Plastic Upcycling Workshops Burlington Mall
Volunteer
Orientation
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Summer 2025
Reimagining
P l a s t i c
Thank you for joining Reimagining Plastics, a community-driven initiative
transforming plastic waste into creative solutions. This project wouldn't be
possible without passionate volunteers like you. Your creativity, voice, and
energy will help inspire sustainable change in our community.
Project Overview
Comunity engagement01
Environmental education02
Hands-on action through art and reuse03
Reimagining Plastics hosts public upcycling workshops and shares content to raise awareness about plastic pollution, creativity, and sustainability. Our focus:
Remote Volunteer Roles & Responsibilities
Canva Content Creators
Help design engaging, branded visuals for: Social media posts, Event promotion Educational Informational Slides
Tools You'll Use: Canva Shared Google Drive folder
Skills Needed: Basic Canva skills Creativity and eye for layout Ability to follow brand colours & logo guidelines
Social Media Caption Writers
Craft short, impactful captions for: Workshop promos Educational content (plastic facts, DIYs)
Tone: Friendly, empowering, community-based Style Tips:
Use emojis sparingly but intentionally 🌍â»â¨ Keep it short and engaging — think ~80–120 words Always include a Call To Action (e.g., “Sign up now,” “Join us!”)
In-Person Volunteer Roles & Responsibilities
Workshop Facilitators
Support our in-person upcycling workshops by:
Helping set up materials and signage
Welcoming participants and guiding them
Leading small groups in hands-on upcycling
activities
Assisting with clean-up and wrap-up photos
Art Installation Helpers
Support our community art installation in person:
Assist with designing or building large-scale art
using upcycled plastic materials
Help with transportation, assembly, and setup of
the installation at the Burlington Centre
Maintain and repair the art piece as needed (e.g.,
replacing loose parts, cleaning)
Share the story of the piece with visitors and
the public
Weekly Commitment (Flexible!) Content creation: 1–2 hours/week
Workshop support: As needed (1–2 events/month)
Workshop support: As needed (1–2 events/month)
Volunteer Values
We are: Creative – turning problems into possibilities Inclusive – all ideas and backgrounds welcome Collaborative – teamwork makes this work possible Eco-conscious – rooted in care for people and the planet
Stay Connected
@reimagining_plastic
Thank You!