Are you interested in helping out to support MREA’s mission? The MREA is always looking for volunteers. Continue reading to find out more about the events which need volunteers as well as other ways to support MREA through volunteering or interning!
The Annual Energy Fair in Custer, WI
The 28th Annual Energy Fair is coming to Custer, WI June 16-18th, 2017! Mark your calendars, the Energy Fair could not run without its excellent volunteers. Over 300 volunteers helped last year to make the Energy Fair a success. Volunteers are needed in the weeks leading up to The Energy Fair and during The Energy Fair. Interested in volunteering? Sign up at the link below and select The Energy Fair in Custer, WI.
The NEW Energy Fair in St. Paul, MN
In 2017, we are holding TWO Energy Fairs! The new Energy Fair will be held September 9-10th, 2017 at Harriet Island Park in St. Paul, MN. We are seeking volunteers to help out with this new event. Sign up at the link below, and select the Energy Fair in St. Paul, MN. Contact our Volunteer Coordinator Kristen at kristeny@midwestrenew.org with questions.
Volunteer Contact:
Kristen Yeager
(715) 592-6595 ext. 111
kristeny@midwestrenew.org
Move Some Earth Day
Move Some Earth Day is held each year, a few months before The Energy Fair. It’s a day full of various tasks which help to ready the MREA grounds in scenic Custer, Wisconsin for The Energy Fair as well as get Energy Fair materials ready.
The event lasts from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and takes place rain or shine. MREA will provide a tasty, light breakfast and full lunch. The day will conclude with dinner and drinks. Typical volunteer tasks include gardening, landscaping, clearing brush, preparing food for The Energy Fair, painting picnic tables, preparing the MREA garden, assisting with office work, Energy Fair promotion, and more. Everyone is welcome. Bring gloves, tools, and your outdoor work clothing (please remember to dress for the weather too)!
MREA invites you to Move Some Earth Day, Saturday, May 5, 2018.
RSVPs begin on April 1. To RSVP, contact Kristen at 715-592-6595 ext. 111 or kristeny@midwestrenew.org with your name, address, phone number, and dietary preference (vegan, vegetarian, etc.). See you there!
The Street Team
MREA can always use help getting the word out; become a part of our street team! If you have the ability to poster for us or distribute our publications, please send an email to Kristen at kristeny@midwestrenew.org.
Volunteer 365 Team
If you’d like to volunteer for MREA outside of The Energy Fair and Move Some Earth Day, the MREA is looking to develop a local team of volunteers eager to help throughout the year. If you live in Central Wisconsin and would be interested in joining our Volunteer 365 Team, please RSVP to Kristen at kristeny@midwestrenew.org. We will send weekly emails to the group announcing potential 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!
Curious what MREA volunteer tasks may include? Check out the list below:
- Postering for events
- Publication distribution
- Membership mailings
- Energy Fair mailings
- Grounds maintenance
- Event planning
- Database entry
The Energy Fair is also looking for committed individuals to help year-round on various aspects from coordinating our documentary series to engaging the community in energy and sustainability activities to incorporating arts into The Fair. If you’d like to volunteer for a specific Energy Fair committee, please let us know at the email listed above or call 715-592-6595.
How else can you help MREA?
Good news! Along with your contribution there are many other ways to support the MREA.
- Become a member
- Donate
- Check out our wish list!
- Planned Giving
- 1% for the Planet
- Good Search
- Amazon Smile
