ReUSE is a student-run program through Campus Recycling and Refuse Services that implements and maintains a series of services and events for the UC Berkeley community to foster the spirit of reuse- that is, keeping old items from the waste stream and reducing the need for new ones. Visit http://reuse.berkeley.edu for more information.
ReUSE Volunteer Information:
ReUSE is looking for volunteers for the 2009-2010 school year. ReUSE volunteers work within the ReUSE program by "owning" a ReUSE station- these are areas on campus, generally small bookcases or empty phone booths, where students may drop off unwanted, reusable items, and pick up free items that have been circulating in the university- these typically include binders, envelops, file folders, paper clips, and other office supplies.
ReUSE also has several projects throughout the school year- Binder/Reader Giveaway and the Second Chance Clothing Sale, and can always use an extra pair of hands.
Volunteer positions are of course, unpaid, but we will be having monthly meetings with free food, good people, and interesting ideas.
Please email Sarah Cowan at sloucowan@berkeley.edu for more information. If interested in volunteering with ReUSE, please send a brief (1-2 paragraph) introduction of yourself and your interest in the program. The first monthly meeting of ReUSE volunteers will be the week of September 21-25. If you already know your availability for these days, please send that along too.
ReUSE Intern Information:
Internship Position Available: ReUSE Online Materials Exchange Web Designer
5 - 10 hours/week
Starts immediately, through end of Spring Semester 2010
$12/hour
Requirements:
• Undergraduate or graduate student currently enrolled at UC Berkeley
Skills and Abilities required:
• Experience with web design
• Interest in creating attractive and accessible website interfaces
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to also work alongside ReUSE Manger and Assistant Manager to plan and implement website
• Interest in waste management and reduction
Intern responsibilities:
ReUSE is creating an online materials exchange to foster reuse throughout the UC Berkeley community. The web design intern will be responsible for determining the most accessible, interesting, and realistic (given the restraints of time and budget) fashion to implement this exciting new opportunity for Berkeley students, faculty, and staff. The intern must be able to make recommendations regarding the technical workings of the website and be comfortable making decisions regarding the design and aesthetics of the site. The Web Design Intern will be with the materials exchange project from conception to launch at the end of the Spring Semester. Although the Web Design Intern is responsible for the execution of the online exchange, she/he will be meeting regularly with ReUSE staff to discuss the needs and progress of the project.
Applicants should submit a résumé and letter of interest of one page electronically to reusecontact@berkeley.edu no later than 5 pm on Tuesday, September 15.
Contact: Sarah Cowan 859.462.3886 sloucowan@berkeley.edu for more information
