VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Donations and material organizing
We are looking for volunteers to fill regular, once-a-week, 3-hour shifts helping with donations. Volunteers will help receive and sort materials for the shop and for use in UpCycle’s classes and programs.
Our donations and materials handlers sort and shelve donations, assess the overall organization of the shop, and ensure that the donations we accept are clean and damage free. Be the first to see new materials as they come in and play a critical role in keeping UpCycle running smoothly and efficiently.
No experience or expertise is needed, though a love of organizing is definitely a plus. Volunteers must be 18 years or older.
Volunteer shifts are available:
To indicate your interest in volunteering with us and provide your availability, please fill out this form:
Our donations and materials handlers sort and shelve donations, assess the overall organization of the shop, and ensure that the donations we accept are clean and damage free. Be the first to see new materials as they come in and play a critical role in keeping UpCycle running smoothly and efficiently.
No experience or expertise is needed, though a love of organizing is definitely a plus. Volunteers must be 18 years or older.
Volunteer shifts are available:
- Wednesday–Friday: 12–3 and 3–6
- Saturday–Sunday: 10–1 and 1–4
To indicate your interest in volunteering with us and provide your availability, please fill out this form:
Programs volunteers
We are looking for volunteers who are interested in helping out with our programs. Programs volunteers will help facilitate community events, teach crafting to children and adults at the UpCycle Studio or offsite, and more!
All supplies and program plans are provided by UpCycle. Just bring your passion for art-making and sharing it with the community! Volunteers must be 18 years or older.
For more information please contact our program coordinator, Lily Morton, at [email protected]
All supplies and program plans are provided by UpCycle. Just bring your passion for art-making and sharing it with the community! Volunteers must be 18 years or older.
For more information please contact our program coordinator, Lily Morton, at [email protected]
Board Of directors
UpCycle is recruiting new members to join our Board of Directors. We are seeking community leaders, professionals, and changemakers who are passionate about creativity, sustainability and strengthening local impact.
The Board meets monthly and plays a critical role in shaping UpCycle’s future by guiding strategy, ensuring financial health and advancing our mission. Board members contribute their time, expertise and networks to help build a thriving, creative and sustainable community resource. We welcome individuals who are excited not only to govern, but to actively help UpCycle grow and thrive.
Board Members provide leadership, governance and support in four key areas:
Strategy & Governance
Ambassadorship
Fundraising & Support
Organizational Stewardship
We are especially seeking candidates with experience in:
We welcome leaders who bring both professional expertise and a passion for community impact.
Ideal Board Members Requirements:
Commitment:
Join Us
Help shape the future of a growing community space where creativity and reuse come together to inspire learning, connection and resourcefulness. If you’re interested in exploring board service, please contact UpCycle Board Chair Kelley Organek at [email protected] to start the conversation.
The Board meets monthly and plays a critical role in shaping UpCycle’s future by guiding strategy, ensuring financial health and advancing our mission. Board members contribute their time, expertise and networks to help build a thriving, creative and sustainable community resource. We welcome individuals who are excited not only to govern, but to actively help UpCycle grow and thrive.
Board Members provide leadership, governance and support in four key areas:
Strategy & Governance
- Guide organizational direction and strategic planning
- Review impact, performance and key metrics
- Approve budgets and ensure financial accountability
- Support Executive Director leadership and evaluation
Ambassadorship
- Represent UpCycle in the community
- Help build partnerships and visibility
- Support board growth and recruitment
Fundraising & Support
- Make UpCycle a personal philanthropic priority
- Help connect the organization to donors and partners
- Support fundraising campaigns and cultivation efforts
Organizational Stewardship
- Serve on committees and special initiatives
- Ensure strong governance and ethical oversight
We are especially seeking candidates with experience in:
- Fundraising and donor development
- Nonprofit law, compliance or governance
- Financial management or accounting
- Youth engagement or cross-sector partnerships
- HR or facilities
- Retail operations or earned revenue strategy
- Digital systems, customer experience or operations management
We welcome leaders who bring both professional expertise and a passion for community impact.
Ideal Board Members Requirements:
- Passionate about creativity, sustainability and community
- Skilled relationship builders and collaborators
- Strategic thinkers who can help guide growth
- Enthusiastic ambassadors for the organization
- Committed to active participation and giving
Commitment:
- Committed to a two-year renewable term (no term limits)
- Committed to attending monthly board meetings
- Committed to personal financial contribution
- Willing to volunteer time outside of board meetings for events and other activities
Join Us
Help shape the future of a growing community space where creativity and reuse come together to inspire learning, connection and resourcefulness. If you’re interested in exploring board service, please contact UpCycle Board Chair Kelley Organek at [email protected] to start the conversation.
