Citizen Engineers at the Fenceline

http://issues.org/32-2/citizen-engineers-at-the-fenceline/

Welcome to the Vallejo Citizen Air Monitoring Network (VCAMN). We are a group of Vallejo residents working to make the air and environment better for all here in our community. We have monthly meetings open to all, and we welcome a diverse participation from all Vallejo residents including the voices of our youth. We have worked to build a network of air monitors in Vallejo to help us know when there is unsafe air around us, and to help us learn about potential problems and advocate for change to make our air and our health better.

Opportunity #1: Build public speaking skills, get letters of recommendation, and be a part of making Vallejo’s environment safer and healthier. Volunteers will get training on local air quality issues and their health impacts. They will learn about basic video composition and create video presentations to disseminate to peers and social networks. Volunteers will be involved in information outreach and dissemination in virtual formats. The hours and start date are flexible. The expectation is roughly 1-2 hours each week for 2-4 months. Opportunity #2: Gain technical training and hands-on experience with air quality monitor installation. Configure WiFi adaptors and connect routers. Be a part of…