Volunteer with a Conservation Issue Team!

Here at the Sierra Club Wisconsin Chapter, we are always looking for new volunteers to join our Issue Teams.

What is an Issue Team?
An Issue Team is a volunteer team that works on a specific issue (listed below), and works under shared volunteer and staff leadership. These teams all work statewide (we have volunteers from all over Wisconsin!), meet monthly over zoom, and offer opportunities to assist with strategy and planning, as well as implementation, to win environmental victories!

What Issue Team(s) can I join?

Clean Water - Advocate for protection against factory farm pollutants, PFAS, and other pollutants that threaten our drinking water
Transportation Access & Equity - Work towards a strong transportation system in Wisconsin that includes accessible and well funded mass public transit, walking and biking; work to stop out-of-control highway spending; help re-prioritize the state transportation budget
Moving Beyond Coal to Clean Energy - Advocate for clean energy and help Wisconsin move beyond coal, gas, and nuclear to cleaner energy solutions. Help close individual coal plants, promote energy efficiency and conservation and clean, renewable solar and wind energy
Public Lands & Forests - Help protect old growth forests and increase access to public lands. Advocate for access to Wisconsin State Parks for all fourth graders in Wisconsin
Wildlife - Fight for science-based wildlife management informed by the Tribes and public input
Tar Sands Pipelines - Work to stop new oil pipelines in the state, protect our waterways, and connect with other pipeline fights in the region. Currently the Tar Sands Team is focused on stopping the new Line 5 reroute and supporting activists fighting the Line 3 pipeline in Minnesota
Mining - Work to ensure mining proposals do not negatively impact our air, water, or climate. This committee works on mining proposals as they come up

What is the expected time commitment?
Time commitments can range from a couple hours a week, to a couple of hours a month. You can make the experience what you wish, but the minimum expectation is a couple of hours a month to attend monthly meetings and take on action items.

Are there any requirements to volunteer with an Issue Team?
No! No prior volunteer or environmental experience is required. If you are interested in making a difference, meeting new people, and learning new skills, a Conservation Issue Team will be a great fit. Our volunteer leaders and staff are ready to teach you everything you'll need or want to know! Come with an open mind, be ready to learn and contribute your skills, and be ready to be part of an amazing volunteer team!

Is an Issue Team not the right fit? Check out our other volunteer opportunities here

Volunteer with a Conservation Issue Team!

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