Summary:

Green Schools Committee Member

NC Triangle USGBC Mission:

To transform the way buildings and communities are designed, built and utilized, enabling an environmentally and socially responsible, healthy, and prosperous environment for current and future generations in central and eastern North Carolina. 

National USGBC Vision:

Buildings and communities will regenerate and sustain the health and vitality of all life within a generation.

Committee:

Advocacy/Green Schools

Overall Committee Charge:

Engage local school communities in support of green schools.

Major Tasks / Responsibilities:

Outreach and education for groups including the PTA, school principals, local school administrators and other staff organizations.  Support "adopt a school" campaign which helps local schools implement low/no cost measures to green their school.

Benefits & Intended Outcome:

Help provide a more healthy learning environment for our children and future generations in our community.

Volunteer Qualifications:

Experience with advocacy and/or legislation beneficial, but not required.

Expected Investment from Volunteer:

1 year term, 1-2 hours per week.

Supervisor:

Advocacy/Green Schools Committee Co-Chair – Steve Hawley

Investment from Organization:

Support of advocacy committee and board of directors.

Performance Standards & Expectations:

N/A