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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Event Opportunities:
Yearly Opportunities:
(715) 592-6595
volunteer@midwestrenew.org
MREA Headquarters:
7558 Deer Rd. Custer, WI
Saturday, October 12, 2019 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.
Some tasks we will be focusing on:
*Please consider bringing tools for your personal use
RSVP by Oct. 10th to be entered to win a prize! The drawing will be held during the event. Must be present to win.
To RSVP, contact 715-592-6595 or volunteer@midwestrenew.org with your name, address, phone number, and dietary restrictions (vegan, vegetarian, gluten, etc.).
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:
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. Please contact volunteer@midwestrenew.org if interested.
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! For any other distribution, members can receive a vintage Energy Fair pint glass.
Saturday, May 11, 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 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 8 to be entered to win a prize! To RSVP, contact 715-592-6595 or volunteer@midwestrenew.org with your name, address, phone number, and dietary restrictions (vegan, vegetarian, gluten, etc.). See you there!
June 26-28, 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 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!
Want to help before June 22? Check out our Crunch Crew volunteer opportunity on theenergyfair.org/volunteer.
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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