When We Need You

From 29/06/2006 onwards

About Opportunity

The Consumer Network was set up in 1986 with the aim of keeping the Scottish Consumer Council (SCC) in touch with the concerns of ordinary people throughout Scotland. We are looking for volunteers from all age groups, covering different geographical areas, and with varying interests, abilities and income levels. Recently, we have also welcomed groups to the Network which gives us a wider range of consumer experiences. Whilst we would not claim that the Network forms a representative sample of Scottish society, we have an ongoing commitment to draw volunteers from as wide a base as possible, and to target disabled people, people from ethnic minorities, younger people, those facing disadvantage or discrimination - those who feel excluded from decision making processes for whatever reason. We cover a broad range of issues - from education to the environment, health to transport. From time to time we ask volunteers to help us with small research projects. Most recently we wanted our members to fill in a questionnaire to tell us about the provision of recycling facilities in their area. The time commitment is small, perhaps an hour or so every couple of months. We publish a newsletter 3-4 times a year, provide an online forum for members to discuss consumer issues and we also hold annual meetings.