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Internships for Students
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There are lots of opportunities to volunteer with GreenTown Los Altos, whether you just want to contribute to a single project, work with us for a few hours on a single day, or make a longer term commitment. Below are some of our current volunteer openings. To volunteer, email us.
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Volunteer-Intern Openings
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
GreenTown is looking for a new WoW! Project Lead! The Project Lead provides support to school leads in promoting alternative forms of transportation to school, including biking, walking and carpooling. These modes reduce greenhouse gases and toxic air emissions and help reduce traffic congestion around our schools. Plus, it’s a healthy and fun way for kids to bookend their school day! Check out our webpage at: https://www.greentownlosaltos.org/schoolswow
The GreenTown WoW! Project Lead:
Helps School WoW! Leads with Program Planning
Encourages and Supports Bike/Ped Safety Instruction
Provides Marketing Support
Conducts Data Analysis and Supports Program Evaluation
Please see here for a more detailed description
STUDENT INTERNSHIPS
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.
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.
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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