Looking to log hours for court-ordered community service or other required volunteer hours? The Elkhart Environmental Center is always accepting new volunteers! We typically have volunteer opportunities year-round (most activities are outdoors).
We offer volunteer hours Monday - Friday 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM while staff are available. If we have evening or weekend events happening, we typically offer volunteer opportunities during those extended times as well (check out www.facebook.com/ElkhartEnvironmentalCenter or www.elkhartindiana.org/eec to see our upcoming calendar).
Hours are flexible based on staff availability. Please schedule hours before arriving.
FAQs:
- Do I need to schedule before volunteering?
- Yes. We have a small staff and sometimes we are called away for meetings or errands. If you are planning to volunteer with us, we want to make sure someone is here to check you in. You can schedule ahead of time, or you can call before you leave to ensure that staff will be available when you arrive.
- How do I schedule hours to volunteer?
- You can register here and enter in your preferred date/time in the popup window. Please keep in mind that staff must approve this request before you are officially scheduled to volunteer with us. After you submit your request, you will be notified when staff approve it. If your request is denied, staff will reach out with other options. You can also call/email us with the date(s)/time(s) you would like to volunteer. You can even call/email before you leave--but please make sure you have connected with staff before you arrive at the EEC. W
- How old do I have to be to volunteer?
- We accept volunteers of all ages! However, any volunteers under 16 will need a parent/guardian present with them while they volunteer. Any volunteers under 18 will need a parent/guardian to sign their volunteer waiver.
- How do I get there?
- Google/Apple Maps will sometimes send people to our back gate on Perkins St, which is for restricted use only. Once you are only Lusher Ave, go as far east as possible and you will end up in our parking lot.
- What should I wear/bring?
- Dress for the weather/working outside. We recommend bringing a refillable water bottle with you. A refrigerator/microwave are available if you would like to bring any food with you. Gloves, tools, sunscreen/bug spray will be provided.
- I am scheduled to volunteer but can't anymore--what do I do?
- We understand that life happens. If you are able to send us a quick email or phone call to let us know, we appreciate the heads up.
