There are many ways to get involved as a volunteer with MREA. Your volunteer efforts will help promote renewable energy, energy efficiency, and sustainable living. Let us know about your interests, expertise, and how you’d like to make an impact. We’ll connect you with current volunteer opportunities. MREA has opportunities at annual events, and year-round support roles as a volunteer or intern. Learn more below.
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MREA Headquarters:
7558 Deer Rd. Custer, WI
Saturday, October 20, 2018 from 10a.m. – 3p.m.
Join us for a fun day of Fall cleanup at MREA’s headquarters in Custer, WI. We’ll prepare our site for the colder months, and we would love your help. Meet staff and other volunteers who are passionate about building a sustainable future powered by clean energy. Please dress for the weather, and warm up by our wood burning masonry heater. A tasty pizza lunch will be served.
RSVP by Oct. 18th to win a SunJack Solar Charger! The drawing will be held during the event. Must be present to win. We’ll also be doing an MREA T-Shirt giveaway to one lucky winner at noon!
RSVP to volunteer@midwestrenew.org.
Saturday, May 4, 2019 from 9a.m. – 5p.m.
With the historic 30th Anniversary Energy Fair right around the corner, this volunteer day is focused on all things Energy Fair! Join in the fun and excitement of readying the grounds, organizing promotional materials, and more for the big event. Move Some Earth Day happens rain or shine. Coffee, light breakfast, and an energizing lunch is provided. RSVP by emailing volunteer@midwestrenew.org.
Bike to Move Some Earth Day
Riders meet by 8:00 a.m. at the Sundial on the UW-Stevens Point campus. The 20-mile round trip rides on mostly flat terrain, and back roads to and from Move Some Earth Day at MREA’s headquarters in Custer, WI. Riders that volunteer at Move Some Earth Day will receive a free day pass to The 30th Anniversary Energy Fair, June 20-23. We are looking for a Group Ride Lead to organize the 2019 ride. If you or someone you know would like to lead the Ride, email volunteer@midwestrenew.org.
June 21-23, 2019 at MREA Headquarters: 7558 Deer Rd. Custer, WI
Volunteers are the backbone of The Energy Fair, and receive FREE entry! Meet new friends, network, and make memories that will last a lifetime. Volunteer tasks are varied with a wide range of duties. Shifts are available from June 17-23. Volunteer for 2+ hours and receive a free day pass OR be a Hardcore Volunteer for 12+ hours and receive a free weekend pass, t-shirt, and Networking Dinner ticket!
The Energy Fair is also looking for committed individuals to help year-round on various Fair aspects, like coordinating our documentary series, engaging the community in energy and sustainability activities, and incorporating arts into the Fair. If you’d like to volunteer for a specific Energy Fair committee, please let us know.
Join the Street Team and help distribute information about MREA’s clean energy and sustainable living initiatives and events in your community. Volunteers play an important role in spreading the word, from distributing posters and flyers, to sharing on social media and posting yard signs. Contact volunteer@midwestrenew.org.
If you’d like to volunteer for MREA beyond events like The Energy Fair and our biannual Volunteer Work Days, we are developing a local team of volunteers eager to help throughout the year. If you live in Central Wisconsin and interested in joining our Volunteer 365 Team, please email volunteer@midwestrenew.org. We will send weekly emails to the group announcing volunteer tasks and would love any help you could provide.
Please know that sometimes we may not have anything at the time you inquire, but we will keep your information on file for when we do!
Volunteer 365 Team tasks may include:
Good news! Along with volunteering there are many other ways to support the MREA.
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