How To get Involved With Sustainable Connections
There are many ways to get involved with Sustainable Connections. Please click on the area that interests you for more information.
Membership Donate Volunteer
Internships Partnerships Committees Events
Membership
Our members are local, independently owned Whatcom County businesses, and supporters working to transform and model an economy built on sustainable practices. We, in turn, support our members with education, connections and promotion.
Click here to learn more about becoming a Business Member, Affiliate Member or Supporter.
Make a tax-deductible donation to support Sustainable Connections and its programs.
We are delighted you are interested in the good works of this organization. We are making major strides toward achieving our mission and people have noticed how efficient and effective we are with their contributions. We recently surveyed our members and this quote was among the responses!
“I am constantly amazed at what you are creating. You are the most focused, proactive and effective non-profit association I have ever seen. (and I used to work for several non-profit associations)"
You may designate your funds for any specific program and it will be very well utilized and appreciated. To make a donation by credit card click on the Pay Pal button that corresponds with the program you'd most like to support. (click here for the list of programs and the Pay Pal buttons)
If you just wish to send a check directly, please make it out to Sustainable Connections and send to:
Sustainable Connections
**If you would like to come meet with our executive director, Michelle Long, and/or program and development director, Derek Long, to discuss making a contribution and how best to leverage your gift, please contact them directly - they will be glad to hear from you!
We are always happy to have volunteers, and in fact rely on them for much of the work we do. Whether you'd like to help out in the office, help with an event or get involved in a specific program we'd love to have you.
To start you can send your e-mail address to april@sconnect.org to receive our monthly e-mail newsletter about upcoming volunteer opportunities.
If you're ready to get involved please start by sending in a Volunteer Interest Form. You can download the form below.
Please e-mail the form to april@sconnect.org or mail it to 119 N Commercial #350 Bellingham, WA 98225.
Click here to see a list of our current volunteer needs
We often have internship opportunities available for people who are looking for a more in depth experience with Sustainable Connections. Please check out our volunteer & internship opporunities for some of the roles we're looking for now.
If you are interested in interning with us please fill out the volunteer interest form (above) and submit that along with a cover letter letting us know which internship you're interested in and what applicable experience you have. Please send all inquiries to april@sconnect.org. We also want everyone who interns with us to volunteer at least a couple of times first so you can get to know our programs better and we can get to know you as well.
We work with many organizations to accomplish shared goals. We recognize that we are but one part of the puzzle, and we value powerful partnerships. We developed these resources to help inquiring individuals and organizations determine whether there is a good fit for your current project.
• Sustainable Connections’ areas of focus
• Partnering with Sustainable Connections
• Other resources (coming soon)
• Other ways to get involved
Each program area has an advisory committee that works on overall program direction as well as specific event support. If you would like to be involved with any of the following committees please contact the appropriate staff person.
Food and Farming: Event specific (inquire for details): Shonie Schlotzhauer
Sustainable Practices: Advisory: Cathy Lehman
Think Local First: Advisory: Michelle Grandy
Green Building: Event Specific (inquire for details): Nick Hartrich
Marketing: Project Specific: Michelle Long
We welcome members, supporters and anyone interested in our mission to attend many of our events. Please check our Event Calendar to see what is coming up. If you are a member we will automatically notify you via e-mail of upcoming events. If you are not a member, but would like to be notified via e-mail about our major annual events, please contact April at april@sconnect.org.
Thank you for your interest in getting involved with Sustainable Connections. We look forward to working with you!
