Project Overview
Action 21 carries out various diverse re-use and recycling activities such as bicycle refurbishment, waste metals segregation, clothes and furniture collection and reselling, re-use of donated fabrics, books and music, testing and reselling electrical goods.
The environmental impact of each individual activity is not currently measured.
On this basis we require a new monitoring system to be formulated and set up to measure the environmental impact of each of our activities.
Volunteer tasks
- Research and document our current re-use and recycling activities
- Understand the nature of the environmental impact of each individual activity
- Formulate a system to monitor the ongoing outcome from each process
- Put in place a simple reporting system for each process
Skills/previous experience sought
- Very good level of literacy
- Experience of researching and writing up information
- Good computer skills – knowledge of MS Office an advantage
- Able to use own initiative, work independently and meet deadlines.
Minimum age: 18
Benefits of volunteering:
- Excellent work experience, especially for people pursuing a career in community/charity work or the environmental field. You will be able to develop research and data analysis skills, and build up a portfolio of information.
- Expenses: We believe that volunteers should not be out of pocket for giving their time and effort and so we make a contribution to volunteers’ travel expenses. There’s also refreshments available.
- On the job training and support is provided, including review sessions to check you’re enjoying your volunteering placement and that your needs are being met
- You’ll be part of the wider network of Action 21 volunteers, receiving regular updates and information on our projects.
Times needed:
- Weekdays
- Volunteers usually commit to a minimum of 1 shift of 3 ½ hours per week (9:30am-1pm or 1pm-4:30pm) but please speak to us about your circumstances are there is some flexibility.
- The ability to commit to a minimum of three months in the role is necessary.
Location:
- The Action 21 office at the Re-Useful Centre
