Your Green Apple project guide
Over a million volunteers in 80 countries have participated in a Green Apple Day of Service project since 2012.
For project leaders that need some help getting started, we've created this checklist to help ensure the success of any Green Apple project, big or small. This guide covers each step of making your project happen, from getting it off the ground and enlisting volunteers to executing the event.
Table of Contents
Part One: Getting Started
Part Two: Putting the Pieces Together
Part Three: Planning Your Project
Part Four: Making Preparations
Part Five: The Final Details
Part Six: Executing the Event
Part Seven: The Wrap-up
Part One: Getting started
Part Two: Putting the Pieces Together
If you’re looking for an in-depth, data driven approach to your Green Apple Day of Service project, the Center for Green Schools’ Building Learners Program engages every member of the school community in measuring, educating, improving, and celebrating a school’s sustainability.
Part Three: Planning Your Project
Part Four: Making Preparations
Part Five: The Final Details
Part Six: Executing the Event
Encourage everyone on site to use #greenappleday to share the progress of your project!
Part Seven: The Wrap-up
All resources
Classroom Posters
Communications toolkit
Fundraising tips
Green Apple Day of Service flyer template
Project planning timeline
Site checklist
"Why participate?" informational flyer
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