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About Sustainable Putnam

Sustainable Putnam is an all-volunteer nonprofit organization, founded in 2020. We are dedicated to assisting all residents of our County, with a specific emphasis on those who are most vulnerable. Our Board of Directors actively lead our programs and govern our direction with the assistance of other volunteers, and through partnerships with other local nonprofits. We are committed to developing a more diverse leadership team as we continue to grow our Board and volunteer base.

• Repair Café – occasional on site events at which volunteers repair household items such as small appliances, lamps, clocks, clothing and more.
• Clean Home Energy – our energy advisors provide free consultations to assist residents in reducing energy costs, increasing efficiency and comfort, while reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
• Food Scrap Recycling – town-based teams of volunteers work to devise and implement solutions to food waste including diversion to food pantries, local farms for feedstock, and drop-off community composting.

Applications are being accepted for Sustainable Putnam’s 2026 Board of Directors’ Election. Our Board members are volunteers elected by the Board of Directors who play a vital role in governing the nonprofit organization in alignment with our Mission, Vision, and Values.

Sustainable Putnam believes that diversity strengthens our leadership team with varied backgrounds and experiences. It strengthens and informs our organization’s understanding, focus, and commitment to all members of our community. We therefore strongly encourage candidates with varied backgrounds, life experiences, and perspectives to apply, ensuring we continue to represent and serve the full breadth of Putnam County.

• a passion for our mission
• visionary and strategic thinking capabilities
• exceptional organizing, governance, and leadership skills
• a strong sense of fiduciary responsibility and the ability (or the willingness to learn) to read and understand basic financial statements
• a balance of independent and collaborative thinking that builds a thoughtful consensus within a diverse team

We look forward to getting to know you and giving you a chance to learn more about us. Let's see if we're a good match for one another!