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COUNTRYSIDE VOLUNTEERS AND SUSTRANS RANGERSConservation Days- Autumn programSaddlebags and secateurs is a voluntary community scheme which encourages groups and individuals to come out on the Clay Trails (near St Austell) andhelp keep them in good order. The maintenance days involve tasks such as vegetation clearance, tree planting, repairing damage to shelters, signage, gates and boardwalks as well as light trail surface repair as required. Refreshments and tools are provided and no knowedge is required! FXU will provide transport if a group of students would like to attend. Forthcoming Sessions:
Next session - Sunday 18 January - Conservation Day - Scrub Clearance around Carluddon Baal Pit, and on Scredda spur Trail (near St Austell). *Please note that all events with advertised FXU minbus - require a minimum of 8 volunteers in order to go ahead. For further information or to sign up on any of the above conservation sessions, contact Jill at the FXU communityaction@fxu.org.uk 01326 253631.
BTCV - BRITISH TRUST FOR CONSERVATION VOLUNTEERSWith an ongoing and busy programme of conservation and environmental volunteer activities, you can see all the latest BTCV volunteer sessions and dates by going to the following link: http://www.btcv.org.uk/cgi-bin/office_opps_ind.cgi?ref=116;region=sw
MANY opportunities that run mid-week are also available -please see the FXU notice boards or pop in to Jill at the FXU to get a list at anytime. For all BTCV opportunities, a free bus runs from Falmouth Green Centre! Book your place or get more information by phoning Jess on 01326 377173
FALMOUTH GREEN CENTRE:has new weekly Gardening opportunities:Saturdays: organic gardening and vegetable growing10-4pm Mondays and Wednesdays: horticultural and wildlife gardening 10-4pm Bring lunch, and outdoor kit- tea and cofee provided! For more information: Tel: Dan 07874941370 e mail Kathryn: kd236@ex.ac.uk RECYCLING VOLUNTEERS AT THE S.O.F.A. PROJECT (shifting old furniture around)S.O.F.A. is a non-profit making voluntary group and registered charity No. 266192 that RECYCLES donated good quality modern electrical appliances, furniture and household goods in West Cornwall. All items are offered at an AFFORDABLE donation to LOCAL people who receive benefits or who are on low incomes. Volunteering:Here are examples of the positions that our volunteers undertake: VAN PORTER - Minimum commitment 71/2 hours per week (weekdays, 9am to 4.30pm). We need people to go out & about on our van and help to collect and deliver furniture & electrical goods. You need to be reasonably fit bearing in mind you will be lifting and carrying. STORE RECEPTIONIST - Minimum commitment 7 1/2 hours per week (weekdays, 9am to 4.30pm). We need people to staff our reception desk: greet customers, complete paperwork, take money and arrange deliveries. You'll need to be outgoing and have pretty good literacy and numeracy skills. Geographical knowledge of West Cornwall and cash handling experience are a bonus, but by no means essential! STORE ASSISTANT - Minimum commitment 7 1/2 hours per week (weekdays, 9am to 4.30pm). We need people to keep the store tidy and to assist our customers: sweeping, dusting, helping to carry light objects and wrapping any delicate purchases. Enthusiasm is far more important than skills and experience in this role! OFFICE RECEPTIONIST - Minimum commitment 7 1/2 hours per week (weekdays, 9am to 4.30pm). We need people to staff the telephone: give customers information about goods in the store and arrange collections. You'll need to have a good telephone manner, good communication skills and reasonable literacy skills. A basic geographical knowledge of West Cornwall is essential. OTHER TASKS - These are the major roles at SOFA, to give you a rough idea of the sorts of opportunities available. But if you'd just like to give us a helping hand whatever your skill level then just give us a call for more information.
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CHYAN COMMUNITY FIELD - Halvasso (nr Falmouth)We have opportunities for people to volunteer at Chyan Community Field, mostly at weekends but some week days might be possible. We run a environmental study centre and community field based on permaculture. Duties include weeding, mulching trees, general gardening and maintenance. No experience necessary. Based at Halvasso outside Penryn and there may be the possibility of transport. Please call Hannah on 07930 802543 or 01326 341339 Also we would like someone to design a website for us. We have photos and text and would love it if someone could do it voluntarily but there may be funds available. VOLUNTEERING AT EDEN
The role of volunteers at Eden is to provide links between visitors and the project; to increase public awareness of our activities and charitable status and to highlight our work in conservation, education and sustainability. Volunteers play a big part in making Eden an even friendlier and more interesting place for all our visitors. Volunteers become involved in a wide range of activities and the project tries to make use of peoples specific talents. Eden does however need help in certain areas and a commitment of at least 72 hours service per year.
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