Friends of the San Juans

Action + Advocacy: Roberts Bank Terminal 2 Expansion

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: Interested in being the first to know about actions and advocacy steps you can take related to Roberts Bank Terminal 2 expansion? Sign up here, and we'll let you know as opportunities arise!

Advocacy, Rallies, Organizing

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: Attend local policy meetings to share your voice and be informed. Contribute pro bono expertise in community organizing. Assist with issue-specific community and campaign outreach. Attend and/or help facilitate rallies, parades, or protests.

Comp Plan Action Team

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: San Juan County is updating their Comprehensive Plan which will include a new climate element. They are planning to complete these updates by June 30, 2025. To help us advocate for protecting the San Juans, Friends is assembling a Comp Plan Action Team. As part of the team, you will join other volunteers to discuss the proposed updates and how to best advocate for impactful climate-focused changes. To share your vision for the future of San Juan County, you may choose to write letters and/or speak at Planning Commission and County Council hearings, and we will help you do this. So, if you are excited to have your voice heard, join us so we can make a difference together!

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Field Work!

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: Volunteers are occasionally needed to help do outdoor things, like tracking invasive species on beaches or planting and improving habitats with natural materials and native vegetation. Your sign-up here adds you to the interest list for Field Work Opportunities, and you will be contacted as they arise!

Graphic Design

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: From social media to special events or information design that informs behavior change. Whether you are a seasoned designer or new and need to expand your portfolio, we would love to work with you! Must be able to use Adobe products. We are seeking a creative design professional who wants to volunteer with us for six months. Do you love looking at maps of the Salish Sea, playing with fonts, or discovering amazing photography and art that show the beauty of our marine life and land creatures? This volunteer role is for you! We are happy to work with you to craft a tangible contribution that also spotlights your creativity at public gala events and in our annual communications.

Green Boating Ambassador

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: Do you love eelgrass and wish to engage more in Friends of the San Juans habitat protection and stewardship work? We are looking for Green Boating Ambassadors to help us spread education and resources to boaters to help leave a clean wake while boating in the San Juans!

Photography

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: Help capture special moments with Friends across the islands. We'll email you when opportunities arise! We are also seeking great nature photography for our outreach materials.

Poster hanging and distribution

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: We'll reach out when we need some flyers or posters distributed on San Juan, Orcas, Shaw or Lopez!

Pro Bono Expertise

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: Do you have a particular skill or background that could benefit Friends? From marketing and fundraising to science, research, policy, and legal expertise — we would be delighted to learn more about your special skill and how we might collaborate.

Stuffing and Stamping Envelopes

Location: Friends of the San Juans; 650 Mullis Street; Suite 201; Friday Harbor, WA 98250; United States of America

Description
: Help with mailings and engaging our Friends in critical work! We guarantee there will be chocolate and great conversation! Great opportunity to connect with other like-minded folx in the community and give some time hands-on time if field work is not accessible to you.

Wordpress Wizard

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: Seeking a volunteer skilled at using Wordpress to assist with periodic page and post updates using the basic block editor.

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