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Living Council
What is the Green Living
Council?
The Green Living Council is a residence-based, peer education program to
promote sustainability and environmental responsibility among
Stanford students. The Green Living Council is composed of
students dedicated to encouraging sustainable behaviors among
their peers in campus residences. Together with Students for a
Sustainable Stanford and a number of departments and staff
members, these students will take the lead in making Stanford a
truly sustainable university.
By joining the Green Living Council, you will become part of the community
of leaders who are working to ensure that Stanford is a
sustainable and environmentally responsible campus. Every
student on campus can help in the effort, and as a Green Living
Coordinator, you will play a crucial role in championing
sustainability among your peers. Throughout the year, you will
work to educate fellow students about energy efficiency, water
conservation, recycling, sustainable foods, and much more. The
Green Living Council is a fantastic opportunity to take on a
leadership role, meet a great group of students, and have a
positive impact on your campus and the world.
Who Can Apply?
Any undergraduate or graduate student living on campus is welcome to apply!
Coordinators should have an interest in environmental issues and an enthusiasm for promoting sustainability among their peers.
No prior experience is necessary. All participants will receive more information and training to help them become effective
coordinators.
Your Responsibilities as a Green
Living Coordinator:
The Green Living Council will require a significant time
commitment. As a Green Living Coordinator, you will serve
as a vital link between your residence and the
Council. You will be in charge of promoting environmental
responsibility and sustainability in your campus residence
through educational programs and other activities. Your
responsibilities will include:
- Representing your dorm or house in the Green Living Council
- Attending full meetings of the Green Living Council about twice per month
- Meeting in small groups with other coordinators in your residence or those nearby about once per week
- Participating in a 2-unit course in the autumn quarter focused on techniques for encouraging sustainable behaviors
- Planning and implementing sustainability behavior change projects in your residence
- Helping coordinate competitions such as the Conservation Cup and RecycleMania
- Engaging one-on-one with other students in your residence to encourage sustainable behaviors and participation in competitions
- Preparing weekly sustainability updates for your residence
- Distributing materials related to sustainability initiatives and events
- Coordinating programs such as compact-fluorescent light bulb exchange and electronic waste collection
- Providing feedback and progress reports for any sustainability projects you complete
- Participating regularly in online discussion forums with other Green Living Coordinators
- Overall, serving as the sustainability expert and advocate for your residence
Click here to Apply!
Applications are now open for 2008-09!
Please email Emma if you have any questions.