Bus Direction From the UW: Take the #74 or #75 route (towards Northgate/Ballard) and get off two stops
after the 7-11 and the entrance to Sand Point Magnuson Park (near the entrance to the
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, NOAA). Once you are on Sandpoint Way
NE, you will see a 7-11 on your left and a stoplight at 74th Street. Turn into the old naval base
on your right. At the first stop sign, turn left. This puts you on the east side of building 30,
which is a big white hangar with brick sections on the sides. Enter the brown double doors at
the NE corner on the ground floor and go up the stairs inside. EarthCorps is on the right at the
top of the stairs.
Driving Directions: To Earthcrop Main Office:
From I-5 (going north): Take the 65th street/Ravenna Exit. After the stop sign, go
straight until you reach a stoplight. Take a right onto 65th. Follow this until you reach
Sand Point Way NE (approx 2.7mi). Take a left onto Sand Point Way NE.

From I-5 (going south): Take the 45th Street Exit. Turn left. Follow this road east until it
turns into Sand Point Way NE (approx 1.6mi). Stay on Sand Point Way NE another 2.1
miles until you reach the entrance for the Sand Point Naval Station on your right.

Once you are on Sand Point Way NE, you will see a 7-11 on your left and a stoplight (at
74th Street). Turn into the old naval base on your right. At the first stop sign, turn left.
This puts you on the east side of Building 30, which is a big white hangar with brick
sections on the sides. Enter the brown double doors at the NE corner on the ground floor
and go up the stairs inside. EarthCorps is on the right at the top of the stairs.

Position Title: Field Assistant EarthCorps
Positions Available: 5 Position Hours: Saturdays 10am-2pm
Description Participants are expected to attend volunteer work parties on Saturdays 3-5 hrs

Recommended skills: Students should possess a love for the outdoors as well as the ability to work
outside especially in wet conditions. Knowledge in ecology, environmental science, urban forestry,
and Pacific Northwest plant identification is helpful but not necessary. Students should be
dedicated to completing restoration projects, which include site assessment, plant identification,
planning, and some physical labor.

Job description: Participants in this project will be conducting green and open space restoration
work in parks throughout the greater Seattle area. Participants will receive training and then
contribute to the site assessment, design and planning, removal of invasive plant species and the
planting of native trees, shrubs and plants at project locations. In addition, participants will be
exposed to the social and political dynamics of green space restoration by collaborating with other
community volunteer groups and high school students.

Expectations: They should be punctual, enthusiastic and willing to work with others as we help
restore Seattle’s urban forest. Through this program participants will gain plant identification skills,
be able to differentiate between native and non-native plant species, learn basics in forest ecology
and be able to lead volunteer work parties on their own. Participants are also expected to learn the
dynamics of a non-profit organization as well as public outreach skills.
October 16--Hitt's Hill
October 23--West Duwamish Greenbelt
November 6--Cheasty Greenspace
November 13--Licton Springs Park
November 20--Hitt's Hill
December 04--Cheasty Greenspace

Directions fo the work sites:
DRIVING DIRECTIONS

Hitt's Hill
Renton Ave S & S Brandon St
From I-5
Proceed southbound or northbound on I-5. Take the W SEATTLE BRIDGE/COLUMBIA WAY exit
(163A). Keep left and merge onto S COLUMBIA WAY. Turn slight right onto
15th AVE S. Turn slight left onto S COLUMBIA WAY. S COLUMBIA WAY will turn into
S ALASKA ST. Follow S ALASKA ST and then turn right (south) on MARTIN LUTHER
KING JR WAY S. Follow MARTIN LUTHER KING WAY S to S BRANDON ST and turn left
(east). Continue until the street dead ends at the three-way intersection of S
BRANDON ST, RENTON AVE S, and 37th AVE S. If you look up and slightly to your
left you will see the Friends of Hitt's Hill sign which is just to the left of
the park entrance. You can park on RENTON AVE S, S BRANDON ST or you can follow
RENTON AVE S and Turn onto 37th AVE S and park at the top of the hill.

From UW
From the intersection of NE PACIFIC ST and MONTLAKE BLVD (across from Husky
stadium) take MONTLAKE BLVD southbound over the Montlake Bridge. MONTLAKE BLVD turns
into MONTLAKE PLACE E. MONTLAKE PLACE E will turn into 24th AVE E.
Follow 24th AVE E up the hill. 24th AVE E will turn into 23rd AVE E. Continue
to follow 23rd AVE E until you reach Rainier AVE. Turn left onto RAINIER AVE S.
Follow RAINIER AVE S until you reach S. HUDSON ST and turn right (west). Take
a left (south) onto 37th AVE S and continue to the top of the hill, near the top
you will see the Friends of Hitt's Hill sign on your left with the park entrance
just east of the sign. Park on 37th AVE S.

West Duwamish Greenbelt
FROM I-5 or ROUTE 99 take the WEST SEATTLE BRIDGE to DELRIDGE WAY SW. Drive
SOUTH on DELRIDGE WAY SW to the third light. At the light turn LEFT onto SW
OREGON ST. Follow arterial to top of hill bearing right onto 21ST AVE SW.
Follow the road along to the left as it becomes SW DAWSON ST and then continues
on as 16TH AVE SW. Follow 16TH AVE SW a 1/4 mile and turn LEFT on SW BRANDON
ST. Park at the street end or along 16th Ave S. Follow "Stewardship Event"
signs to the work site.

Cheasty Greenspace
Proceed northbound or southbound on I-5. Merge onto COLUMBIA WAY S via exit
number 163A toward 15TH AVE. S. Turn LEFT onto S SPOKANE ST and proceed up the
hill. Turn right on BEACON AVE S and proceed past the Jefferson Park Golf
Course. Turn left on S ALASKA ST. S ALASKA ST turns into CHEASTY BLVD. Follow
Cheasty BLVD and look for EarthCorps table/event.

Licton Springs Park
Licton Springs Park is located just north of Green Lake at 9536 Ashworth Ave N.
From I-5 take the N 85th ST exit (exit number 172) towards AURORA AVE N (99).
Turn right (north) on AURORA AVE N. Follow AURORA AVE N to N 97th ST. Turn
right (east) onto N 97th ST and travel four blocks to ASHWORTH AVE N. Turn
right on ASHWORTH AVE N. The meeting location is adjacent to the playground
about half way down the block. Look for the EarthCorps table.
Orientation Information Thursday, October 14th at 3 pm in the EarthCorps office.

Site: Envirocitizen
Address: 2021 3rd Ave. Seattle WA 98121
Location: The office is at 2021 3rd between Virginia and Lenora, URL www.envirocitizen.org
two blocks north of the Bon Marche.
Overview: EnviroCitizen is a non-profit, non-partisan organization that trains and organizes a diverse national
network of students to protect the environment. EnviroCitizen offers a variety of skills trainings
throughout the year that are focused on helping student organizations to do more effective and
targeted work for positive environmental change, as well as having them run political campaigns
around environmental issues. As an organization, we are dedicated to developing the
environmental leaders of tomorrow, and all of our intern and volunteer opportunities are exciting
hands-on learning experiences.
Contact: Crystal Leaver Contact Phone/Email: (206) 256-6429 crystal@envirocitizen.org
Bus Direction Take the 70 to downtown Seattle from 15th Ave NE and NE Campus Parkway. Get off at 5th
Ave and Stewart St. We are two blocks (or 1 1/2 blocks) north and 2 blocks west, at 2021 3rd
Ave, between Virginia and Lenora. (71.72 or 73 will also let you off at 5th and Stewart if they
don't take the bus tunnel.)
Driving Directions: Take 45th St. NE Westward until Roosevelt Ave. NE. Take a left onto Roosevelt, to go
south, across the bridge. Roosevelt becomes East lake. Take Eastlake for several
miles. Eastlake will become Stewart. You'll eventually be heading west on Stewart, past
the numbered Avenues. Go until 3rd Avenue, and turn right onto it. We're 1 1/2 blocks
north of Stewart.

Position Title: Event Planning Volunteer Envirocitizen
Positions Available: 1 Position Hours:
Description In this position, a student will engage in the following activities/roles/tasks:

Help coordinate regional and local events and engage students in current environmental
campaigns.
Students will help with outreach, recruitment, publicity and fundraising. Events include: Student
Lobby Day,
Meet Your Legislator, Vote Environment campaigns and more!

For this position, a student should possess the following skills:
Willingness to learn and have fun!

For this position, a student can expect to complete the following project or tasks that contribute to
our organization’s outcomes (explain the connection between task, project, and your organization):

This position is important because we and vote environment campaigns rely heavily on educational
and GOTV events to increase awareness and to excite students about issues that affect them and
are important to them!

What, specifically, do you hope students will learn, in general, in working with your organization?

How to effectively plan events, learning all the different components that go into planning a
successful event!
Orientation Information Please contact Crystal at (206) 256-6429 or crystal@envirocitizen.org to set- up an
orientation.

Position Title: Media Volunteer Envirocitizen
Positions Available: 1 Position Hours: Flexible between 9-5 M-F
Description Supervisor: Crystal Leaver

In this position, a student will engage in the following activities/roles/tasks:
Media volunteer will keep an eye on the coverage of energy issues in local
print media. The media volunteer will learn to write letters to the editor,
press releases, and articles, and submit these in response to energy issue
coverage, in order to use media as a tool to pressure legislators on
environmental issues. In addition, the volunteer will assist in maintaining the
"Events" section of our web site and contribute articles to Earthnet News,
to draw attention to important environmental events in the region.

For this position, a student should possess the following skills:
Openness to learning new things, commitment to hours and assigned tasks, and of course a
willingness to have fun!!!

What, specifically, do you hope students will learn, in general, in working with your organization?

How to deal effectively with the media! And get media out for events.
Orientation Information Please contact Crystal at (206) 256-6429 or crystal@envirocitizen.org to set- up an
orientation.

Position Title: Vote Environment Volunteer Envirocitizen
Positions Available: 2 Position Hours: Flexible, bulk between 10/11-11/2
Description Supervisor: Crystal Leaver

In this position, the student will engage in the following activities/roles/tasks:

Vote Environment Volunteers will be working with the Vote Environment campaign on the University
of Washington campus, helping to coordinate and participate in issue education events, as well as
participating in and helping to coordinate GOTV activities.
Our Vote Environment Campaigns are the main focus of the organization! We actively train and
support students and student groups to run successful campaigns and win significant victories on
their campus--the contribution would be focused on the success of the campaign.

For this position, a student should possess the following skills:
A willingness to learn new things and have lots of fun

Students will learn how to successfully and efficiently work on campaigns and all of the different
aspects that are involved in grassroots campaigns such as: developing workplans, planning
strategies and tactics, dealing with the media, etc.
Orientation Information Please contact Crystal at (206) 256-6429 or crystal@envirocitizen.org to set- up an
orientation.

Site: Heart of America Northwest
Address: 1305 4th Ave. #208 Seattle WA 98101
Location: Downtown, in the heart of the financial district. URL www.heartofamericanorthwest.org
Overview: Heart of America Northwest Research Center (HOANW) is the region's leading Hanford watchdog
group. HOANW is a grassroots environmental group. We are currently seeking student interns to
get involved in our struggle in the following three areas:
1) Grassroots Organizing: Get the public involved and learn to educate citizens in public
workshops; run a phone bank; write press releases.
2) Legal/Grant Research: Assist out two staff lawyers to develop and conduct research projects on
the health effects o nuclear waste, radioactive material transportation, or how public participation
shapes policy. Help us develop new ways to fundraise.
3) Database and Website Management: Put your graphics and web skills to work improving our
online and data resources.

Come join our fast-paced, exciting workplace where you can make an impact on the environment in
the Pacific Northwest for years to come.
Contact: Rebecca Sayre Contact Phone/Email: (206) 382-1014 rebecca@heartofamericanort
hwest.org
Bus Direction Take any of the expresses to downtown from University Way. Exit the tunnel at the University
Street Station. Walk up to the Cobb Building on Fourth Avenue.
Driving Directions: We are at the intersection of 4th and University Street in Downtown Seattle.

Position Title: Grassroots Organizer Heart of America Northwest
Positions Available: 2 Position Hours: Flexible, between 9am-8pm M-F, possibly weekends
Description Supervisor: Jenna Assmus

Recommended skills: Good people skills and an interest in learning about public policy. Creative
ideas and strong oral and written communication skills.

Position description: Assist the field organizer in improving public participation in Hanford-related
issues. Specific duties: Help us to prepare materilas for doing education programs around the city.
Assist in settig up meetings and events. Talk to our members over the phone to get them more
involved in what we do - cleaning up Hanford!

Expectations: Flexible work schedule, ability to multitask and work with diverse groups of people.
Orientation Information As soon as you register for service learning at Heart of America Northwest, contact
Jenna to set up an orientation.

Position Title: Legal and/or Grant Researcher Heart of America Northwest
Positions Available: 2 Position Hours: Flexible between 9am-8pm M-F.
Description Supervisor: Hyun Lee
Recommended skills: Good eye for detail, quick study, patient.

Position description: Assist our two staff lawyers to develop and conduct research projects on the
health effects of nuclear waste, radioactive material transportation, how radioactive waste is
disposed of at Hanford, or how public participation shapes policy.

Expectations: Come to our office regularly and work with us using your best attention. Be willing to
ask questions!
Orientation Information As soon as you register for service learning at Heart of America Northwest, contact
Jenna to set up an orientation.

Site: Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust
Address: 1011 Western Ave Suite 606 Seattle WA 98104
Location: Orientation is in the downtown office (same address as URL www.mtsgreenway.org/
above) but all work takes place in Issaquah/North Bend
area at a variety of trail sites-- you are responsible for
transportation to these sites
Overview: The Pacific Northwest is famous for its beautiful scenery, diverse recreational opportunities and
abundant green, open spaces. The Mountains to Sound Greenway is special because it’s a perfect
example of a landscape that represents this Northwest character and because it’s easily accessible
to a large urban population.

The Greenway, which runs from Seattle east along Interstate 90, is not this way by accident. It
would have been easy for the highway to be lined with shopping malls, parking lots and housing
developments instead of the lush forests that are there today. Fortunately, the Greenway Trust has
convened a remarkable coalition of people to protect this scenic and recreational landscape.

Although about 85% of the landscape has been protected from development, many of the trails are
suffering from over-use and natural areas need help recovering from negative human impacts.
Now the future of the Mountains to Sound Greenway lies in the hands of the hundreds of volunteers
each year who work to keep this landscape healthy for its current residents and future generations.
Contact: Kelly Kirkland Contact Phone/Email: (206) 812-0122 kelly.kirkland@mtsgreenway.
org
Bus Direction Bus Directions to the orientation:
Take the #71, 72, or 73 and get off at the University Street Station in the bus tunnel
Driving Directions: Driving directions to the orientation: Driving is not recommended! Parking is difficult to
find and expensive. Orientation will be located in the Waterfront Place Building in
Downtown Seattle, located on Western Ave. between Spring and Madison St., 1 block
east of Pier 54 (ferries and Ye Old Curiosity Shop).

From the U-District, take I-5 southbound. Take the Union St. exit, number 165B. Stay
straight, continuing on Union St. Turn left onto 2nd Ave. Turn right onto Madison St.
PASS Western Avenue and look for metered street parking under the viaduct. McKinnon
Furniture is located on the street-level of the Waterfront Place Building but the entrance to
the upper offices is located in the middle of the block.

Position Title: Tree Planting Volunteer Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust
Positions Available: 5 Position Hours: 9 am – 3 pm on Saturdays but sometimes Sunday
Description Job description:
This fall, volunteers will have a unique opportunity to plant thousands of trees along Issaquah
Creek. These trees will improve habitat for salmon and other wildlife, filter pollutants from our air
and water, and make the Mountains to Sound Greenway a more beautiful and healthy place to be.
Tree planting is hard work and involves exposure to dirt, sunshine, rain, fresh air and beautiful
scenery. The projects are also a great way to learn about environmental restoration work, meet new
people, and have fun!

Recommended skills:
Volunteers should be in good health and comfortable with physical work. No experience is
necessary, but good listening skills are a must during the morning introduction. Volunteers must
provide their own transportation. Many service learning students arrange carpools with their
classmates.

Other available projects:

Each student may participate in several types of projects.

Trail construction and maintenance (year round): Each trail project is very unique. In general,
projects may include digging out the trail surface, cutting back shrubs and trees, hauling gravel or
soil, installing water bars, building trail structures and more. Students should be prepared to hike up
the trail to the site needing repair while carrying supplies, and will need to work individually or in
teams with a variety of tools. Trail work is the most physically demanding of the projects, but most
people in fair shape who enjoy hard work have no trouble—and it’s a great substitute for the gym!

Invasive plant removal (spring through autumn): Removal of ivy, Himalayan blackberry, Herb
Robert, holly, Scot's broom, and/or other invasive species to protect native plant species. May be in
urban or forest setting and involves pulling by hand or extracting with various tools. Invasive plant
removal is often related to a larger restoration effort including native tree planting and/or stream
restoration.

Nursery work (year round): Volunteers may do light weeding, fertilizing, watering, potting new tree
seedlings into containers, and may also arrange plants by species. Familiarity with tree identification
is helpful but certainly not required, and the nursery is a great place to gain those skills. The trees
grown at the nursery are eventually planted in public parks and forests by volunteers.

Your Expectations:
Service learning volunteers will:
· attend the orientation, bringing with them their course learning objectives
· commit to a minimum of 4 projects over the course of the quarter
· arrive on time for projects with appropriate clothing, a good attitude, and willingness to work

To complete 20 40 hrs, each student should plan to attend between 4 and 6 five hour events
(lunch break included).
Projects do fill up with groups and members of the general public so to be guaranteed space on a
specific date, students will need to plan ahead and set aside time in their schedules.

Hours/Days of Work (Be specific):
Events run from 9 am to 3 pm on Saturdays and sometimes Sundays (if you're organized, you can
complete your hours without missing any Husky Football home games!). Students must stay for
the duration of the project as we will often hike into the work site and cannot take people back out
early. Please also be on time; the meeting place is rarely the same as the location of the project
and latecomers will not be able to catch up
Orientation Information The orientation will be held in the downtown Seattle office but all work takes place
east of Seattle in the
Issaquah/North Bend area.

Orientation: Thursday, October 14th from 3:30-5:00 PM
Make-up orientation: Wednesday, October 20th from 3:30-5:00 PM

It's better if everyone can attend the first orientation so you can meet the service
learning students from
other classes and arrange carpools. You must RVSP for one of these orientations
or, if you cannot make
either of them, please call before October 13th or email to arrange another time.
Site: People for Puget Sound
Address: 911 Western Avenue Suite 580 Seattle WA 98104
Location: People for Puget Sound is located downtown. URL www.pugetsound.org
Overview: Founded in 1991, People For Puget Sound has a successful history of protecting and restoring
Puget Sound and the Northwest Straits. We use action, education and advocacy to accomplish our
goals. We base our activities on sound scientific analysis and GIS mapping, we work in
partnership with other stakeholders, and we create avenues for public involvement, from learning
about the critters in the Sound to restoring habitat for threatened native species.

We have a membership base of over 3800 active households, and we currently engage more than
1,100 volunteers annually in a diverse array of hands-on restoration field projects. Another 1,500
volunteers participate in our activist network as policy advocates. Our ShoreWatch program
reaches dozens of “pods” throughout the Sound, which are groups of 20-30 neighbors who come
together to learn about Puget Sound and the responsibilities and impact of being a shoreline
property owner. LEAPS (Learning, Experiencing, and Adventuring in Puget Sound) involves 1,000
middle school students per year with an intensive classroom and field curriculum. We also reach
thousands through our educational low-tide beach walks and various presentations at community
forums throughout the region.

In short, we target diverse audiences and use a range of tools to confront the most pressing issues
affecting the health of the Puget Sound ecosystem – and the health of our entire region.
Contact: Jennifer Aunan Contact Phone/Email: (206) 382-7007 jaunan@pugetsound.org
Bus Direction The Seattle office is quite accessible by most Metro bus routes to downtown. We're on
Western Avenue between Madison and Marion, so you can just walk down the hill from the
bus tunnel on University & Union/3rd Avenue and head south to Madison. The #16 and #26
buses come straight to Alaskan Way; the Maritime building is just opposite the Colman Ferry
Terminal that services Bainbridge & Bremerton. Come in the entrance (on Western) with the
planters on either side, go to the 5th floor and take a right out of the elevator. Keep making
rights until you hit the end of the hallway and you'll see us on the left.
Driving Directions: If you're coming on I-5, you will want the Seneca or James Street Exit, then you'll want to
head west/downhill to First Ave.
* If you came from James, head north/right on First Ave.
* If you came from Seneca, head south/left on First Ave.
Parking is usually best found under the Alaskan Way Viaduct (99 on the map above),
which is directly behind/west of our building.
Our building is the Maritime Building, which takes up the entire block between Marion and
Madison. Come in the entrance on Western Ave. with the planters on either side, go to
the 5th floor and take a right out of the elevator. Keep making rights until you hit the end
of the hallway and you'll see us, Suite 580.

Position Title: Fish Barriers Volunteer People for Puget Sound
Positions Available: 1 Position Hours:
Description Supervisor: Heather Trim, htrim@pugetsound.org

In this position, a student will engage in the following activities/roles/tasks:
The Fish Barriers Intern will create an inventory and gather materials to determine which agencies
(Federal, State, county and city), nonprofits, major landowners (ex: timber companies), and other
organizations have mapped fish barriers for WRIA 9 (Green/DuwamishRiver).

This project involves:
·Developing a criteria list (i.e., what questions to ask) in conjunction with Urban Bays Coordinator
·Calling all of the entities listed above, to ask for GIS layers, maps or other information
·Going to the various offices to look at and copy maps, go through files (if necessary) or pick up
information
·Compiling an inventory of the resources
For this position, a student should possess the following skills:
Basic knowledge of environmental issues, comfort making phone calls, and persistence
(willingness to follow up on loose ends).

For this position, a student can expect to complete the following project or tasks that contribute to
our organization’s outcomes:
Collecting this information is an important step to reviving the salmon population of our local
watershed. Students will learn about local agencies, stormwater management, and the shoreline
geography of Puget Sound.
Orientation Information October 13th from 1-3 pm at the People for Puget Sound downtown Seattle office.

Position Title: ShoreWatch Volunteer People for Puget Sound
Positions Available: 1 Position Hours: M/W 10-1 or T/TH 10-1 or flexible decid w/supervis
Description Supervisor: Mary Beth Dols, mdols@pugetsound.org

In this position, a student will engage in the following activities/roles/tasks:
Students will participate in communications activities including creating and maintaining displays for
outreach at events, and developing website, outreach, or other content, as needed. Students may
update and maintain newsletter and environmental organization contacts, and place our calendar
items and events into other newsletters and calendars.

For this position, a student should possess the following skills:
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to use Microsoft Office
Interest in environmental issues, particularly related to Puget Sound
Desired: Knowledge of illustration and design layout software (PageMaker or InDesign), comfort
able with databases

For this position, a student can expect to complete the following project or tasks that contribute to
our organization’s outcomes:
The ShoreWatch Intern will effectively enhance the visibility and communications efforts of the
People For Puget Sound ShoreWatch program by developing printed pieces, creating and
organizing outreach resources, and other communications functions to help us achieve our
ShoreWatch Pod recruitments goals for the year.

We hope that the ShoreWatch volunteer will put to use graphic design skills and use the created
materials in a career portfolio.
Orientation Information October 13th from 1-3 pm at the People for Puget Sound downtown Seattle office.

Position Title: Speaker Series Volunteer People for Puget Sound
Positions Available: 1 Position Hours: M/W 10-1 or T/Th 10-1
Description Supervisor: Jennifer Aunan, jaunan@pugetsound.org

In this position, a student will engage in the following activities/roles/tasks:
Identify at least one environmental topic that the community would be interested in learning about,
and identify someone to give a presentation on that topic. Contact potential presenters and invite
them to give the program. This event would require logistics of coordination, publicity, food and
drink within budget, scheduling, and having fun brainstorming event ideas.

For this position, a student should possess the following skills:
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to use Microsoft Office
Interest in environmental issues, particularly related to Puget Sound
Interest in adult education / management
Willingness to contact staff or experts in field to ask them to share their knowledge, and work with
staff to publicize event, arrange logistics for special event.
For this position, a student can expect to complete the following project or tasks that contribute to
our organization’s outcomes:
According to our work plan goals, we are hosting a series of public lectures and need assistance in
coordinating and scheduling the series.

We hope that the volunteer will practice project management skills and experience the detailed
facets of organizing a public event.
Orientation Information October 13th from 1-3 pm at the People for Puget Sound downtown Seattle office.

Position Title: Stormwater Audit Volunteer People for Puget Sound
Positions Available: 2 Position Hours: Regular schedule 3 hours a week
Description Supervisor: Heather Trim, htrim@pugetsound.org

In this position, a student will engage in the following activities/roles/tasks:
Stormwater Audit Interns will work together to research, collect and compile GIS data on the Puget
Sound shorelines. GIS information will be derived from a variety of sources, in a variety of formats.
One student will be making the phone contacts with other agencies and organizations to obtain the
GIS materials or maps. Another student will compile and analyze data and create a Puget Sound-
wide map of stormwater outfalls/drains.

For this position, a student should possess the following skills:
- Comfort in making phone calls to retrieve GIS information.
- Basic GIS skills

For this position, a student can expect to complete the following project or tasks that contribute to
our organization’s outcomes:
Students will create a list of maps and data sources and a map of stormwater outfalls for Puget
Sound. Students will learn about local agencies, stormwater management, and the shoreline
geography of Puget Sound.
Orientation Information October 13th from 1-3 pm at the People for Puget Sound downtown Seattle office.

Site: Washington Toxics Coalition
Address: 4649 Sunnyside Ave N Suite 540E Seattle WA 98103
Location: In the Good Shepherd Center at NE 50th and Meridian URL www.watoxics.org
in Wallingford.
Overview: The Washington Toxics Coalition (WTC) protects public health and the environment from
increasing contamination caused by pesticides and persistent toxic chemicals such as PCBs,
mercury, and toxic flame retardants. WTC promotes alternatives, advocates policies, empowers
communities, and educates people to create a healthy environment. WTC is a leader in the toxics
movement and is active on a wide range of issues including pesticide reform, toxic household
products, and industrial toxic pollution.
Contact: Kristina Logsdon Contact Phone/Email: (206) 632-1545 klogsdon@watoxics.org
Bus Direction Take the #44 traveling north along 15th Ave NE or west along NE 45th. Get off at NE 45th
and Corliss. Walk east one block to Sunnyside. Quiznos is on the corner. Go north on
Sunnyside. You'll see the Good Shepherd Center on the left, just before you get to NE 50th.
Take the elevator to the 5th floor.
Driving Directions: If traveling by I-5 take the 45th/50th street exit (same exit for the University District). This
exit is a bit tricky, it will split in 2 and you will have the option to go straight towards 50th or
to the right towards 45th. Make sure to go towards 45th. Once at the light, you will soon
want to take a left (west) on 45th which will take you over I-5.

Travel a little less than a mile and you will see a Dick's drive in on your left. Drive up the
hill to the stoplight where you will want to take a right (north) onto Sunnyside. Quizno's is
located on the corner here.
Drive about 1 1/2 blocks and you will see a tall hedge on your left (west). This surrounds
the property of the Good Shepherd Center where we are located. A parking lot is located
on our grounds. Enter through the 5 story building and look for an elevator to the right.
Take this to the 5th floor and we are 1 of 2 offices located here.

Position Title: Campaign and Outreach Assistant Washington Toxics Coalition
Positions Available: 2 Position Hours: Hours vary based on events and student schedule
Description Washington Toxics Coalition (WTC) is currently seeking an Outreach and Campaign Assistant to
increase the organization’s visibility, generate increased support and interest from individuals and
community organizations, and support the organization’s campaign to eliminate persistent toxic
chemicals. Assistants will work in a number of capacities including representing the organization at
fairs and festivals and similar events particularly on the issue on toxic flame retardants and the
pending Department of Ecology phase out plan, generating grassroots support by gathering
signatures and letters in key communities, mobilizing our supporters to attend public hearings
and/or write letters to local legislators and other decision makers, and helping us to keep track of
new contacts. Duties may vary according to the applicant’s skills and interests.

Recommended Skills: Interest in toxics issues, comfort in speaking to others, flexibility with our
schedule (service on a few weekends may be required), open to new experiences and having fun.
This is a great opportunity to spend time and
ultimately build your resume with a non-profit that is a leader in the
movement to eliminate toxic chemicals. Not only will the student be
participating in the process of educating others, but advocating for
policy change as well.
Orientation Information Please contact Kristina during the week of October 11th to schedule your orientation.
Students who contact the organization after this week will not be able to participate in
service learning with WA Toxics.

Position Title: Toxic-Free Legacy Campaign Service Washington Toxics Coalition
Learner
Positions Available: 1 Position Hours: Office open 9-5 M – F, Schedule to be negotiated
Description Supervisor: Sibyl Diver

Recommended skills: Proficiency with word, excel and internet research tools, good time
management and self-discipline. Should enjoy interacting with the public, as well as be able to deal
with technical information & details in reports and in web publications. Ability to be flexible &
maintain a sense of humor in the face of a hard day’s work. Passion for environmental health issues

Job Description: The Toxic-Free Legacy Coalition is a broad-based alliance of organizations across
Washington state that rejects the trespass of persistent toxic chemicals, including mercury, PCBs,
and dioxin, in the environment and our bodies. These chemicals have been linked to neurological,
reproductive, and developmental problems, cancer, and genetic damage. Our vision is to leave our
children a legacy of fresh air, clean water, thriving wildlife, and healthy bodies — a toxic-free legacy.

Washington Toxics Coalition is a core member of Toxic-Free Legacy and is a driving force behind
this campaign. Our work leverages a strong statewide policy campaign, promotes the purchasing
of safer consumer products, and targets the cleanup of persistent toxic pollution sources in
Washington.

Objective: The Toxic-Free Legacy Coalition’s goal is to protect children, our health and the
environment from toxic chemicals that are linked to disease. Our strategy for accomplishing this
goal is to work through a statewide coalition. The objective of the internship will be to assist the
Toxic-Free Legacy coalition coordinator to maximize the effectiveness of this coalition.

Activities/Responsibilities:
The Toxic-Free Legacy Campaign Intern will contribute to our campaign goals by:
1. Assisting with communications within coalition and outreach to potential coalition members on
policy issues.
2. Researching consumer products containing persistent toxic chemicals, such as mercury, dioxin,
and PCBs, and develop educational materials which communicate this data effective.
3. Compiling information on current coalition watchdog activities and creating a map of campaign
targets, which will function as an internal tool for staying on top of policies to clean up and phase
out persistent toxic chemicals.
4.Organizing and educating local communities about the dangers of persistent toxics and what they
can do to make Washington a safer and healthier environment for the public, our wildlife.
5.Helping to activate our membership around to support policies that will help phase out persistent
toxic pollution in Washington.

Your Expectations: WTC is looking for a student who is passionate about protecting public health
and the environment from the dangers of toxic chemicals. We welcome students who are
interested in learning more about how non-profits work and who may want to pursue a career in the
environmental, non-profit field. This internship will provide experience with community organizing,
communications, public outreach, as well as enhance research skills. Additionally, the work will
provide a strong introduction to policy work and environmental health issues in Washington.
Orientation Information Please contact Kristina during the week of October 11th to schedule your orientation.
Students who contact the organization after this week will not be able to participate in
service learning with WA Toxics.

Site: Washington Wilderness Coalition
Address: 4649 Sunnyside Ave N, 5th Seattle WA 98103
Floor
Location: Wallingford neighborhood, 4 blocks north of NE 45th. URL www.washingtonwilderness.org
Overview: Washington Wilderness Coalition is a statewide coalition of individuals and groups dedicated to
preserving wilderness and biodiversity for the benefit of future generations. WWC works ot protect
and restore wildlands and waters through outreach, public education, organizing and support of
grassroots conservation groups.
Contact: Rebecca Deehr Contact Phone/Email: (206) 633-1992 becca@wawild.org
Bus Direction Take the #30 or #44 from the northwest corner of NE 45th and University Way NE. Get off at
NE 45th and Sunnyside Avenue. Walk 4 blocks north (to the right) along Sunnyside. WWC is
in the Good Shepherd Center, which is a large brick building on the left, just before NE 50th.
Driving Directions:

Position Title: Conservation Assistant Washington Wilderness Coalition
Positions Available: 1 Position Hours: Flexible schedule, total of 40 hours during qtr.
Description Supervisor: Tom Uniack, Conservation Director, tom@wawild.org

Overview:
The Conservation Assistant’s work will allow for a diverse range of policy and conservation-related
work. Knowledge of wilderness preservation issues in Washington will be obtained, and tactics and
strategies for campaign work will be explored as well.

Possible tasks include:
--Upkeep of press clips for the Roadless Area Conservation Rule
--Upkeep of press clips for the Wild Sky Wilderness bill
--Updating information for relevant elected officials
--Assisting with Roadless Rule sign-on letters
--Summary research on the economic benefits of protecting wilderness
--Writing background briefing memos on different policy issues
--Assisting with filing related to conservation work
For this position, a student should possess the following skills:
Good organizational skills and ability to work well with others. Basic background in environmental
policy would be nice. Research skills required. Knowledge of word processing and computer
literacy is required.

For this position, a student can expect to complete the following project or tasks that contribute to
our organization’s outcomes:
This position would be very directly related to campaign work that WWC is doing. The information
provided by research will be valuable in informing the work that WWC does, and some of the other
tasks will enable the student to become knowledgeable in a variety of different areas relating to
conservation work in Washington State.

The student will learn about wilderness issues in Washington State in general, and how headway in
non-profit campaigns is achieved.
Orientation Information Schedule an orientation anytime on October 14th and 15th during office hours (10 am
to 9 pm).
Alternate orientations (if any):
Anytime during the following week during office hours.

Position Title: Data Entry Coordinator Washington Wilderness Coalition
Positions Available: 1 Position Hours: Regular schedule during office hours (10 am-9 pm)
Description Supervisor: Rebecca Deehr, Membership and Communications Manager, becca@wawild.org

Overview:
Organizational skills, basic protocol for information systems in a non-profit, and knowledge of
database systems will be learned. This is a good opportunity to learn technical skills relating to
databases.

Possible tasks include:
--data entry
--outreach to data entry volunteers
--scheduling of data entry volunteers
--organization of different data entry projects
--quality control/fact checking for entered data
--Assisting with filing related to data entry

For this position, a student should possess the following skills:
Good organizational skills and ability to work well with others. Knowledge of FileMakerPro is desired
but not required. Attention to detail is highly desired. Computer literacy is required.

For this position, a student can expect to complete the following project or tasks that contribute to
our organization’s outcomes
Data entry coordination will allow WWC to be much more effective and efficient in utilizing the
volume of information that is generated by campaigns. If information is entered in a timely and
accurate way, the outreach and education efforts of WWC will be enhanced greatly. The additional
email outreach that WWC can then do allows us to, in the end, build a stronger grassroots
wilderness movement.

The student will learn about wilderness issues in Washington State in general, and how information
is incorporated into non-profit systems. Specifically, this is an excellent opportunity to gain
knowledge of detailed non-profit database management.
Orientation Information Schedule an orientation anytime on October 14th and 15th during office hours (10 am
to 9 pm).
Alternate orientations (if any):
Anytime during the following week during office hours.

Position Title: Non-profit Communications Plan Washington Wilderness Coalition
Positions Available: 1 Position Hours: Flexible schedule, total of 40 hours during qtr.
Description Supervisor: Rebecca Deehr, Membership and Communications Manager, becca@wawild.org

Overview:
WWC does not currently have a Communications Plan. By assisting WWC with completing a
Communications Plan, the student will learn and become familiar with the different aspects of non-
profit communications: membership letters, major donor letters, newsletters, different types of email
communications, volunteer communications, invitations to events, business endorsement letters,
etc. The student will also learn about audience and how non-profits would, ideally, communicate
their mission to different audiences.

In this position, a student will engage in the following activities/roles/tasks:
Creating all or part of a Communications Plan, which may include creating and implementing a
survey of different audiences. Most of the work will be in creating the actual document. The student
will work with WWC staff to decide which aspects of the communications plan are a priority.

For this position, a student should possess the following skills:
Good organizational skills and ability to work well with others. Basics courses in communications
would be a plus. Word processing and computer literacy is required.

For this position, a student can expect to complete the following project or tasks that contribute to
our organization’s outcomes:
WWC does not currently have a communications plan. We are in the process of implementing a
new member mission that involves “empowering members to become part of the wilderness
community through education and opportunities for active involvement”. Our goal is to implement
communications with members that achieve this, and creating a comprehensive Communications
Plan for this is essential in order to determine the best forms of communication. The student will
learn about wilderness issues in Washington State in general, membership and volunteer outreach,
as well as other communication issues for non-profits.
Orientation Information Schedule an orientation anytime on October 14th and 15th during office hours (10 am
to 9 pm).
Alternate orientations (if any):
Anytime during the following week during office hours.

Position Title: Volunteer Coordinator Learning Position Washington Wilderness Coalition
Positions Available: 1 Position Hours:
Description Supervisor: Rebecca Deehr, Membership and Communications Manager, becca@wawild.org

Overview: The goal for this Volunteer Coordinator learning position will be to learn some of the
different aspects of a volunteer program that our organization depends on to make headway in our
statewide campaigns, as well as become more efficient in our office. The student will learn the
basics of wilderness preservation efforts. This position will be broken out into different and distinct
projects, so project-planning skills may be learned as well. This position could be suitable for those
interested in either forest/conservation policy, non-profit management, and volunteer
management/program-building.

In this position, a student will engage in the following activities/roles/tasks:
Any or all of the following could be possible:
─Establish goals and objectives for the volunteer program.
─Work with current WWC staff to identify and write job descriptions for needed volunteer positions.
─Outreach to volunteers (calling lists of supporters of WWC).
─Organizing volunteer information in our database or paper filing system.
─Create a volunteer manual.
─Develop training materials for volunteer positions.
─Recruit volunteers to fill positions as described with particular emphasis on existing WWC
members and supporters.
─Train volunteers as needed.
─Work closely with WWC staff and volunteers to accomplish specified tasks.
─Further develop our tracking system volunteer activity.
─Develop and implement evaluation instruments for individual volunteers and the volunteer
program as a whole.
─Develop and implement volunteer appreciation activities on a regular schedule.

For this position, a student should possess the following skills:
Good organizational skills, time management skills, ability to speak and communicate via phone
and in person with enthusiasm. Having volunteered for any organization in the past is a plus.
Writing skills and general computer literacy is a plus.

For this position, a student can expect to complete the following project or tasks that contribute to
our organization’s outcomes:
Developing a volunteer program is essential to many of our primary goals within WWC. By helping
find, manage, and retain volunteers, our effectiveness in the office as well as in campaign goals
can be doubled.

Students will learn about different issues surrounding volunteerism, how to best reach out to a
diverse membership/volunteer base, different methods and strategies of building volunteer
programs. They will also learn about wilderness and non-profit issues in Washington State.
Orientation Information Schedule an orientation anytime on October 14th and 15th during office hours (10 am
to 9 pm).
Alternate orientations (if any):
Anytime during the following week during office hours.

Position Title: Website design volunteer Washington Wilderness Coalition
Positions Available: 1 Position Hours: Flexible schedule, total of 40 hours during qtr.
Description Supervisor: Rebecca Deehr, Membership and Communications Manager, becca@wawild.org
Overview:
The goal for this Website Design learning position will be to gain hands-on experience in the
building of a brand new website, enabling the student to complete a project suitable for
portfolio/resume use. While content will be decided upon by WWC staff, the student may contribute
to this project by suggesting design elements that will enhance the site, and therefore the way our
organization communicates online. Issues regarding online communication and the way it enhances
outreach and education efforts can also be a learning goal.

In this position, a student will engage in the following activities/roles/tasks:
Website design (not including graphic design). The student will work with WWC staff to decide how
different aspects of the project can be implemented.

For this position, a student should possess the following skills:
Good organizational skills, good time management skills, and ability to work well with others. Basic
or intermediate website design skills are required. As of September, WWC has not decided on a
software application. Dreamweaver is a possibility.

For this position, a student can expect to complete the following project or tasks that contribute to
our organization’s outcomes:
WWC’s website serves as a critical information source for the general public, and, ideally, it should
be able to mobilize the public to take action on forest preservation issues. Having a solidly designed
website is an essential in order to communicate to an increasingly online-oriented world. The
website fills a crucial role in outreach and education. Clarifying what kind of website design
achieves these goals will be an interesting and fulfilling process, for WWC staff as well as the
student.

The student will learn about wilderness issues in Washington State in general, as well as
communication and online outreach for non-profits.
Orientation Information Schedule an orientation anytime on October 14th and 15th during office hours (10 am
to 9 pm).
Alternate orientations (if any):
Anytime during the following week during office hours.

Site: Yes on Initiative 297 campaign
Address: 1314 NE 56th St Seattle WA 98105
Location: 1314 NE 56th St URL www.yesoni297.org
Overview: The Hanford Nuclear Reservation is the most contaminated site in the Western Hemisphere. Over
one million gallons of radioactive waste have leaked from the tanks at Hanford, and that
contamination is heading towards the Columbia River. Initiative 297 would require that the U.S.
Department of Energy clean up the radioactive waste contamination at Hanford before bringing in
any more waste to be stored there.

Initiative 297 is an initiative campaign, and will be a question on the November ballot. Over
280,000 people signed petitions to get I-297 on the ballot! Now we are working to ensure that I-297
passes on November 2nd. This will send a strong message to state and federal decisionmakers
that Washingtonians have had enough, it’s time to finally clean up Hanford and protect our state
from radioactive waste!

Polls show that 79 % of Washington voters support this initiative and to persuade people to vote for
it, we only have to explain to them what it does. That means that contacting voters, individually,
and letting them know what I-297 will do is crucial to winning this campaign.
Contact: Aisling Kerins Contact Phone/Email: (206) 315-0505 aisling@yesoni297.org
Bus Direction We are just a few blocks from the University! We’re located at the corner of University Way
and 56th St. NE. 1314 NE 56th St.
Driving Directions:

Position Title: Field Organizer Yes on Initiative 297 campaign
Positions Available: 3 Position Hours: Times will vary--more hrs per week before 11/2
Description In this position, a student will engage in the following activities/roles/tasks:

As a Field Organizer on the Yes on I-297 campaign a Service Learner will engage in a number of
different activities. In October we will be implementing our field plan which will include working with
endorsing organization to enlist their help contacting voters, working in targeted communities to
represent the campaign at local events, calling voters to survey them on their thoughts on I-297,
tracking support for the initiative, distributing literature to likely voters through door-to-door
canvassing efforts, and writing letters to the editor of local papers.

Service Learners can either take on a specific area in which to organize and gain experience in all
of the following tactics, or they can take on a specific task and coordinate the campaigns efforts in
regards to that tactic. Polls show that 79 % of Washington voters support this initiative and to
persuade people to vote for it, we only have to explain to them what it does. That means that
contacting voters, individually, and letting them know what I-297 will do is crucial to winning this
campaign.

In taking on a specific area, a Service Learner would be the face of the campaign in that area, with
a goal of speaking with voters and making the campaign visible in that area. Building the visibility of
the campaign in targeted areas will allow us to ensure a margin of victory on Novebmer 2nd.

In taking on a specific tactic, a Service Learner would help us implement that tactic throughout the
month. For example, we will be working to get over 40 letters to the editor printed in papers across
the state. If you were working on letters to the editor you would write and submit letters to the editor,
and follow up with papers to get them printed. You would also work with our volunteers to help them
write and submit their own letters to the editor. You would read papers to track our progress and
keep clips of any letters that get printed.

Students should expect to front-load the time that they will be putting into their Service Learning
project. Our campaign will end on November 2nd, with the election, so students who want to work
with us on the I-297 campaign should expect to put in most of their time in October, with only
minimal time for wrapping up the campaign after November 2nd.

For this position, a student should possess the following skills:

To be a Field Organizer with the Yes on I-297 campaign, a Service Learner should be passionate
about protecting the environment and/or politics, posses excellent communications skills, be able to
think on their feet, be highly organized, and be excited to make a difference on the first
environmental initiative in Washington State in over a decade!

By the end of October the Yes on I-297 Field Organizers will have contact 10,000 voters by phone,
distributed 15,000 pieces of literature to voters, gotten 40 letters to the editor printed, worked with
over 100 endorsing organizations, organized in 32 legislative districts across the state, and
contacted over 60,000 voters in all.

It is through these efforts that we will reach enough voters in Washington State to ensure that a
majority will vote for I-297. Our field efforts will allow us to finally clean up the radioactive waste at
Hanford and protect Washington’s environment. Polls show that 79 % of Washington voters
support this initiative and to persuade people to vote for it, we only have to explain to them what it
does. That means that contacting voters, individually, and letting them know what I-297 will do is
crucial to winning this campaign, and that is exactly what our Field Organizers will help us
accomplish!

What, specifically, do you hope students will learn, in general, in working with your organization?

I hope that students who work on the I-297 campaign will learn how to impact issues that they care
about. The skills that students learn while working on this campaign can be applied to other issues,
political races and candidates in the future. Learning that you can impact the political process and
things that you care about is important, and can empower you in all areas of your life. I also hope
that students who work on the I-297 campaign will learn that it is valuable to engage in politics, that
voting and speaking out does have an impact, and that your voice can be heard.

Finally, I hope that students learn what it’s like to work on a winning campaign!
Orientation Information October 11, 6:00pm
Alternate orientation:
October 12, 6:00pm