Once the group is established, it requires a comparatively small time commitment from a senior advisor. S Convince your superior to ask employees to take a paid half day or whole day to do outreach during Earth Science Week. For many people, the greatest barrier to working on outreach projects is the inability to take work time to complete the project. Securing a paid half or whole day for every employee to participate in Earth Science Week activities is a terrific way to increase the size of the audience we can reach during this week, while giving those who don't normally participate in outreach activities an opportunity to experience the benefits of getting involved. If you manage to secure this time, consider organizing an informal workshop on local opportunities and resources for your coworkers.
S E Conduct a workshop for coworkers concerning how to find outreach opportunities.
Many of your colleagues might be interested in working with the public if they are more comfortable with the process of finding opportunities. A workshop is a great way to assist your colleagues in finding opportunities during Earth Science Week. Put together a list of local resources and opportunities as a handout. For more ideas, check out Great Ideas on AGI's Earth Science Week Web site.