Sustainability, Food Access, & Environmental Conservation
Spiders engage with many organizations related to these three key environmental issues. Learn more about our community relationships, then click the link to explore current opportunities with each organization.
Sustainability, Food Access, & Environmental Conservation organizations are also in need of one-time volunteers, and these opportunities are posted as they become available.
Community Relationships & Opportunities
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Chesapeake Climate Action Network
The Chesapeake Climate Action Network (CCAN) is the first grassroots, nonprofit organization dedicated exclusively to fighting global warming in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C.
Visit the CCAN website to learn more about volunteer opportunities.
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Feed More
Feed More is a food bank that collects, prepares and distributes food to neighbors in need across 34 cities and counties in Central Virginia.
Visit the Feedmore website to learn more about volunteer opportunities.
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James River Association
The James River Association (JRA) provides a voice for the river and takes action to promote conservation and responsible stewardship of its natural resources.
Visit the James River Association website to learn more about volunteer opportunities.
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James River Park System
Richmond’s largest park, the James River Park System (JRPS), is a linear park that spans the City from west to east along both sides of the James River from Huguenot Flatwater to Ancarrow’s Landing.
If you have any questions, request an advising appointment.
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Richmond City Office of Sustainability
The mission of the Office of Sustainability is to enhance the quality of life for all residents by making Richmond equitable, healthy, and resilient.
If you have any questions, request an advising appointment.
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Shalom Farms
Shalom Farms is a nonprofit farm and food justice organization working for an equitable food system.
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Sierra Club
The Sierra Club Virginia Chapter is a grassroots, non-partisan advocacy organization dedicated to building a commonwealth where all people may enjoy our natural treasures, access clean air and water, and thrive in a healthy community.
Visit the Sierra Club website to learn more about volunteer opportunities.
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Southside ReLeaf
Southside ReLeaf is tackling environmental injustice through greening projects, education, advocacy, and community science.
Visit the Southside ReLeaf website to learn more about volunteer opportunities.
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Virginia Interfaith Power and Light
Virginia Interfaith Power and Light (VAIPL) collaborates amongst people of faith and conscience to grow healthy community by advancing climate and environmental justice.
Visit the VAIPL website to learn more about volunteer opportunities.
If you have any questions, request an advising appointment.
For more information about Education opportunities, contact:
Blake Stack, bstack@richmond.edu
Campus Connections
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Office for Sustainability
Whether it’s learning about sustainability at orientation, signing up for sustainability-related courses, getting involved with student groups, or attending events, students are essential to fostering sustainability at the University of Richmond. Learn more.
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University of Richmond Sustainability Advocates
URSA is a peer education program dedicated to promoting sustainability and environmentally responsible behavior on campus. Learn more and apply to join here.
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Students Engaging & Enacting Dialogue on Service
SEEDS is a student-run organization that focuses on engaging students in meaningful and sustainable service projects as well as dialogue centered around the social justice and environmental issues in specific communities. SEEDS offer three alternative spring break trips each year to the Gulf Region of Louisiana, the Appalachian Region of West Virginia, and the Detroit area of Michigan to learn about environmental and social issues in those areas and complete service projects. Learn more on their website.
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GreenUR
Students organize environmental campaigns and host sustainability-related events. Stay updated on events and activities on Instagram.
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Outdoors Club
The Outdoors Club builds community among UR students through outdoor activities like kayaking, camping, and hiking. Learn more.