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Zero Waste Volunteer
When We Need You
From 08/09/2011 onwards
About Opportunity
SLan CAN is a Zero Waste Volunteer Project to promote waste reduction activities in South Lanarkshire funded by Zero Waste Scotland. As a Zero Waste Volunteer you will be part of a team who will attend local events and meetings to help give presentations, run entertaining practical workshops, provide interactive activities and talk informally about: - Reducing food waste (Love Food Hate Waste). - Home composting. - Using Peat Free compost. - Reducing unwanted mail (Stop the Drop). You will have the opportunity to meet interesting people, visit interesting places, use existing skills, acquire new ones and be part of a team making a positive difference to the environment. Training will be provided and all travelling expenses reimbursed. All volunteers will receive the full support from the project co-ordinator.
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About SLan CAN
Moffat CAN is a community-owned company and charity. Our aims are environmental protection, relief of poverty and, especially, carbon reduction. CAN stands for Carbon Approaching Neutral. CAN is working to achieve national and international targets on reducing climate change pollution in Southern Scotland.
Skills & Experience
No specific prior knowledge, experience or qualifications required.
Travel Details
The project will take place throughout South Lanarkshire. All travelling expenses will be reimbursed.
Requirements
Induction/Training, Informal Chat
Training and Induction Details
One to two 4-hour initial training sessions depending on previous knowledge and experience. Followed by subsequent on going training and support from the co-ordinator and specialists from Zero Waste Scotland.
Work Type
Conservation / Gardening
Client Group
Environment
Expenses Detail
Travel expenses are paid - we pay £0.40 per mile or public transport.
Accessibility Details
No Wheelchair Access
No Disabled Toilet
Frequency & Commitment
2 hours per month
Minimum Age
Volunteers must be at least 16 years of age.
Volunteers Required
20
Reference Code
57-1115
Opportunity Provided By
Contact Details
14 Townhead Street
ML3 7BE
Contact: Voluntary Action South Lanarkshire
Tel: 01698 286902
Email: volunteer@vaslan.org.uk
Website: http://www.vaslan.org.uk
