Question 1

2026 Summer Internships application is now open!

Accepted Answer

For 2025, we are offering  four paid internships in two project areas. Each internship is for 10 hours/week for 6 weeks at $18.20/hour.

Promoting Responsible Use of the Batteries That Power Our Lives (2 Interns)
Understanding the food waste pyramid (2 Interns)

See this document for additional details.

The internships are open to: Students attending the MVLA schools  OR residents of Los Altos or Los Altos Hills attending other schools.

Question 2

1: Promoting Responsible Use of the Batteries That Power Our Lives

Accepted Answer

Mentors:  Clari Nolet & Stan Scardino (Rotary Los Altos) and Laura Teksler (GreenTown Los Altos)

Description: Our world is full of electronics and many of these devices are powered by lithium-ion batteries.  But what happens to that hazardous battery when your electric toothbrush dies?  Hopefully it is properly recycled through a program like Rotary Climate Action Committee’s Lithium-Ion recycling program.  In this internship you will help promote this program to local residents by creating short-form videos and other media content demonstrating what items can be recycled through the program and what happens to the batteries when they are properly disposed of and the dangers when they are not.

Question 3

2: Understanding the food waste pyramid (2 interns)

Accepted Answer

Mentor:  Madhuri Davidson, Glenda Chang, Margie Suozzo (GreenTown Los Altos)

Description: Food waste is a big contributor to climate change. When food ends up in landfills, it creates powerful greenhouse gases like methane. If food waste were a country, it would be the third largest emitter in the world. This internship provides an opportunity to learn why food waste matters and how communities can reduce it. You’ll work with real data from local waste haulers; research solutions used in other cities and organizations, and explore how composting can cut emissions. By the end, you’ll build skills in research, data analysis, and communication, and share your findings with the GreenTown board and the community.

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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Schools WoW Program Coordinator

Volunteer Development Leader

Bike/Walk Events

Help Plant Trees!

Researcher/Writer

Marketing Events Outreach and Social Media & Blog Poster

Photographer/Videographer

STUDENT INTERNSHIPS

2026 Summer Internships application is now open!

1: Promoting Responsible Use of the Batteries That Power Our Lives

2: Understanding the food waste pyramid (2 interns)

About Us

GET INVOLVED

Internships for Students

Volunteer Opportunities Abound...

JOIN US

WE ARE LOOKING FOR ...

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Schools WoW Program Coordinator

Volunteer Development Leader

Bike/Walk Events

Help Plant Trees!

Researcher/Writer

Marketing Events Outreach and Social Media &amp; Blog Poster

Photographer/Videographer

STUDENT INTERNSHIPS

2026 Summer Internships application is now open!

1: Promoting Responsible Use of the Batteries That Power Our Lives

2: Understanding the food waste pyramid (2 interns)

Marketing Events Outreach and Social Media & Blog Poster