<h1>Volunteer Opportunities</h1>

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<h1><span style="color: #98c100;">MGG Road Trip</span></h1>
From April 27th to May 19th, our <a href="http://midwestpesticideaction.org/midwest-grows-green/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-cke-saved-href="http://midwestpesticideaction.org/midwest-grows-green/">Midwest Grows Green</a> programs will travel all across Greater Chicago and as far as <a href="http://midwestpesticideaction.org/mpac-events/mgg-on-the-road/stoughton-grows-green-day/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-cke-saved-href="http://midwestpesticideaction.org/mpac-events/mgg-on-the-road/stoughton-grows-green-day/">Stoughton, Wisconsin</a> to share how far natural lawn care and sustainable landscaping has grown in the Midwest (see <a href="http://midwestpesticideaction.org/mpac-events/mgg-on-the-road/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-cke-saved-href="http://midwestpesticideaction.org/mpac-events/mgg-on-the-road/">bit.ly/MGGrtrip</a>).

Only hitch, we can't do it with just our two full-time and one part-time staff. <strong>We need your help</strong> leading natural lawn care engagement activities, discussing natural pesticides and organic fertilizers to interested consumers, or just sharing your personal sustainable landscaping experiences.

<strong>Can you help us?</strong> See the opportunities below and please contact MPAC's Ryan Anderson at <a href="mailto:randerson@pesticideaction.org?subject=MGG%20Road%20Trip%20Volunteering" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-cke-saved-href="mailto:randerson@pesticideaction.org?subject=MGG%20Road%20Trip%20Volunteering">randerson@pesticideaction.org</a> if able to offer a helping hand.
<h3 style="padding-left: 30px;"><span style="color: #e5643e;">Klode Park MGG Kickoff</span></h3>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;"><strong>When:</strong> Sunday, April 29th, noon to 2 pm</p>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;"><strong>Where: </strong>Klode Park, Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin<strong> </strong></p>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;"><strong><span style="color: #000000;">What: </span></strong><span style="color: #000000;">Attend this <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/159250318120913/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">public event</a> </span><span style="color: #000000;">filled with sustainable landscaping games, presentations, and raffles.</span></p>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;"><strong>Who we need: </strong>Event greeters, photographers, and activity/game instructors.</p>

<h3 style="padding-left: 30px;"><span style="color: #e5643e;">Chicago Grows Green Retailer Day</span></h3>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;"><strong>When:</strong> Sunday, May 6th, 10 am to 3 pm</p>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;"><strong>Where: </strong>The following stores need volunteers to table and share information regarding the <a href="http://midwestpesticideaction.org/midwest-grows-green/point-of-purchase/">MGG Point-of-Purchase Program:</a>   <strong> </strong></p>

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 	<li><a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/Crafty+Beaver+Home+Center/@41.9350132,-87.8036405,12.75z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x36931cf003ff5132!8m2!3d41.958936!4d-87.767526" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Crafty Beaver Home Center</a>, 4306 N Central Ave, Chicago</li>
 	<li><a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/Seguin+Gardens+%26+Gifts/@41.8360876,-87.76687,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x880e33ed03a62067:0x1516ca720e17cb2d!8m2!3d41.8360876!4d-87.7646813">Seguin Gardens &amp; Gifts</a>, 5621 W 31st St, Cicero</li>
 	<li><a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/John+Millen+Hardware/@42.0689408,-87.7058603,13.75z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0xfbd15dd674b92022!8m2!3d42.074747!4d-87.708404" target="_blank" rel="noopener">John Millen Hardware</a>, 1219 Wilmette Ave, Wilmette</li>
 	<li><a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/Ziegler's+Ace+-+Elgin+West/@42.0148003,-88.3452499,13z/data=!4m8!1m2!2m1!1sziegler+ace+elgin!3m4!1s0x0:0x795850595621e958!8m2!3d42.0260729!4d-88.3077085" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ziegler Ace West Elgin</a>, 1158 Lillian St., Elgin</li>
 	<li><a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/Ziegler's+Ace+-+Elgin+East/@42.0148003,-88.3452499,13z/data=!4m8!1m2!2m1!1sziegler+ace+elgin!3m4!1s0x0:0x1f1307cc0024778!8m2!3d42.0410065!4d-88.2817447" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ziegler Ace East Elgin</a>, 215 N Spring St., Elgin</li>
 	<li><a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/Geneva+Ace+Hardware/@41.8875874,-88.3170545,14.33z/data=!4m12!1m6!3m5!1s0x880efd47a504d1dd:0x5488f0830380db2c!2sGeneva+Ace+Hardware!8m2!3d41.8894428!4d-88.3122256!3m4!1s0x880efd47a504d1dd:0x5488f0830380db2c!8m2!3d41.8894428!4d-88.3122256" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Geneva Ace Hardware</a>, 617 W State St., Geneva</li>
 	<li><a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/Ziegler's+Ace+-+Carpentersville/@42.1164375,-88.2621064,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x880f0edb55f0e145:0x1551d19770f71cba!8m2!3d42.1164335!4d-88.2599177" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ziegler's Ace Carpentersville</a>, Meadowdale Shopping Center, Carpentersville</li>
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<p style="padding-left: 30px;"><strong><span style="color: #000000;">What: </span></strong><span style="color: #000000;">Bring</span><span style="color: #000000;"> the MGG message to the hardware stores and garden centers where most people make their lawn and garden care decisions by sharing sustainable landscaping resources and information at retailer locations across Greater Chicago.</span></p>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;"><strong>Who we need: </strong>Tables and people to discuss the MGG POP Program, upcoming Chicago Grows Green Week events, and natural lawn care tips.</p>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;"><strong>Training: </strong>MPAC will hold two training conference calls on Monday, April 23rd at 4 pm and Wednesday, April 25th at 11 am.</p>

<h3 style="padding-left: 30px;"><span style="color: #e5643e;">Chicago Grows Green (CGG) Week Kickoff</span></h3>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;"><strong>When:</strong> Friday, May 11th, 1 pm to 2 pm</p>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;"><strong>Where: </strong><a href="http://riverdaleparkdistrict.com/locations/ivanhoe-fieldhouse-2/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ivanhoe Fieldhouse</a>, Riverdale, IL</p>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;"><strong><span style="color: #000000;">What: <span style="font-weight: 400;">Show your support for #CGGweek and efforts to combat flooding, water pollution, and air quality issues in the Chicago Calumet Region. MPAC, the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago, Riverdale Park District and many more cover the state of Greater Chicago’s landscapes and the need to restore them.  </span></span></strong></p>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;"><strong>Who we need: </strong>Greeters, supporters, and photographers.</p>

<h3 style="padding-left: 30px;"><span style="color: #e5643e;">Pullman CGG Kickoff</span></h3>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;"><strong>When:</strong> Saturday, May 12th, 10 am to noon</p>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;"><strong>Where: </strong>We Sow We Grow Garden, Pullman, Chicago</p>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;"><strong><span style="color: #000000;">What: <span style="font-weight: 400;">Capitalize on this opportunity to learn how to grow produce in your garden without synthetic pesticides or fertilizers. MPAC partners with <a href="https://auachicago.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Advocates for Urban Agriculture</a> and <a href="http://housefulofnicholes.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Houseful of Nicholes</a> to demonstrate organic gardening in three informal, interactive games.</span><span style="font-weight: 400;">  </span></span></strong></p>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;"><strong>Who we need: </strong>Event greeters, photographers, and activity/game instructors.</p>

<h3 style="padding-left: 30px;"><span style="color: #e5643e;">Veterans Park CGG Kickoff</span></h3>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;"><strong>When:</strong> Wednesday, May 16th, 7 pm to 8:30 pm</p>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;"><strong>Where: </strong><a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=sacred+heart+school+chicago+96th+street&amp;npsic=0&amp;rflfq=1&amp;rlha=0&amp;rllag=41858726,-87604349,15844&amp;tbm=lcl&amp;ved=0ahUKEwj_1pXRzrXaAhVW1IMKHXbxBvEQtgMIKQ&amp;tbs=lrf:!2m1!1e2!3sIAE,lf:1,lf_ui:2&amp;rldoc=1#rlfi=hd:;si:7010484464933544671;mv:!1m3!1d149074.58393724862!2d-87.60434950000001!3d41.858726749999995!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i85!2i301!4f13.1" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sacred Heart School</a>, 2926 E. 96th St, Chicago</p>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;"><strong><span style="color: #000000;">What: <span style="font-weight: 400;">CGG Week travels to Veterans Park and shares organic gardening tips and resources to the Veterans Park Improvement Association through games, presentations, and raffles. </span></span></strong></p>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;"><strong>Who we need: </strong>Event greeters, photographers, and activity/game instructors.</p>

<h3 style="padding-left: 30px;"><span style="color: #e5643e;">Naperville CGG Dandelion Pull </span></h3>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;"><strong>When:</strong> Thursday, May 17th, 6 pm to 7:00 pm</p>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;"><strong>Where: </strong><a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/Knoch+Park/@41.7613506,-88.1565017,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0xc8dd50eca13ae971!8m2!3d41.7613506!4d-88.1565017" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Knoch Park</a>, Naperville</p>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;"><strong><span style="color: #000000;">What: <span style="font-weight: 400;">The Naperville Park District started managing eight organic parks in 2018, so Naperville residents and MPAC volunteer to show their appreciation! Join for an hour of games, fun, and other activities. </span></span></strong></p>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;"><strong>Who we need: </strong>Volunteers unafraid to get their hands dirty and weeding tools.</p>

<h3 style="padding-left: 30px;"><span style="color: #ff6600;"><span style="color: #e5643e;">CGG Week Celebration</span> </span></h3>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;"><strong>When:</strong> Saturday, May 19th, 1 to 3 pm</p>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;"><strong>Where: </strong><a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/9900+Derby+Ln,+Westchester,+IL+60154/@41.8730297,-87.9084192,13z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x880e4a8a2d54ec3b:0x32c22fe4d423704!8m2!3d41.8627071!4d-87.8702809" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Dig Right In Landscaping's Warehouse</a>, 9900 Derby Lane, Westchester</p>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;"><strong><span style="color: #000000;">What: <span style="font-weight: 400;">Close out CGG week with MPAC, Deep Roots Project, Go Green Brookfield, and others at Dig Right In’s warehouse! Dig Right In will sell its compost tea and donate a portion to MPAC. Other organizations will share sustainable landscaping progress in their communities.  </span></span></strong></p>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;"><strong>Who we need: </strong>Greeters, supporters, photographers, and tablers.</p>