Zero Waste Scotland has a network of volunteer groups across Scotland who provide information stands, give talks and provide advice on waste reduction issues.
Unfortunately we still have some areas where we haven’t managed to find a group, and would welcome applications from; Organised community groups, registered charities, companies limited by guarantee or friendly societies who would like to apply to run a group.
We would provide funding to recruit a part-time coordinator, who then recruits, trains and co-ordinates.
Groups are still required in Dundee City, Inverclyde, Renfrewshire, Shetland, South Ayrshire, South Lanarkshire and West Dunbartonshire.
Full information is available at www.zerowastescotland.org.uk/volunteer.
I hope you find volunteers to help provide vital information on waste reduction and prevention to local communities.
Thank you very much.
Miriam Adcock
Regional Partnership Manager (South of Scotland)
Zero Waste Scotland
Email miriam.adcock@zerowastescotland.org.uk
Mobile 07711 388901
Website http://www.zerowastescotland.org.uk
Blog http://wasteawarescotland.wordpress.com/
Zero Waste Scotland is the new programme created by the Scottish Government to support delivery of its Zero Waste Plan. It will integrate the activities of WRAP Scotland, Waste Aware Scotland, Keep Scotland Tidy, Remade Scotland, Envirowise in Scotland, NISP in Scotland, and some programmes delivered by the Community Recycling Network for Scotland.
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This scheme sounds like a good idea. I was a Southwark Council ‘Recycling Champion’ which was a scheme doing door-knocking on an estate to get people recycling more. I did it because I had an interest in waste issues, though never agreed that it should be a voluntary role. That’s because these roles used to be paid! Also the scheme was run by the waste contractor for the council, and let’s just say they didn’t have much experience working with volunteers…
If you’re interested in what being a recycling champion involved, take a moment to check out this link: http://bit.ly/f7PkQF
This scheme sounds far better because the volunteers can be out in a public-facing environment, rather than interfere by knocking on the doors of random people you don’t know and waking them up at the weekend!
Thank you for your message. I’m sorry to hear you had some negative experiences of volunteering. That is a real shame as volunteering should be such a rewarding experience. I personally volunteer for my local environmental group and my village hall – which can be a bit challenging at times with all my other commitments, but I feel I’ve done a bit to benefit others and the environment, learnt a bit myself, and met some lovely people. I hope this one experience won’t put you off volunteering in the future.
Miriam Adcock
Regional Partnership Manager (South of Scotland)
Zero Waste Scotland
Email miriam.adcock@zerowastescotland.org.uk
Mobile 07711 388901
Website http://www.zerowastescotland.org.uk
Blog http://wasteawarescotland.wordpress.com/
Zero Waste Scotland is the new programme created by the Scottish Government to support delivery of its Zero Waste Plan. It will integrate the activities of WRAP Scotland, Waste Aware Scotland, Keep Scotland Tidy, Remade Scotland, Envirowise in Scotland, NISP in Scotland, and some programmes delivered by the Community Recycling Network for Scotland.
Download the Love Food Hate Waste mobile app on Android or iPhone
The content of this email (including attachments) is confidential and is subject to the terms of WRAP’s (Waste & Resources Action Programme) email disclaimer at http://www.wrap.org.uk/disclaimer and is intended only for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. WRAP is a private company limited by guarantee, registered in England under number 4125764. WRAP’s registered office is at The Old Academy, 21 Horse Fair, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX16 0AH.