Become A Volunteer
Circular Triangle is a 100% volunteer-led, grassroots organization. We focus on what we find inspiring, projects and programs building the foundations for a circular economy in the Triangle region of NC.
Volunteering with us is a great way to meet like-minded people, find support for a big idea, and be encouraged by a community that believes in and actively works towards a climate resilient, sustainable community. We could not do what we do without you!
Get To Know Us:
Are you interested in learning more about our growing sustainability movement even though you have a full schedule? Here are a few highly flexible ways you can engage with us.
Discord Community Member
Become a member of our growing community and join our Discord Server! We answer each other’s sustainability questions, share tips and tricks, promote local organization events that align with our mission, highlight new volunteer opportunities and so much more.
Monthly Meetups
Our meetups are a great way to network amongst the sustainability community and make new friends. Come alone, bring a friend, and hold space for new ideas and relationships to form! Details coming soon.
Join Our Newsletter
Learn of this month’s sustainability focused activities in the Triangle alongside local circular economy news.
Light Commitment: Content Creator
Work with our Social Media Chair to widen our audience and spread awareness of circular economy happenings in the Triangle.
Social Media
Create stories, posts, and reels such as small business interviews, reviews of local sustainable products, or deep dives into a local take on a given topic. Explore the potential for other social media platforms like TikTok.
Blog Writing
Write short articles (~200-500 words) about circular economy topics relevant to the Triangle community, such as event recaps, interviews of local experts, or introductions to trending topics.
Light Commitment: Lunch and Learn
Our Lunch and Learns are consistently hosted at SEEDS in Durham to showcase a speakers sustainability work in our local community.
Researcher
Identify potential Lunch and Learn speakers for future events.
Guest Blog Writer
Attend the event and write a summary about the presentation to be shared via the Circular Triangle website, newsletter, and social media.
Medium Commitment: Circular Swaps
You know of our clothing swaps and now Circular Triangle is branching out to include other types of themed swaps in Durham, Raleigh, and Hillsborough! Your efforts help to create a beautiful, stress-free space that encourages community, sustainability and connection.
Plan
Identify a location and secure a day and time. Share with Circular Triangle to get help promoting and line up any additional volunteers
Setup
Create a clean, inviting layout for browsing by setting up tables, racks, and signage. Coordinate with lead organizers for particular setup needs.
Swap Assistant
Welcome attendees and orient them to the swap. Organize and sort donated clothing throughout the event to create an enjoyable experience.
Cleanup
Break down tables, racks, and signage. Sort leftover items alongside our team and pack to later bring to respective collection sites for reuse.
Medium Commitment: Mending Circle
Meding Circles are low-key opportunities to dedicate time to an often-forgotten practice. The purpose is to swap skills, make supplies available, and build community. Minimal mending experience is necessary to volunteer as part of our mending circle series. A willingness to facilitate and basic knowledge of mending techniques (a real -time google search can be helpful!) to assist others with their projects is all that is required.
Heavy Commitment: Hours vary
Summit Planning
Our annual summit acts as our annual fundraiser and is an event aimed at sustainability professionals and local circularity enthusiasts. This is a seasonal volunteering opportunity from approximately January to June of each year with many different roles available.
Creative Projects
Is there something missing from our programming or the Triangle community that you would like to see? We would love to discuss how we can use our platform to elevate you and your project if it aligns well with our mission. This can take on a variety of forms so contact us so we can talk through what a collaboration may look like.
Frequently Asked Questions
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You will contact Kim, our volunteer chair, who will give more information on the volunteer expectations as well as the particulars for the event(s)/role you are interested in.
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Yes! We are always accepting help regardless of the level of commitment.
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Sign up for our newsletter to keep up to date with local happenings in the Triangle NC area or check out our events page to see what’s coming up.
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Email our volunteer coordinator Kim Lahman.
