Conservation Consulting for Small Businesses
Volunteers will consult with local small businesses on how they can change their business practices to save on water, energy, material and other wastes.
Project Context
The world's large businesses may account for more than half of the carbon emission, small businesses and individuals can still make a big contribution. Plus, carbon emission is not the only thing ailing our planet.
Take restaurants as an example, an average one generates 100,000 pounds of trash a year. "Reduce and reuse" can shrink this landfill pile and save money for the owners.
Volunteer Responsibilities
Complete training on communications etiquette and consulting basics
Reach out to local businesses for engagement
Conduct client interviews to assess baseline resource consumption
Work with client and propose business practice changes for resource conservation & savings
Present findings and implementation suggestions to client
Conduct follow up assessment
Volunteer Requirements
Age 12+ or at 8+ with parent chaperone
Demonstrate maturity to take this responsibility seriously
Commitment to complete assigned tasks
Learning Goals
Practice verbal and written communication skills
Develop research and analytical skills
Develop an understanding of business processes
Practice executive functioning skills
Social Impact
Reduce resource consumption and waste generation by local businesses
Help increase profitability and economic viability of small enterprises
Build connection between students and local businesses
Facts at a Glance
N. Texas
​Location
20
Participants Needed
5-20
Volunteer Hours