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I Love A Clean San Diego

www.cleansd.org

Organization Type:
Non-Profit

Mission:
Through outreach, community involvement and example, I Love A Clean San Diego leads and educates our community to actively conserve and enhance the environment.

Contact:
Natalie Roberts, Director of Community Events: nroberts@cleansd.org
Jemma De Leon, Community Events Coordinator: jdeleon@cleansd.org
Connie Glenn, Director of Education: cglenn@cleansd.org
Lisa Gilfillan, Education Coordinator: lgilfillan@cleansd.org

I Love A Clean San Diego
2508 Historic Decatur Road, Suite 150
San Diego, CA 92106
Phone: (619) 291-0103
Fax: (619) 298-1314

Geographical Focus:
Local

Counties Served:
San Diego

Activities:
Education, Recycling, Conservation, Resource Management, Water Pollution Prevention, Beach and Community Cleanups and Volunteer Opportunities

Topic:
Beaches, Marine Debris, Watersheds/Hydrology, Water Quality/Storm Water Runoff

Educational Resources:
Curriculum, Activity/Learning Kit, Posters, Outreach Programs, Publications, Newsletter, Brochures, Exhibits/Display, Website, Library/Lending Materials

Speaker/Lecture Series:
Free presentations available to schools, youth groups, adults and businesses

Education Programs:

  • Presentations (include slide shows, story telling and video clips): "Reduce, Reuse, Recycle," “Household Hazardous Waste Disposal,” "Storm Water Pollution Prevention"
  • Booths: "Oil Recycling and Storm Water Pollution Prevention Booth," "Close the Loop: Products Made from Recycled Materials"
  • Brochures include: Recycling guides, Household hazardous waste disposal guides, Recycling Hotline Information
  • Publications include: "Ecologic" (organization newsletter)
  • Kids' Adopt-A-Beach Program: marine stewardship presentation and beach cleanup
  • Curriculum Guides Include: "San Diego World in Harmony" (grades 7-12)

Target Audiences:
K-12, Adults, Teachers, Non-Formal Educators, General Public

In-Service Training:
Students/Interns, Docents/Volunteers
Interns and volunteers are trained in special projects ranging from outreach booths to cleanup coordination.

Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer programs include the following:

  • Adopt-A-Beach program, www.adoptsd.org
  • Coastal Cleanup Day, www.cleanupday.org
  • Storm Drain Stenciling/Storm Drain Curb Marking
  • Community Cleanup Support Crew: Help educate the public on recycling and proper hazardous waste disposal at community cleanup events. Provide support for the cleanup coordinators.
  • Community Outreach Booths: Help educate the public on waste reduction, pollution prevention, and curent ILACSD projects
  • Office Support: Tasks vary. May include supply organization, phone calls, internet research, creating props for presentations, etc. All office tasks support our environmental education programs.

Internship Opportunities

  Description:
Varies according to the type of internship. Examples of internships include Graphic Design (brochures, newsletters), Web Design, Event Coordinator (beach cleanups, storm drain stenciling), Community Outreach (presentations, booths).
  When Needed:
Year-round
  Qualifications:
Varies according to the type of internship
  Housing Provided:
No
  Paid:
No
  Credit:
Yes, if student has arranged it with their school
  Contact Name:
Morgan Justice-Black
mjusticeblack@cleansd.org


Videos:
For loan
On-site environmental video library. Over 150 titles available.

General Services:
Restrooms, Telephone

Parking Availability:
Large parking lot

Disabled Access:
Wheelchair accessible entrance.




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