Volunteer: Educational Presentations - Virtual OpportunityLearn about the benefits of a plant-based diet for environmental and social justice. Then, share this information with your peers by creating a presentation tailored to your audience and sharing it with them. You can present a series of presentations to one audience or the same presentation to multiple groups, depending on whether you would rather dig into the research on one topic or improve your confidence with public speaking. Stages: Investigation Research and identify preferred audiences for presentations. Survey the audience to understand their current knowledge around the connection between food and the environment. Preparation and Planning Research the connection between food and the environment independently and with the support of Switch4Good materials and team. Reflect on survey results to determine the focus and depth of the presentation. Create visual aid(s) for the presentation(s) and craft talking points. Practice the presentation(s). Don’t memorize word for word, but instead, understand your points well enough to clearly communicate them and keep the conversation dynamic. Organize the presentation event(s). Action/Demonstration Present! Deliverables: Survey distributed to the audience asking about their knowledge of food systems, climate change, and their connection Visual aids and talking points/script for the presentation Documentation of the presentation (photos, videos, invitations, etc. ) Agency: Switch4Good Learn about the benefits of a plant-based diet for environmental and social justice. Then, share this information with your peers by creating a presentation tailored to your audience and sharing it with them. You can present a series of presentations to one audience or the same presentation to multiple groups, depending on whether you would rather dig into the research on one topic or improve your confidence with public speaking. Stages: Investigation Research and identify preferred audiences for presentations. Survey the audience to understand their current knowledge around the connection between food and the environment. Preparation and Planning Research the connection between food and the environment independently and with the support of Switch4Good materials and team. Reflect on survey results to determine the focus and depth of the presentation. Create visual aid(s) for the presentation(s) and craft talking points. Practice the presentation(s). Don’t memorize word for word, but instead, understand your points well enough to clearly communicate them and keep the conversation dynamic. Organize the presentation event(s). Action/Demonstration Present! Deliverables: Survey distributed to the audience asking about their knowledge of food systems, climate change, and their connection Visual aids and talking points/script for the presentation Documentation of the presentation (photos, videos, invitations, etc. ) Agency: Switch4Good Need Type: Volunteer Date: Runs Until Dec 12, 2025 Zip Code: 92606 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Article Writing - Virtual Opportunity Learn about the benefits of a plant-based diet for environmental and social justice. Then, share this information with the public by writing a series of articles elaborating on the connection between food choices and the environment. These articles will be eligible to be posted on the Switch4Good blog. Stages: Investigation Research and identify potential topics within the broader topic of food choices and the environment. Survey your peer group or whoever your target audience is to better understand what information they lack or what they wish they knew more about. Preparation and Planning Determine the focus of research and writing based on criteria such as urgency of the issue, level of public awareness, and personal interest. Determine the scope of research and writing to cover the subject matter. Each article should be at least 1,000 words long, and the project requires at least 3 articles, but it is up to you if you’d like to write about three topics or write a series about one topic. Research the connection between food and environment independently and with the support of Switch4Good materials and team. Organize research, draft a thesis statement, and write an outline. Action/Demonstration Write! Reach out to personal, professional, and academic connections for edits and revisions. Lucy from Switch4Good is also available for review at any point during these steps. Repeat steps up to this point for each article written. Deliverables: Documentation of research and planning (notes, outline, thesis statement, etc.) Documentation of editing and revision (track changes, comments, edited and final drafts, etc.) Final drafts of at least three articles of at least 1,000 words each Agency: Switch4Good Learn about the benefits of a plant-based diet for environmental and social justice. Then, share this information with the public by writing a series of articles elaborating on the connection between food choices and the environment. These articles will be eligible to be posted on the Switch4Good blog. Stages: Investigation Research and identify potential topics within the broader topic of food choices and the environment. Survey your peer group or whoever your target audience is to better understand what information they lack or what they wish they knew more about. Preparation and Planning Determine the focus of research and writing based on criteria such as urgency of the issue, level of public awareness, and personal interest. Determine the scope of research and writing to cover the subject matter. Each article should be at least 1,000 words long, and the project requires at least 3 articles, but it is up to you if you’d like to write about three topics or write a series about one topic. Research the connection between food and environment independently and with the support of Switch4Good materials and team. Organize research, draft a thesis statement, and write an outline. Action/Demonstration Write! Reach out to personal, professional, and academic connections for edits and revisions. Lucy from Switch4Good is also available for review at any point during these steps. Repeat steps up to this point for each article written. Deliverables: Documentation of research and planning (notes, outline, thesis statement, etc.) Documentation of editing and revision (track changes, comments, edited and final drafts, etc.) Final drafts of at least three articles of at least 1,000 words each Agency: Switch4Good Need Type: Volunteer Date: Runs Until Dec 12, 2025 Zip Code: 92606 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Letter to the Editor/Op-Ed Writing - Virtual OpportunityLearn about the current state of food, environmental, and relevant policy, such as the FISCAL Act, the Farm Bill, and other local bills. Then, write a letter to the editor responding to a published article about one of these bills or an op-ed sharing your viewpoint more generally about these policy proposals. Attempt to get your piece published in a school newspaper, a local outlet, or even a regional or national one! Stages: Investigation Research and identify potential topics within the broader topic of food choices and environment that are relevant to current legislation or recent articles published in the local press. The timeline of submitting op-eds is looser than LTEs, which typically need to be submitted quite quickly after the piece to which the LTE is responding is printed. Survey your community to better understand what they care about related to this issue. Preparation and Planning Research the specific issue, its consequences, and where it stands in the legislative process (if legislation) independently and with the support of Switch4Good materials and team. Organize research and develop a succinct argument that can be written in a few paragraphs. Research press outlets local to the district in which the legislation is being proposed, including student newspapers. Note their submission requirements and methods, including word count and whether they have an online form or accept email submissions. Action Write! The most effective letters to the editor are typically short, only a couple of paragraphs long. Op-eds are usually a bit longer, but not by much. The length will be determined by the guidelines of each publication. Reach out to personal, professional, and academic connections for edits and revisions. Lucy from Switch4Good is also available for review at any point during these steps. Demonstration Pitch the LTE or op-ed to the press outlets you found in your research! Repeat steps up to this point for each LTE or op-ed written. Deliverables: Documentation of research and planning (notes, outline, etc.) Documentation of editing and revision (track changes, comments, edited and final drafts, etc.) Final drafts of at least five letters to the editor or op-eds Documentation of pitching LTEs or op-eds to press outlets, including any publication Agency: Switch4Good Learn about the current state of food, environmental, and relevant policy, such as the FISCAL Act, the Farm Bill, and other local bills. Then, write a letter to the editor responding to a published article about one of these bills or an op-ed sharing your viewpoint more generally about these policy proposals. Attempt to get your piece published in a school newspaper, a local outlet, or even a regional or national one! Stages: Investigation Research and identify potential topics within the broader topic of food choices and environment that are relevant to current legislation or recent articles published in the local press. The timeline of submitting op-eds is looser than LTEs, which typically need to be submitted quite quickly after the piece to which the LTE is responding is printed. Survey your community to better understand what they care about related to this issue. Preparation and Planning Research the specific issue, its consequences, and where it stands in the legislative process (if legislation) independently and with the support of Switch4Good materials and team. Organize research and develop a succinct argument that can be written in a few paragraphs. Research press outlets local to the district in which the legislation is being proposed, including student newspapers. Note their submission requirements and methods, including word count and whether they have an online form or accept email submissions. Action Write! The most effective letters to the editor are typically short, only a couple of paragraphs long. Op-eds are usually a bit longer, but not by much. The length will be determined by the guidelines of each publication. Reach out to personal, professional, and academic connections for edits and revisions. Lucy from Switch4Good is also available for review at any point during these steps. Demonstration Pitch the LTE or op-ed to the press outlets you found in your research! Repeat steps up to this point for each LTE or op-ed written. Deliverables: Documentation of research and planning (notes, outline, etc.) Documentation of editing and revision (track changes, comments, edited and final drafts, etc.) Final drafts of at least five letters to the editor or op-eds Documentation of pitching LTEs or op-eds to press outlets, including any publication Agency: Switch4Good Need Type: Volunteer Date: Runs Until Dec 12, 2025 Zip Code: 92606 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Practical Recipes on Campus - Virtual Opportunity
Stages: Investigation Survey selected audience (i.e., dorm neighbors, sports team, those who share an academic focus) to understand their considerations when choosing their food. Preparation and Planning Research the connection between food and environment independently and with the support of Switch4Good materials and team. Reflect on survey results to determine the standards that each recipe must meet, including cost, ease of buying ingredients, and cooking method. Brainstorm at least ten different plant-based recipes that are affordable, accessible, and practical for the audience to cook. Each recipe should be for a balanced, nutritious meal that includes fruits and vegetables, complex carbohydrates, and protein. Calculate the environmental savings of each recipe compared to a similar recipe that includes animal products. Action/Demonstration Prepare and distribute recipes (i.e., live cooking demonstration, printed handouts, video, etc.) and communicate environmental benefits. Deliverables: Survey that was distributed to the audience asking about preferences, restraints, etc. 10 plant-based recipes that fit the needs of the audience Documentation of the presentation of the recipes (i.e., video recording, handouts, etc.) Agency: Switch4Good
Stages: Investigation Survey selected audience (i.e., dorm neighbors, sports team, those who share an academic focus) to understand their considerations when choosing their food. Preparation and Planning Research the connection between food and environment independently and with the support of Switch4Good materials and team. Reflect on survey results to determine the standards that each recipe must meet, including cost, ease of buying ingredients, and cooking method. Brainstorm at least ten different plant-based recipes that are affordable, accessible, and practical for the audience to cook. Each recipe should be for a balanced, nutritious meal that includes fruits and vegetables, complex carbohydrates, and protein. Calculate the environmental savings of each recipe compared to a similar recipe that includes animal products. Action/Demonstration Prepare and distribute recipes (i.e., live cooking demonstration, printed handouts, video, etc.) and communicate environmental benefits. Deliverables: Survey that was distributed to the audience asking about preferences, restraints, etc. 10 plant-based recipes that fit the needs of the audience Documentation of the presentation of the recipes (i.e., video recording, handouts, etc.) Agency: Switch4Good Need Type: Volunteer Date: Runs Until Dec 12, 2025 Zip Code: 92606 Allow Groups: Yes |