In March we launched our new Community Ambassador Program by recruiting volunteers to represent Green Foothills at community events. Through the program, these volunteers spread awareness about Green Foothills’ work on pressing environmental issues that impact San Mateo, Santa Clara, and San Benito Counties.

So far, six dedicated volunteers have stepped up for the opportunity and were trained just in time for Earth Month in April. Welcome and thank you to Paulina Acosta, Lizbeth Amador, Kimberly Meade, Nicole Moutoux, Jim Petkiewicz, and Zana Vartinian, our first Community Ambassadors! They each bring their own story and energy to this role, but all share one thing in common – a deep commitment to protecting our local environment and inspiring others to take action.

Thanks to their incredible support, Green Foothills was able to have information tables at six Earth Day events this year. From the crowds of students at San José State University’s Earth Day Celebration to the family-friendly vibe at Cupertino’s Earth and Arbor Day Festival, our Community Ambassadors spread the word about our work and recruited new supporters for our mission. Community Ambassadors also connected with students at Cañada College’s Earth Fest, joined the vibrant Hollister community for San Benito County’s Earth Day Celebration, and had a blast at the Love Our Earth Festival in Menlo Park’s Belle Haven neighborhood. Our inspiring volunteers interacted with over 2,000 community members, many of whom were learning about Green Foothills for the very first time.

It’s hard to imagine a better kickoff for this new program. We’re so grateful to our Community Ambassadors who showed up and showed out. Here’s to many more community events to come!

If you’d like more information about becoming a Green Foothills Community Ambassador, please visit greenfoothills.org/community-ambassadors or email me at jocelyn@greenfoothills.org. We would love to have you join us at future events!