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REF Origin Story: Raw Earth Foundation was born from a deep-rooted dedication to service and a love for all things wild. In 2016, while our founder Raven Petca was volunteering on an organic farm in Ecuador, she witnessed firsthand the devastating impact of climate change on the Amazon. The eye-opening experience strengthened her determination to take action toward environmental challenges, and there she promised to do everything she could to help. In 2023, after nearly seven years of research and reflection, she founded Raw Earth Foundation. Today, the organization is dedicated to restoring ecosystems, protecting biodiversity, and creating sustainable green spaces, fulfilling the promise she made. What we are doing Now: The early stages of Raw Earth Foundation have been centered around establishing fundraising platforms to support our mission and programs. These efforts have created a strong foundation for the future growth of our initiatives. Looking ahead, we are excited to expand our team, strengthen our programs, and enhance our online presence. In addition, we are eager to acquire and develop facilities that will further support our programs. What a "day in the life" of a Outreach Associate (Canvasser) will look like: Are you outgoing, passionate about the environment, and excited to engage with others? Raw Earth Foundation is looking for Community Outreach Volunteers to help raise awareness of our mission at farmers markets, local events, and community spaces. These team members will represent the Raw Earth Foundation in the community, spreading the word about our initiatives, gathering support through petitions, and engaging people in conservation efforts. Raise awareness about Raw Earth Foundation’s projects, goals, and mission in the community. Set up outreach tables at farmers markets, outside local stores, or at local events to engage with the public. Gather signatures for petitions, distribute informational materials, and encourage passerby participation in our initiatives. Collect survey responses to help us better understand community needs and priorities related to the environment. Qualifications & Experience Necessary for the Role: Based in the United States Available to respond to emails/messaging/inquiries within 24 hours Strong verbal communication and active listening skills Knowledge of our techstack and management tools/software helpful (i.e. ClickUp PMS, Slack, Canva etc.) Friendly, approachable, and enjoys interacting with people. Passionate about environmental causes and community engagement. Self-motivated, reliable, and comfortable with representing our organization in public settings. Flexible, with options to volunteer at least once a month at scheduled events or markets. This role is best suited to individuals who can commit to 2-5 hours per event. Our process/next steps: Once you complete and submit your initial application: Your credentials will be reviewed by our hiring staff. Based on our needs and qualifications, an HR team member will contact you to schedule an interview if you are selected to move forward by Senior Leadership. Within 7 business days of the interview, we will provide you a status on your application or an offer for the position. Upon acceptance of an offer, we require the signing of our Volunteer Agreement/NDA. A formal onboarding session will then be scheduled with Human Resources to walk you through our tools, platforms, standard communication, workflow procedures, and the like. You will then be provided a project and/or task list to get started on within 48 to 72 hours. Volunteer Perks We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with an all-volunteer, unpaid staff. Therefore, this role will offer a variety of non-monetary benefits, such as credit documentation and/or public recognition. These benefits are awarded based on volunteers ability to complete tasks on time and complete the minimum amount of volunteer hours required of their role. In order to receive any non-monetary benefit, volunteers will need to complete a minimum of forty hours within their first year of joining our team. Our list of non-monetary benefits are as follows: Resume reference Feature on website or social media Linkedin experience and/or endorsement REF Annual recognition award and/or a PVSA Discounted REF merchandise Apply here now! Raw Earth Foundation

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