Volunteer

The E Team

Manchester is buzzing with exciting environmental projects that need enthusiastic volunteers to lend a hand and share their time, skills and knowledge of all things green.

Action for Sustainable Living brings together people who want hands-on experiences of sustainability and eco projects happening just around the corner. The E-Team is a happy bunch of volunteers who dip in and out of lots of environmental activities, with something different being offered on the menu every month. From growing veggies and getting handy with green building, to helping to run community cafes and teaching people to be more energy smart – we’ve interests to suit everyone.

People from all backgrounds are welcomed and no previous experience is required. We just ask for a cheerful attitude and a willingness to help out and learn more about local sustainability projects. Throughout the year we offer training in environmental awareness and provide our volunteers with a full induction. We can fund any volunteering expenses too, such as transport costs and a bite to eat.

The E-Team is the perfect activity for making new friends, getting fit and healthy, gaining work experience, growing new skills, building confidence and making a difference to local sustainability. A hive of creativity and fun is waiting for you just around the corner!

Lots of our E-Team volunteers have gone on to start sustainability projects of their own design and making and are supported by our staff with coaching and accredited training, a great opportunity for people who wish to gain experience in the environmental sector to help you get the job you want.

Get started!

1. Register online to receive your welcome pack

2. Come to meet our Volunteering Coordinator and other new volunteers for your induction training

3. We’ll send you regular email invites to volunteering days, sign up to the days you can make and join in!

For further information please call Annabel on 0161 237 3357 (Tuesdays & Wednesdays) or drop an email to volunteering@afsl.org.uk

Administration Helper

1/2 – 1 a day a week on a Wednesday

We are looking for a person to help with the day to day running of our office admin.Administration Volunteers support the smooth running of the Action for Sustainable Living office. This is a great role for someone looking to gain office based work experience and to gain skills in a wide range of administrative tasks.

What will I do?

- Answering the telephone and taking messages
- Administration support, e.g. drafting letters, typing minutes, checking finance documents
- Processing of postage
- Research, both web and telephone
- Monitoring and evaluation, updating databases and recording information
- Resource development, making new resources for events
- Events Kits, making up events kits, replenishing stock and researching new resource providers
- Website management, e.g. publishing events on the website
- Become familiar with sustainability issues that relate to your voluntary role

For further information please call Annabel on 0161 237 3357 (Tuesdays & Wednesdays) or drop an email to annabel.bradbury@afsl.org.uk

Local Project Managers

Local Project Managers volunteer in their community to develop an idea into a fully functioning sustainability project that benefits the environment. Our experienced coordinators provide Local Project Managers with accredited training  and dedicated coaching support, completely free.

Last year we helped 45 local people to start the project of their dreams, bringing their neighbourhoods up to a sustainable beat. Here are 4 projects to give you a clearer picture of what people are doing:

No experience is necessary to become a Local Project Manager, you just need the time and commitment to make your project happen. We will provide you with project management training and tailored support.

We can help you to apply for funding, and we can fund any volunteering expenses too, such as transport costs and a bite to eat.

Being a Local Project Manager is an great way for you to make a positive contribution to your community whilst learning heaps of new skills and improving your employability, you can even use the experience to set yourself up in business.

How does it work?

1. Register your interest by calling one of our experienced coordinators, phone 0161 237 3357 and ask to speak to Kate, Erika or Jo.   We’ll ask you to sum up your idea in an application form, followed by a friendly interview.

2. Attend project management training that is tailored to your needs and learning style

3. Receive coaching support that will bring your idea to life, and make your project a reality.