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Published 2/1/26 7:34PM

Pro-Bono Sustainability Consultant San Francisco

Seed Consulting Group
Remote, Volunteer must be in or near San Francisco, CA
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    • Details

    Start Date:
    February 2, 2026, 8:00 AM GMT-8
    End Date:
    May 30, 2026
    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours per week
    Commitment Details:
    After project kickoff, consultants should expect to donate between 4 hours per week completing specific assignments according to client needs.
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    30
    Cause Areas:
    Community Development, Environment & Sustainability, Science & Technology
    Benefits:
    Training Provided
    Participation Requirements:
    Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    21+
    Other Requirements:
    Must hold an undergraduate degree. Must submit online application and complete an interview with a member of the Seed leadership team. Must complete volunteer training materials. Must attend a virtual orientation (date 3/21/2026).

    Description

    Pro-Bono Sustainability Consultant San Francisco

    The Seed Consulting Group's San Francisco Chapter is seeking pro bono consultants from a broad range of industries and academic disciplines to apply for our Spring Consulting Cycle. The Spring Cycle will run from March 21 - May 29, with roughly 5 hours of expected work per week.

    Selected consultants will work with a virtual team of 3-5 other volunteers to implement a 10-12-week consulting project for a California-based sustainability nonprofit organization or government entity. All Seed projects serve an environmental and sustainability-driven mission for our clients.

    As a volunteer with Seed, you will:

    • gain hands-on consulting experience finding creative solutions to business, fundraising, marketing, data analysis, and strategy problems
    • learn about and help advance the environmental initiatives of local nonprofits
    • expand your professional networks
    • develop new professional skills to bolster your resume

    Apply here: https://wkf.ms/4lQKRP1

    • Deadline to apply to be a volunteer for Spring 2026 is February 15!

    Join our Info Sessions:

    Info Session I: Feb. 3rd, 6:30 to 7:30 PM PST

    Registration Link: https://lnkd.in/gpPYaaxW

    Info Session II (East Coast Friendly): Feb. 11, 4:00 -5:00 PM PST

    Registration Link: https://lnkd.in/giCUfTmn

    Some of the skills our past consultants have brought include:

    • Marketing and communications
    • Business and program development
    • Sustainability, environmental science, and impact strategy
    • Nonprofit management
    • Financial modeling and data analytics
    • Incorporation into a 501c

    We also welcome people who are new to consulting!

    _________________________________

    About Seed Consulting Group

    Founded in 2014, Seed Consulting Group is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that provides pro bono consulting services to nonprofit organizations and government entities. Our pro bono consultants are emerging professionals that give their time and intellect towards advancing the work of environmental nonprofits and initiatives. We have four thriving chapters in Los Angeles, Orange County, San Francisco, and San Diego are supported by an influential group of sustainability leaders. Since its founding in 2014, a network of 300 volunteers has provided 27,000 hours in pro bono consulting services to over 50 nonprofits.

    http://seedcg.org

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p0Ag2WK9kaw

    Location

    Remote
    Volunteer must be in or near San Francisco, CA
    Associated Location

    San Francisco

    San Francisco, CA, USA

    How to Volunteer for This Opportunity

    Feel free to reach out to seedsf@seedcg.org with any questions!

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