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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Saturday, October 17, 2020 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. Please dress for the weather, and warm up by our wood burning masonry heater. Food and drink will be provided.
Some tasks we will be focusing on:
*Please consider bringing tools for your personal use
RSVP by Oct. 15th to be entered to win a prize! The drawing will be held during the event. Must be present to win. Click here to RSVP!
Sign up for a group carpool by either joining or riding for Brisk Fall Clean Up Day 2020! No login or accounts required. Click here to see how to use groupcarpool.com. Click here to sign up for a group carpool!
Led by the Midwest Renewable Energy Association (MREA), Rise Up Midwest! is a coalition of businesses, individuals, organizations, jurisdictions, and workforce development partners working in coordination to create a groundswell of support for commonsense, strategic, and swift policy action and market development.
Join the Rise Up Street Team and help distribute information about the initiative in your community. Volunteers play an important role in spreading the word, from distributing posters and flyers, to sharing on social media. You may also participate virtually by signing up with the Rise Up Street Team and sharing information from the Rise Up Media Kit.
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. Volunteer 12+ hours and you will be able to claim a vintage Hardcore volunteer shirt. Please note that sizes and years are limited.
Furthermore, 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:
Saturday, May 8, 2021 from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
With the historic 31st Anniversary Energy Fair right around the corner, this volunteer day is focused on all things Energy Fair! Join us for this all-day event as we work to transform our demonstration site at the ReNew the Earth Institute in scenic Custer, WI. Typical volunteer tasks include landscaping, clearing brush, painting picnic tables, preparing the MREA garden, assisting with office work and Energy Fair promotion, and more! Materials for Street Team will also be available for pick-up. Move Some Earth Day happens rain or shine. Coffee, light breakfast, and an energizing lunch will be provided. Everyone is welcome. Bring gloves, tools, and outdoor work clothing.
RSVP by May 6th to be entered to win a prize! The drawing will be held during the event. Must be present to win. Click here to RSVP!
Join the Street Team and help distribute information about MREA’s clean energy and sustainable living initiatives and events like The Energy Fair 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. You may also participate in Street Team virtually by sharing information from the Energy Fair media kit!
Street Team members who help distribute materials for The Energy Fair, will be eligible to get a free pint glass at that year’s Energy Fair! You may pick up your free pint glass at the volunteer tent during the Fair. For any other distribution, members can receive a vintage Energy Fair pint glass.
We are grateful for 31 years of bringing people together to learn about sustainability and clean energy and need help prepping the grounds in time! Join the MREA’s Crunch Crew and we will show our appreciation by giving away a Free Vintage Hardcore Volunteer t-shirt (while supplies last) if you donate 12 hours of your time.
Tasks will mostly consist of:
Scheduling is flexible prior to The Energy Fair.
Contact volunteer@midwestrenew.org to start crunching with the crew today!
*Please consider bringing tools for your personal use
June 25-27, 2021 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 22-29. 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!
Learn more about volunteer opportunities and sign up click here!
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.
Good news! Along with volunteering there are many other ways to support the MREA.
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