“I started by joining a volunteering group at university which had Action 21 down as a volunteer organisation. As I am keen on recycling and I try to be environmentally friendly I decided to email Action 21 and find out more.

With A21 I feel part of a team and feel rewarded for helping out. Others should get involved as you get to meet new people and as there are so many opportunities to volunteers there is something for everyone."

Retail assistant in the shop, testing the electrical items sold.  Generally help out where can.

“I would used to come into to the Recyle Warehouse before I volunteered, and noticed how much things had changed, with helpful staff and reasonably priced items, this help spark my intention to volunteering. Also I enjoy helping where items would generally have been disposed of in at landfill. Also I am recognised for the work I have done.

There’s always something that one likes doing! Generally people see volunteering as work in charity shops- but Action 21 has a whole host of projects out there that suits everyone.”

Edit the Action 21 website and help produce articles to feature on it.

“I first got involved with A21 in 2007 through my university Volunteer group.  It was a particularly exciting opportunity because, as a student, I didn’t feel like I did much for the local community and wanted that to change.

Volunteering means a lot to me as the idea of donating time and effort to help improve the world is extremely inspiring – but annoyingly time isn’t usually free flowing where I’m concerned.  So being website developer for A21 was perfect.  I absolutely love writing and do a lot of editing, and it is really rewarding to use these skills to make a difference to this fantastic group.  That passion, my environmental enthusiasm and having freedom to do the work when I can, really shows that A21 has something for everyone.

Work at Recycle Warehouse

“I have worked in the environmental and NGO sector for many years and wanted to get involved in a local environmental group when I moved to Leamington Spa. The recycling group was the group which needed the volunteers immediately and sounded like fun!”

“The range of people you meet make the role most interesting. Plus you know you are doing something good for a local organisation and the environment.  It's a great way to get out and meet people - especially like minded ones.”