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Still time to volunteer on DNC Green Team

Want to sneak in to catch of peek of Hill?

The DNC Green Team applications are open through tomorrow, Friday 7/22.

The DNC Green Team is looking for local volunteers who are able to assist with the sustainability efforts from July 25-28th. They’re looking for volunteers to be a part of this historic event and help implement enhanced environmental practices at Philadelphia’s key venues.

Volunteers will be placed at both the Wells Fargo Center and the Pennsylvania Convention Center at dedicated eco-stations  to assist with the sustainability and waste diversion initiative to reduce the carbon footprint of the event. Access the online application at http://dnc2016greenteam.eventbrite.com.

Registration closes this Friday , so sign up today.

Julie Hancher

Julie Hancher is Editor-in-Chief of Green Philly, sharing her expertise of all things sustainable in the city of brotherly love. She enjoys long walks in the park with local beer and greening her travels, cooking & cat, Sir Floofus Drake.

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