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Published 9/25/25 3:15PM
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Share Your Knowledge about Sustainability!

Working In Support of Education (W!se)
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near New York, NY
I Want to Volunteer

    • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime)
    Commitment Details:
    2-10 hours
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    20
    Cause Areas:
    Education, Environment & Sustainability, Human Rights & Civil Liberties
    Good For:
    Teens, Public Groups
    Participation Requirements:
    Attend Orientation
    Other Requirements:
    Volunteer pre-survey and resume.

    Description

    Share Your Knowledge about Sustainability!

    The W!se Institute, a program of Working in Support of Education, is seeking volunteers to lead seminars about sustainability for our Engineered Green Economics (EGE "edge") initiative of the W!se Institute. Must be knowledgeable and passionate about the Environment, Climate Change, Energy, Building Efficiency and Design, Mobility/Transportation, Materials- Using and Re-using, Food Sustainability, and/or Sustainable Businesses and Investing.

    W!se has curriculum outlines and lesson plans for volunteers. Teach one or more sessions. Each session is 45-60 minutes. Dates and times will be based on availability. Teach on your own, or team up with other people!

    About the W!se Institute: Launched in 1993, the W!se Institute holds hour-long, interactive seminars for students during the school day that focus on career skills and opportunities, college preparation and lifelong learning skills. Seminars are delivered by industry experts and faculty.

    The Institute offers a broad range of seminars for students including everything from business skills to STEAM skills, professional expectations and academic classes. Here are some examples of recent seminars:

    • Personal Finance
    • Introduction to Sustainability
    • Case Studies of Sustainable Firms

    If you are interested in this opportunity, please send an email with your resume to Sheila Beatty, W!se Institute Assistant Director (sbeatty@wise-ny.org)

    Location

    On-site
    New York, New York, US

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