Announcement

Volunteer In Our Community For Our Environment

Take your volunteering to the next level this fall! Become an EcoAmbassador! EcoAmbassadors is a new climate- and energy-centered volunteer training and community engagement program starting in October 2025. The EcoAmbassador program will bring together volunteers who are passionate about helping neighbors commit to personal activities that will make our neighborhoods and homes healthier and more livable. Training is centered on the City of Alexandria Energy and Climate Change Action Plan and Arlington’s Community Energy Plan and related climate strategies. Specific focus areas include: reducing energy use and electrifying the home, shifting to eco-friendly transportation choices, and minimizing waste.

Volunteers ages 16 and up are encouraged to apply. The fee for the program is $110 (free for students), deadline for applications is September 24. An early bird discount is available for applications submitted by September 13. All are welcome and encouraged to participate in this program, needs-based waivers are available upon request. For more information visit our website at ecoactionarlington.org/ecoambassadors or email Bill Campbell at [email protected].

EcoAmbassadors is managed by EcoAction Arlington and the Virginia Cooperative Extension with support from Arlington County and the City of Alexandria.