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SUMMARY:HHW Volunteering: August 22\, 2026 [Multiple Shifts Available]
DESCRIPTION:Please sign up to volunteer for the annual Household Hazardous Waste Collection event on August 22\, 2026. Volunteers will assist in various functions with the McLean County Household Hazardous Waste collection event with the primary need being traffic control. The work requires spending the entire shift on one’s feet\, clear communication with event participants\, some possible light lifting with equipment setup/take-down. This is a high traffic event with moving cars and equipment so all volunteers must be at least 18 years of age in order to participate. \nConfirmation details and meeting location will be provided to all registered volunteers prior to the event. \n*Volunteer shifts have closed. If interested in volunteering\, please call 309-454-3169*
URL:https://ecologyactioncenter.org/event/hhw-volunteering-august-22-2026-multiple-shifts-available/
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SUMMARY:Sweet Corn Circus [Multiple Shifts]
DESCRIPTION:The Ecology Action Center needs 2 volunteers per shift to help us at our booth at the Sweet Corn Circus. Volunteers will help alert Sweet Corn Circus attendees to composting services provided by the Ecology Action Center. Volunteers will also help at the booth ensuring materials are being disposed of in the correct bins. \nVolunteers need to be 16 years or older\, and able to stand on their feet for multiple hours at a time. Work will be outdoors\, so volunteers need to dress appropriately for the weather.
URL:https://ecologyactioncenter.org/event/sweet-corn-circus-multiple-shifts/2026-08-22/
CATEGORIES:Trash Clean Up,volunteer
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SUMMARY:Sweet Corn Circus [Multiple Shifts]
DESCRIPTION:The Ecology Action Center needs 2 volunteers per shift to help us at our booth at the Sweet Corn Circus. Volunteers will help alert Sweet Corn Circus attendees to composting services provided by the Ecology Action Center. Volunteers will also help at the booth ensuring materials are being disposed of in the correct bins. \nVolunteers need to be 16 years or older\, and able to stand on their feet for multiple hours at a time. Work will be outdoors\, so volunteers need to dress appropriately for the weather.
URL:https://ecologyactioncenter.org/event/sweet-corn-circus-multiple-shifts/2026-08-23/
CATEGORIES:Trash Clean Up,volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260904T093000
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SUMMARY:YouthBuild Tree Planting Workday: September 4 (9:30am-12pm)
DESCRIPTION:Help the Ecology Action Center plant 5 container trees (6-7ft tall) to improve air quality\, sequester carbon\, increase wildlife habitat\, and more at YouthBuild! \nTools and heavy equipment will be in use and all volunteers must be able to safely use hand tools\, stay on their feet for 3 hours at a time and lift a moderate weight (~15 pounds). \nPlease dress appropriately for weather conditions and working outside. Long pants and closed-toed shoes or boots are required; no sandals or flip-flops. More information as well as a confirmation email will be communicated to volunteers prior to the workday and NOT at sign up. \nSign up here: https://ecologyactioncenter.app.neoncrm.com/forms/volunteer?opportunityId=564 \n  \n  \n \n  \n 
URL:https://ecologyactioncenter.org/event/youthbuild-tree-planting-workday-september-4-930am-12pm/
CATEGORIES:Tree Corps,volunteer
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DTSTAMP:20260921T152822Z
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SUMMARY:Sugar Creek Stewards Workday: September 27\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Come join us for our October workday along Sugar Creek on September 27 from 9:00am to 12:00pm! We need help improving Sugar Creek in designated areas throughout Bloomington and Normal\, by clearing invasive plant species and managing the non-invasive plants. \nVolunteers must be 18 years old or older (or 14 and accompanied by a parent or guardian) and be able to hike along uneven terrain and safely use basic hand tools such as loppers and bow saws. \nSign up at https://ecologyactioncenter.app.neoncrm.com/forms/volunteer?opportunityId=570 or at the button below. \n \nThe Sugar Creek Stewards is part of the Ecology Action Center’s Clean Water programming\, and is supported by the Bloomington-Normal Water Reclamation District\, the City of Bloomington and the Town of Normal. \n 
URL:https://ecologyactioncenter.org/event/sugar-creek-stewards-workday-september-27-2026/
CATEGORIES:Sugar Creek Stewards,volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261010T090000
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SUMMARY:mCLEAN Up Crew Workday
DESCRIPTION:Our local environment needs your help! Join the Ecology Action Center on October 10 from 9:00am to 12:00pm in picking up trash around McLean County for our August mCLEAN Up Crew Workday. Volunteers will use trash grabbers with safety equipment like high visibility vests and gloves to pick up litter around designated areas. Participants must be 18 years or older or 12-17 years old and accompanied by a guardian. Volunteers must be able to spend three hours on their feet and carry a weight of 10-15 pounds. A confirmation email and location information will be communicated 1-2 days prior to the workday. Please register each participant individually at https://ecologyactioncenter.app.neoncrm.com/forms/volunteer?opportunityId=566 or at the button below. \n \n 
URL:https://ecologyactioncenter.org/event/mclean-up-crew/
CATEGORIES:Trash Clean Up,volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261017T090000
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SUMMARY:Sugar Creek Stewards Workday
DESCRIPTION:Come join us for our October workday along Sugar Creek on October 17 from 9:00am to 12:00pm! We need help improving Sugar Creek in designated areas throughout Bloomington and Normal\, by clearing invasive plant species and managing the non-invasive plants. \nVolunteers must be 18 years old or older (or 14 and accompanied by a parent or guardian) and be able to hike along uneven terrain and safely use basic hand tools such as loppers and bow saws. \nSign up at https://ecologyactioncenter.app.neoncrm.com/forms/volunteer?opportunityId=573 or at the button below. \n \nThe Sugar Creek Stewards is part of the Ecology Action Center’s Clean Water programming\, and is supported by the Bloomington-Normal Water Reclamation District\, the City of Bloomington and the Town of Normal. \n 
URL:https://ecologyactioncenter.org/event/sugar-creek-stewards-workday/
CATEGORIES:Sugar Creek Stewards,volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261024T090000
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SUMMARY:Sugar Creek Stewards Workday: October 24\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Come join us for our October workday along Sugar Creek on October 24 from 9:00am to 12:00pm! We need help improving Sugar Creek in designated areas throughout Bloomington and Normal\, by clearing invasive plant species and managing the non-invasive plants. \nVolunteers must be 18 years old or older (or 14 and accompanied by a parent or guardian) and be able to hike along uneven terrain and safely use basic hand tools such as loppers and bow saws. \nSign up at https://ecologyactioncenter.app.neoncrm.com/forms/volunteer?opportunityId=571 or at the button below. \n \nThe Sugar Creek Stewards is part of the Ecology Action Center’s Clean Water programming\, and is supported by the Bloomington-Normal Water Reclamation District\, the City of Bloomington and the Town of Normal. \n 
URL:https://ecologyactioncenter.org/event/sugar-creek-stewards-workday-october-24-2026/
CATEGORIES:Sugar Creek Stewards,volunteer
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