Recycling Ambassador Volunteer Hours Reporting
Report your volunteer hours in the community with this easy to use online form. If you have any questions or need any additional assistance please contact our office at 763-324-3400 or by email.
Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities
Contact the person listed to volunteer or sign-up online if that is an option. We value your safety. Please do not volunteer in person if it makes you uncomfortable or if you think you are sick. You will receive specific safety instructions for each event.
2022 Community Events
| Event Name | Location | Date | Time | Event Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wargo Earth Day | Wargo Nature Center | April 23 | 12:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. | Whitney.Loher@co.anoka.mn.us 5 Volunteers needed for monitoring waste stations. |
| R Marketplace - Grand Opening | 10K Brewing 2005 2nd Ave, Anoka, MN 55303 Located in The Empire Room | April 22 | 4 p.m. - 8 p.m. | MaggieYauk@co.anoka.mn.us 2-3 recycling ambassadors to table at the grand opening of R-Marketplace. You will focus on organics recycling and food waste reduction. |
| 4H Clover Dash | Bunker Hills Activities Center 550 Bunker Lake Blvd NW, Andover | April 30 | 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. | Paul Symanski, symana2002@yahoo.com 4 volunteers needed for monitoring waste stations. |
| Lions Breakfast. | Spring Lake Park High School, 1100 81st Ave NE Door 33, Spring Lake Park | April 24 | 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. | 763.792.7201, recinfo@slpmn.org |
| Fridley '49er Days Parade | June 16 | 6:30 p.m. | Contact: workdrafter@yahoo.com, Website: https://www.ci.fridley.mn.us/766/Fridley-49er-Days?fbclid=IwAR0X_lAVFilIYR-fgZsROSvgE2TF3DwfX7PHQimL1YFa2yy1gIjdT8OcbVU | |
| Tower Days | Spring Lake Park | June 9 - June 11 | Contact: recinfo@slpmn.org, 763-792-7201 | |
| Columbia Heights Art & Info Fair | Huset Park West, Columbia Heights | June 23 | 5 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. | Contact: recycle@co.anoka.mn.us, veronicajj3@aol.com Curbside/drop-Off organics recycling promotion |
| Blaine Festival | Aquatore Park, Blaine | June 24 - June 26 | Contact: info@blainefestival.org | |
| Ice Cream Social | Riverfront Memorial Park, 2201-2nd Ave, Anoka | June 21 | 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. | Contact: Pam Bowman, pbowman@ci.anoka.mn.us Volunteers needed to monitor waste stations. |
| Freedom Festival: | Ham Lake Lions Park | July 2 | 3 p.m. -10:30 p.m. | Contact: kari@hamlakecc.org, 763-434-3011 Volunteers needed for waste stations and to set up organics for the event. |
| Monarch Festival | August 17 | 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. | Contact: recycle@co.anoka.mn.us, veronicajj3@aol.com Curbside/ Drop-Off Organics recycling promotion | |
| World Fest | Tom Ryan Park, Blaine | September 17 | 1 p.m. - 4.p.m. | Contact: Joy Handt, jhandt@blainemn.gov, 763-717-2724 |
Fix-It Clinics
Fixers, sewers and general volunteers needed at upcoming events throughout the year.
Contact Recycling & Resource Solutions at 763-324-3400 or recycle@co.anoka.mn.us to sign up as a volunteer at the upcoming events.
Multifamily Recycling Program
Refer your apartment, condo or townhome to get recycling help. Recycling Ambassadors are needed to connect Anoka County with multifamily properties. The county can provide free recycling resources, such as recycling bins, labels, tote bags and more, through the Anoka County Multifamily Recycling Program.
Contact Recycling & Resource Solutions at 763-324-3400 or recycle@co.anoka.mn.us.
Business Recycling Program
Refer your workplace or place of worship to get recycling help, start an organics (food waste) collection program or reduce waste. The county will work with you and the organization to plan and implement waste improvements. Free recycling resources include color-coded recycling bins, labels, employee training and more. Master Recyclers can help by being a project lead and specific improvements such as labeling bins.
Sign up online to get a free, onsite assessment and learn more about free resources or contact Recycling & Resource Solutions at 763-324-3400 or recycle@co.anoka.mn.us.