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Capital Growth – Bees Officer
The threat to the UK’s bee population has been well documented. We are proposing an holistic programme which would take practical steps to help deal with this problem, whilst also contributing to urban biodiversity. This London Bee project will also help provide education on beekeeping and a wider education campaign to counter any negative attitudes that the public might have about bees. Find out more
Volunteering at Sustain
Sustain relies on the work of volunteers, and often has positions available (although space is currently very limited). The contribution of volunteers is essential to our work, and includes administrative tasks, but also opportunities for research and campaigning.
Our office works flexible hours. However, the type of work available is rarely suitable for volunteers to carry out in the evening or at weekends, or from home. Where work is needed outside the office, depending on the needs of the project.
Previous volunteers have researched and written reports on issues such as sustainable fish and bottled water, assisted in the administration of a grants scheme, surveyed outlets offering Fairtrade food and helped organise a conference on Urban Agriculture.
We offer limited expenses, if working five or more hours in that day, up to a maximum of £6 for travel and £4 for food, on production of a receipt/ticket.
Sustain is only able to work with volunteers who are entitled to work in the UK and cannot assist with work permit or immigration issues. We are also not able to help volunteers find accommodation in London.
Positions are based at Sustain's offices in the Islington area of central London. Although we sometimes run regional projects, there are no regional volunteering opportunities at this time.
If you are interested in volunteering please email a CV with a brief indication of the project areas you are interested in, and the amount of time you can commit to Sustain, to Hannah(hannah@sustainweb.org).
Capital Growth food growing and events volunteers required
Do you have experience or an interest in food-growing? Do you have regular free time to dedicate to an exciting food-growing initiative? Can you engage with members of the public? Do you want to spread the word about food-growing?
If the answer is YES to any of the above questions then you may be who we are looking for…
Capital Growth is an exciting project aimed at having 2,012 new food growing sites in London by 2012. We are looking to take on one or two new additions to our dynamic team of enthusiastic and committed volunteers who manage The Regent’s Park Allotment Garden, with the possibility of becoming a Lead Volunteer in the future.
The right candidate/s will need to be available at least one full day or two half days per week (including some weekends or evenings) for an initial three month period, to work in the garden and to help prepare and run events. They will also have some experience, or interest in developing experience, in at least one of the following areas:
- Gardening and/or growing food
- Delivering training sessions and running events
- Working with the public
- Managing volunteers
- Working with teachers and pupils
Expenses will be covered up to £10 per full day and there will be an opportunity to take part in training events. We welcome applications from local residents.
To apply please send a CV and covering letter stating how you fit the requirements of the role by Wednesday 28th July 2010. Interviews will take place only on Friday 30th July and inductions will be held on Monday 2nd August.
For more information and for a description of the role please contact Amy Solomons at Capital Growth amy.capitalgrowth@gmail.com
