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Bringing Action into the Agenda: Crowdsourcing Volunteerism at Corporate Events

By Justin Murrill

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I. Introduction: The Case for Incorporating Volunteerism at Corporate Events

II. The “Taking Action” Event-in-a-Box

1. Confirm resources and bandwidth 2. Execute an event agreement 3. Brainstorm and select volunteer activities 4. Form into teams and establish roles 5. Design the logistics, flow and schedule 6. Create the RSVP mechanism 7. Promote, Promote, Promote! 8. Finalize logistics 9. Hold event, track results and celebrate! 10. Thank volunteers and leverage results

III. AMD’s “Green Army” Case-Study from 2012 SXSW Eco Conference

IV. Closing Thoughts and Call to Action

I. Introduction

Large corporate gatherings - like conferences, networking events, and retreats – are a physical assembly

of people to discuss a theme or topic. This paper explores an opportunity for these gatherings to

integrate a volunteer event into the agenda. Benefits of this approach include (1) camaraderie and team

building among participants as well as “applied learning”, (2) distinction and positive PR / community

relations for the organizers and (3) social benefits for the local community and non-profits (referred

here-in as “non-governmental organizations” - NGOs). With thousands of these events held annually,

the opportunity to create social benefits through implementation of this concept is significant.

AMD partnered with the following organizations to debut this concept at the 2012 South by Southwest

(SXSW) ECO conference, which attracted over 2,000 participants and has become one of the premier

environmental gatherings in the country. The purpose of this paper is to capture the essential lessons

learned from this experience and create a guidance document (part II: “Event in a Box”) for others who

want to implement or adapt the process. In addition, a case study (part III: “AMD’s Green Army”)

demonstrates how the approach can be applied.

Defining the need and benefits

The concept of integrating a volunteer event into a larger corporate gathering provides a win-win

strategy for several interest groups.

For participants of corporate gatherings, networking is an essential ingredient, but one typically limited

to meals, breaks and receptions. By adding a volunteer event, attendees can engage with peers in a

context that, by its very nature, facilitates interaction. Working side-by-side with others builds a sense of

camaraderie, accomplishment, and trust that can shape deeper and long- lasting relationships.

Parent organizers of corporate gatherings can benefit from this approach as it provides an opportunity

to distinguish their event from others such that participants may be more likely to return to future

gatherings. Integrating a volunteer event also adds other sponsorship or fundraising opportunities. A

corporate host / event sponsor can show its Company’s commitment to the community and employees

while supporting the associated cause.

Locally-based NGOs can also benefit from such events by leveraging volunteers to help support their

mission. For example, a local community center may need aesthetic updates. As a part of the volunteer

event, participants can paint the school walls and plant a garden in the center’s front yard. Volunteer

support may also be provided in the form of donated equipment and/or expertise.

The host community benefits because large business gatherings can add economic value from increased

tourism. However, this can come at a cost to the environment in the form of transportation, waste and

energy consumption. Mobilizing an environmental volunteer event can help offset these impacts and,

perhaps, create a substantial benefit to the local community.

II. The “Taking Action” Toolkit: A Volunteer Event-in-a-Box

This section is intended to be used as a “field manual” to help plan a successful volunteer event as part

of a larger meeting or conference. It includes step-by-step instructions that AMD and its partners

developed and successfully executed during the 2012 SXSW ECO conference. This is not meant to

constrain innovation and creativity, but rather to serve as a guide to help plan efficiently and effectively.

Step 1: Confirm resources and bandwidth

It takes a fair but not overly burdensome amount of internal resources to organize a large volunteer event. The primary resource needed is an Event Organizer who will likely spend 2-3 hrs per week on average for planning period of 3-4 months coordinating event logistics, drafting written communications (i.e., flyers, RSVP page, etc) and meeting regularly with partnering organizations. Ideally the person has experience with event planning, but mainly needs to be organized, motivational, and detail-oriented. It’s also useful to have an Executive Champion to serve as a spokesperson for the host company. This individual will focus his/her efforts on thought leadership, event promotion, and strategic partnerships, while also providing periodic input on logistics. Lastly, a PR Contact is beneficial (although not required) to develop the communication strategy, engage industry publications / writers (as related to the event theme), and notify local news organizations. A 3rd party can provide this service, likely at a cost, if not available internally. The direct financial cost to a host company organizing the volunteer event depends on whether

materials need to be purchased for the volunteer activities (i.e., trees to plant) and what costs are

necessary to cover the expenses of supporting non-profits. If the event is part of a formal sponsorship,

then those direct cost need to be considered. A known budget helps understand the options available.

Tip#1: Consider that it will take 3-4 months or more to plan the event using available time of existing staff. An expedited schedule is possible with more dedicated staff time or an intern.

Step 2: Execute an Event Agreement

If the company-hosted volunteer event is planned as a part of a larger gathering, such as a conference, then the two parties need an agreement outlining expectations. The parent organizer should:

Provide a central point of contact to work with the business on coordinating the event and attending weekly planning calls

Promote the event ahead of time, through a specified number of social media outlets and emails to potential participants

Promote the volunteer event onsite during a period of peak attendance at the gathering (i.e., registration, reception)

[Optional] Provide transportation to/from the main gathering area and the volunteer event Provide indoor or covered space onsite for a rain-plan / backup volunteer activity

One key issue to address is how the NGOs will be compensated for their time and materials. If the agreement includes a formal sponsorship, then those expenses can be combined under one payment from the company to the parent organizer, who then distributes to the NGOs. Otherwise, the company hosting the event should plan to pay the NGOs directly for their support.

Option 1: Separate event costs and sponsorship Option 2: Include event costs into the sponsorship

Pros/Cons: This can help avoid contention around what percentage of the sponsorship dollars should go to the NGOs and/or event

Pros/Cons: The upside is the simplicity of payment for the company. However, if taking this approach, the agreement should state what percentage of the

expenses. And the funds to the NGOs could be considered charitable, so there can be a potential tax benefit for the sponsor company. The downside is the time to make the payments, which may require setting-up new vendors.

sponsorship fee will go to the event expenses and supporting NGOs. Since the expenses of the event are unknown at this point, it would have to be roughly estimated.

Tip #2: Ensure the terms and expectations of the sponsorship fee are clearly defined and thought out by the sponsor.

Step 3: Brainstorm and select volunteer activities

Create a list of individuals or groups in the community that can recommend volunteer activities during

the conference. The activities should address a local issue related and align with the business gathering

focus. For example, if it’s an environmental-themed conference, reach out to related NGOs and

government programs in the area. Look for local professional networks of individuals and/or

organizations that collaborate on the topic area of the conference, and engage them early for ideas and

participation. Also consider collaboration opportunities with other institutions nearby the location of the

conference, such as a University or large employer.

Document the ideas shared, until you have a least 5-10, and then prioritize based on popularity of

recommendations, pros and cons, proximity to the conference, and measurable environmental benefit

(see AMD’s example prioritization chart in on page 10). Your company can make the final decision, or if

time permits you can ask your stakeholders again to provide input on a final short-list of choices.

Tip #3: It’s advisable to select a main activity that can handle a lot of volunteers, and then one or

more additional activities, at least one of which can be done in a covered area. Doing so provides

choices and a rain contingency option, as well as expands the volunteer capacity of the event.

Step 4: Form into Teams and establish Roles

The following outline depicts four teams that have specific roles in supporting the event.

Core Team (4-5 people)

Composed of a Conference Representative and team from the sponsoring company (i.e., Event Coordinator, Executive Champion) Communication: Weekly calls to receive updates from the Event Coordinator and discuss next steps

Logistics (5-10 people)

Led by Event Coordinator, and composed of staff from each NGO / organization that is participating at the volunteer event Communication: Start with a group call/meeting to discuss selected activities (2-3 months before event), followed by a walk-through to discuss logistics (1 month before event) and a final walk-through (1 week before the event). Interim calls and emails can be between the Event Coordinator and the specific NGO

Communication Partners (8-10 people)

These organizations help announce and promote the event via social media and newsletters; In addition to the logistics team, it should include other organizations that are not directly involved in the event but can help promote it; Look for popular “green event” calendars

Executive Champions (5-10 people)

Composed of leaders from partnering NGOs, the host City, and other large employers promoting the event to their employees The leaders can gather near the event date to network, discuss future events, and attract media attention to the event and concept

Tip #4 – Have each NGO on the logistics team “own” their volunteer activity, meaning they are

responsible for managing the details and coordinating with the Event Organizer on logistical

needs, like materials and volunteers.

Step 5: Design logistics, flow and schedule

Sketch out a mid-to-high level view of how the day will go, leaving the details to be filled in later. The

goal is to first be able to announce the event and start taking RSVPs, so think about what people need to

know in order to sign-up. Below are things to consider.

DESIGN

Will there be more than one event and audience? See Tip #5

Can the volunteer event be held during the parent gathering, or does it need to be held before or after?

If optional, is a weekend or workday better for the audience?

What time of the day is best? Consider the pros/cons of an early morning, mid-day, or late afternoon event.

Can a reception be held for volunteers to network and celebrate the accomplishments?

LOGISTICS

Where is the meeting place for the event(s)?

Is parking and/or public transit available?

When will the event(s) start and end, and how long will it last?

Does transportation need to be provided to/from the conference to the event?

What materials are needed for volunteers (i.e., bags, gloves, water, trash grabbers, etc)?

Do any of the event partners have the materials, or do they need to be purchased?

How many Team Leaders are needed to ensure volunteer safety?

Tip #5 – Expand the event beyond the conference by inviting the general public and employees of

local businesses to participate in the effort. The main limitation is how many volunteers can be

handled at one time and location, so consider having more than one event, where activities are

duplicated at different times/locations for different audiences. For an example, see how AMD

designed its Green Army event at the 2012 SXSW Eco Conference (Part III).

Step 6: Create the RSVP mechanism

A basic and no-cost approach is to provide a registration website with information about the event(s)

that allows people to register directly. Tools such as Eventbrite and Evite are available and in some cases

free. A more advanced option is to provide an app for the volunteer event. If the function is only to

register, then downloading an app is an unnecessary barrier, but if other functionalities can be utilized -

such as social media integration and automatic updates - then finding a technology partner to design an

app could be beneficial.

The RSVP mechanism should include a brief description of the event, why it’s being organized, and by

whom. With permissions, logos of the supporting organizations should be displayed prominently. For

the registration questions, consider what information is beneficial to collect. For example, if more than

one activity is being offered, it’s recommended the registration include a question asking what main

activity the individual wants to do, so you can better prepare the NGOs providing the activities. If a

reception is being held, ask registrants if they plan to attend in the RSVP.

Tip #6 – Limit the headcount to the maximum number of volunteers that can be safely managed.

If multiple activities are offered, then set a headcount max per activity and show the number of

spaces available on the registration page.

Step 7: Promote, Promote, Promote!

Once the RSVP site is up, send the draft event announcement email to the core and logistics teams

asking them to review the communication, register on the site, and respond with any suggested

changes. If more than one event is being organized - i.e., one for conference attendees and another for

the general public - then customize an announcement for each event.

Once the content and registration are confirmed, disseminate the announcement(s). The Parent

Organizers of the gathering need to market the event well following the terms in the event agreement.

The event should be featured prominently in at least one mass email to potential attendees, included in

the schedule / agenda, and promoted via available social media channels (i.e., blog, Face book, Twitter).

If a public event is being held, the Communication Partners noted in step 4 are a critical part of the

outreach effort. Ask all participants to use their social media outlets, post on event calendars, and

include in newsletters / websites. Provide them with language and a flyer for the announcement,

including any incentives for registering (see Tip# 7). Search for any meetings or gatherings taking place

where an announcement could be made and/or flyer distributed. For environmental themed events,

consider linking with your local organizations to help publicize.

At this point, a PR person could start engaging local media outlets and other reputable publications or

writers related to the conference theme. A background on previous events and where this concept

originated can be provided by the AMD Authors of this white paper (see Contacts at the end of the

document).

Tip #7: Find ways to incentivize early registration, such as free or discounted passes to the

conference, or giveaways to the first people that register.

Step 8: Finalize logistics

The week or so before the event, do a final walkthrough with the Logistics Team to clarify all the details

associated with the volunteer activities. Then ensure details for the overall event are being executed.

Final details include:

Create Signage: Make a large and visible sign for the check-in area, ideally with the logos of participating organizations. Additional signs can mark the meeting place for each activity.

Arrange Transportation: One or more shuttles or buses may be needed to get volunteers from the main gathering location (i.e. conference hotel) to the event, particularly if people flew to the event and don’t have a car. Signage can help clarify the pick-up location, and departures should be held regularly through the event’s start time. Return routes should start well before the event’s end time and run frequently to allow flexibility in departure needs.

Confirm Materials: Often partnering non-profits are equipped with the necessary materials for their specific activity. For example, a trash clean-up will need trash bags, recycle bags, gloves, grabbers, and first aid materials (i.e., poison ivy block, bandages, etc).

Bring Drinks and Snacks: Coffee in the morning will do wonders for volunteers. Providing water and snacks helps demonstrate volunteer appreciation.

Print Waiver & Sign-in Sheets: It’s recommended to have participants sign a waiver releasing all event organizers from any liabilities. A single waiver statement can be created that includes the name of each organization, as long as it’s reviewed and agreed upon by all the organizers. By combining the waiver form and sign-in sheet, paper control and waste can be minimized.

Prepare Welcome & Safety Comments: For larger events, welcome and safety remarks can be delivered after breaking into teams - rather than waiting for the entire volunteer body - in order to save time and customize the safety message for the given activity. As people arrive and sign-in, group them with a team leader so they can get started! The Team Leader can be given written comments beforehand emphasizing what to communicate to volunteers.

Brief Team Leaders: In addition to safety remarks, provide Team Leaders with an expected headcount based on registration, with an update the day or even hours before the event. If they will be mobile with the volunteers, provide them with necessary phone numbers, and possibly a map noting the route and key locations.

Send an Event Reminder: Send a reminder to registrants a day or two prior to the event and remind them about logistics, like where to meet, when to arrive, transportation options, and what to bring. Tip #8: Team leaders are essential to successfully managing a large number of volunteers. It’s

highly recommended to utilize an outside group that specializes in volunteer management. The

necessary ratio of team leader to volunteers varies by activity based on safety risks or required

expertise.

Step 9: Hold the event, track results and celebrate!

In the days prior to the event, the person leading PR outreach should follow-up with local media. Ideally

a story will run before the event to generate buzz and potentially attract additional participants. The

media correspondents can also attend the event itself to get footage of the volunteers and results,

which can be aired as a follow-up story. If not feasible, someone should be available to capture images

and footage to provide to the PR team.

Pictures and statistics will tell the story, so focus on both. Invite the Parent Organizers to collect motion

or still pictures to help promote the gathering or conference. Pictures of teams at the end of the event

help capture the camaraderie. Be sure to quantify the results of the volunteer event, which likely

involves Team Leaders tracking data periodically, and then reporting that data to one central person.

Prizes or give-a-ways for volunteers are nice if they can be provided, but verbal acknowledgement is the

most important. If a reception is held post-event, use that forum to communicate the results from the

event and all the organizations that made it possible.

Tip #9: Hold a reception after the event and celebrate the measurable outcomes. If held at a

bar or restaurant, ask if some proceeds can be donated to one or more of the supporting NGOs.

Step 10: Thank volunteers and leverage results

Send a follow-up “thank you” email to participants that includes measurable results and pictures.

Include a short survey asking what they liked about the event and if they have ideas for improvement. If

you want to share quotes from volunteers anonymously, make that clear in the survey intro.

Promote the event’s success through available channels, such as corporate responsibility reports, blogs,

or newsletters. Consider including a call-to-action encouraging other conferences and sponsors to

integrate volunteerism into the agenda, and offering to be a resource for the next planning team.

III. AMD’s “Green Army” Case-Study from the 2012 SXSW Eco Conference

AMD (NYSE: AMD) is a semiconductor design innovator providing groundbreaking technologies that

power a wide range of computing devices. The global company is headquartered in Sunnyvale, CA, but

the most populated campus is in Austin, TX. The following case study from AMD’s “Green Army” event

during the 2012 SXSW ECO Conference provides more insights and examples into how a company might

facilitate the integration of volunteerism into a corporate gathering or conference.

[Step 1] After internal discussions, AMD decided integrating volunteerism would be a valuable addition

to sustainability conferences, and that it was highly scalable. AMD had the expertise and resources to

sponsor a large volunteer event, and decided to proceed.

[Step 2] AMD approached South-by-Southwest (SXSW) ECO early in their planning process, about 4 – 5

months before the conference, with the idea of fielding a “Green Army” as an integrated volunteerism

event in the SXSW ECO agenda. The SXSW ECO team was receptive, and it was clear the two

organizations shared a vision to maximize the tangible benefits that might emerge from the conference,

so a sponsorship agreement was executed and planning began.

[Step 3] AMD then reached out to a broad network of stakeholders - including the City of Austin, the

University of Texas, local NGOs, and a group of large employers called the “Central Texas Sustainability

Forum” – to brainstorm potential activities. After prioritizing suggestions based on criteria shown in the

table below, AMD selected four activities – a trash clean-up of Waller Creek, tree planting, invasive

species mapping, and seed-ball making for Bastrop, TX residents affected by a recent forest fire.

AMD’s Matrix to Prioritize and Select Volunteer Activities

Event Description Pros (+) and Cons (-)

Proximity to Conference

Measurable Eco - Benefit? RANKING

Waller Creek clean-up

Remove trash and recyclables; expand both directions along the creek.

+ Can handle lots of people - Poison ivy risk

Close Yes HIGH - selected

Plant trees Plant trees at University next to conference

+ Fun, rewarding - Limited # of people - Cost? Trees donated

Close Yes HIGH - selected

Seed-ball Making

Make seed-balls (seeds, compost, clay) for Bastrop fire re-growth

+ Unique, local / social benefit - Cost? Materials donated

Close, can do anywhere

Yes HIGH - selected

Invasive Species Mapping

Volunteers document invasive species and upload location to state-wide database

+ Unique, educational - Need trained leaders

Close Yes HIGH - selected

Garden / project

Create new garden or tend to existing one. Target at risk neighborhoods.

+ Social benefit - Costs

Close Yes Medium

Storm drain marking

Place markers on street drains as reminder that it runs into our creeks.

+ Creative - Not good for networking

Spread out No Low

Local farm volunteer work day

Volunteers distributed to farm for a ‘hands in the soil day’

+ Unique - Requires too much time, transport and logistics

Far No Low

[Step 4] Teams were then established with specific roles.

The Core Team was composed of the Event Coordinator and Executive Champion from AMD, Conference Liaison from SXSW Eco, and PR Team from Edelman.

The Logistics Team included staff from Keep Austin Beautiful, American YouthWorks, University of Texas, Waller Creek Conservancy, LBJ Wildflower Center, TreeCycler, and Austin Parks Foundation.

Communication Partners included Hill Country Conservancy, Austin Eco-Network, and Austin-area chapters of The Nature Conservancy, Environmental Defense Fund, and Sierra Club.

Executives from AMD, Dell, Whole Foods, University of Texas, Keep Austin Beautiful, American Youthworks, and the LBJ Wildflower Center participated in a roundtable discussion the day prior to the event.

[Step 5] The event was scheduled for the second of the three-day 2012 SXSW Eco conference. The main

objective was to cleanup an historic urban waterway running through central Austin by partnering with

the Waller Creek Conservancy, Keep Austin Beautiful, American YouthWorks, and University of Texas

EHS department. Additional objectives were to identify invasive species for the “Invaders of Texas

Program” with trainers from the LBJ Wildflower Center, make seed-balls for Bastrop’s “Lost Pines

Project” with support from TreeCycler, and plant trees on the University of Texas campus.

The event was designed into three phases, each focusing on a different part of Waller Creek and

involving a different team of volunteers. The first shift (8-10am) came from the SXSW conference

participants, followed by citizen volunteers from the local community (11am-2pm), and then volunteers

from AMD and other local employers (4-6pm) like Dell, Whole Foods, Seton Healthcare Family, and

University of Texas. All volunteers were invited to a reception (6-8pm) at a local establishment called

Easy Tiger that overlooks the Waller Creek, and a percentage of proceeds from food and beverage sales

went to the Waller Creek Conservancy. The majority of volunteer management - including introductions,

safety briefings and education - was overseen by American YouthWorks’ “Texas Conservation Corps”

program. (Similar US programs can be found at www.CorpsNetwork.org.)

[Step 6] The RSVP mechanism AMD used was Eventbrite. A customized app was considered but was

found to be cost prohibitive. Three RSVP pages were created, one for each event.

Conference Event: http://sxsw_greenarmy.eventbrite.com Public Event: http://public_greenarmy.eventbrite.com Employee Event: http://employeegreenarmy.eventbrite.com

[Step 7] General promotion strategies were to utilize social media, provide incentives, and leverage

stakeholder communication channels. Specific promotions varied by event. For the conference event, it

was included into the overall conference schedule (8-10am) in order to not conflict with any other

sessions. A designated page was created on the SXSW ECO website, to which a link was provided from

the online schedule. SXSW ECO issued a blog on the event and referenced it in a few email updates.

The public event was more challenging and time-consuming to promote due to the nature of having an

open audience. AMD asked its Communication partners to distribute the announcement, particularly

Keep Austin Beautiful given their established volunteer base for these types of events. When it was clear

registration was low, AMD included the incentive of winning a free conference pass, several of which

were included in AMD’s SXSW ECO sponsorship and therefore at no additional cost.

To promote the employee event, AMD reached out to the Executive Champions at businesses in the

Central Texas Sustainability Forum, who in turn identified the appropriate staff member that could help

announce internally. The companies that had employees at the event were AMD, Dell, Whole Foods,

Seton Healthcare Family, and University of Texas.

[Step 8] Logistics were finalized on a group call and subsequent walkthrough. The walkthrough was used

to show Team Leaders were they would take the volunteers, and point out easy access points to the

creek. Organizers noticed several homeless people living along the creek and therefore decided to ask

the Austin Police department to notify them before the clean-up so they wouldn’t be surprised.

[Step 9] The event was by large accounts a success. AMD and its Partners fielded a “Green Army” of

over 150 volunteers that accomplished the following:

Cleaned over 20 city blocks of Waller creek, removing 114 bags of trash and recyclables that weighed about 1,300 pounds;

Made 5,500 seed balls that were used to restore residential areas burned in Bastrop’s 2011 wildfires;

Identified 120 invasive species in an effort to map the urban canopy and restore a native ecosystem; and

Planted several trees on the University of Texas campus.

Several media outlets covered the events, including KXAN and Austin American Statesman. KXAN ran a news story the morning of the event that included an interview with AMD’s organizer, and ran a subsequent follow-up story in the evening with footage from the event.

[Step 10] In the days following the event, AMD issued a blog through GOOD promoting the event’s concept and results. A writer for Greenbiz.com, Anna Clark, also wrote an article called “How AMD Mobilizes a Green Army” that explored the collaborative and scalable nature of the concept. AMD sent an email to participants thanking them for their service, highlighting the measurable results, sharing pictures, and asking for feedback via a short survey on what they liked most about the event and what suggestions they had for improvement. Suggestions for improvement included providing more information about the environmental goals of the event, encouraging introductions between volunteers, better signage, and more guidance on what to wear. The most popular aspects of the event were its affiliation with the SXSW ECO conference, the diversity of participants, how well it was organized, and the range of activities offered. Below are selected quotes from volunteers:

I love that it coincided with a conference that promotes environmental conservation, making a commitment to walk the talk and bring people together through service.

I was glad to see major organizations organizing such a great event for an even greater cause. I liked the choice of activities. I could bring my 7 yr old to do seed ball making, whereas I

probably would not bring him to a trash pick-up. I participated in the seed ball making and loved the idea of helping rejuvenate the wildfire

ravaged Bastrop area. It was a chance to chat with fellow SXSW Eco attendees and get a break from the conference

center. I suggest holding more events like this throughout the conference. It was a highlight for me and has greatly inspired me.

I am new to this country and I was excited to learn more about Central Texas plant species. Working with other volunteers and learning new species names was very appealing.

IV. Closing Thoughts and Call to Action

AMD intends for this paper to support companies and corporate gatherings to integrate volunteerism

into a conference agenda. AMD’s experience at SXSW ECO was very positive as it further demonstrated

the Company’s commitments to the environment, community and non-profit organizations.

AMD welcomes questions or feedback and has provided contact information below of the primary staff

involved, as well as links to organizations that supported the event. If you would like to learn more

about AMD’s Corporate Responsibility programs, please visit www.amd.com, click “About AMD” and

then “Corporate Responsibility.”

Other Resources:

Tim Mohin | AMD’s Corporate Responsibility Director | 512.602.4468 | Tim.Mohin@amd.com

Justin Murrill | AMD’s Global Sustainability Manager | 512.602.4141 | Justin.Murrill@amd.com

American Youth Works | www.americanyouthworks.org/green-jobs-programs

Corps Network | www.CorpsNetwork.org

Invaders of Texas Program | www.texasinvasives.org

LBJ Lady Bird Wildflower Center | http://www.wildflower.org

Treecycler | http://www.treecycler.com/home

Keep Austin Beautiful | www.keepaustinbeautiful.org

Waller Creek Conservancy | http://www.wallercreek.org

Net Impact | www.netimpact.org

City of Austin’s Office of Sustainability | http://austintexas.gov/department/sustainability