WANTED: bloggers

We’re currently looking for new bloggers who are passionate about the environment, waste reduction and the 3Rs to write for either Emerge and FareShare North West.

Writers would be expected to produce an interesting or thought provoking article (around 300-500 words long) around once every one or two weeks. A minimum commitment of 12 weeks is preferred. A good standard of written English is essential, as well as keeping to deadlines. Examples of published writing would be preferred but not essential- everyone is welcome to get in touch.

Interested?

Please comment below,contact us on Facebook or twitter,  email,  or phone the office on 0161 223 8200 and speak to Ed, Nicola or Lucy.

Ed

Volunteers wanted for Sainsbury’s Food Drive

FareShare NW needs volunteers to help with Sainsbury’s Food drive

FareShare NW is a charity which ensures ‘Good Food is Not Wasted’ by redistributing quality ‘surplus’ food from the food industry to community groups in Greater Manchester that support homeless and disadvantaged people.

On July 8th, 9th & 10th Sainsbury’s in Denton will be running ‘Make a Difference Days’ whereby customers will be asked to donate items such as tins, pasta and hot drinks to FareShare NW. The food collected will be redistributed amongst the charities and community groups that FareShare supports.

FareShare NW needs volunteers to ensure the food drive is successful.

Volunteers will stand near the exit with the Fareshare banner and publicity materials and talk to people about FareShare. Volunteers will help customers drop their donations in a trolley and empty it in the FareShare van whenever it is full.

Help is needed from 11am to 6pm on Friday and Saturday and 11am to 4pm on Sunday. Volunteers can do half day shifts or the whole day.

Please contact Nicola Milner on 0161 223 8200 or email  if you would like to get involved.

EMERGE – Volunteers/Models Wanted

EMERGE 3Rs will be running a series of events during Climate Week from 21-25 March and WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT!

From 21-25 March EMERGE 3Rs will be exhibiting our services and inspiring people about the good practice we have been developing on Zero Waste and wider sustainability issues. We need 2-3 volunteers every day to assist with the exhibition and help visitors.

On Tuesday 22 March there will be cookery demonstrations as part of the Love Food Hate Waste campaign and an awareness session about FareShare, a charity which redistributes ‘surplus’ food to disadvantaged people. We will be teaming up with TRAID, an environmental charity who recycle textiles to fund International Development, to hold a fashion show. We are looking for 12 female volunteers to model the clothing range.

On Friday 25th March there be a celebration event and relaunch of EMERGE’s Services including our new Zero Waste Champions for Greater Manchester project. We need volunteers to help ensure the event goes smoothly.

You must be available for one day or more during Climate Week from 21-25 March. You must be interested in the work of EMERGE 3Rs and be comfortable and confident about talking to members of the public. If you have an interest or experience in event management you could help us organise the event over the coming weeks.

The events will take place at Brazennose House West, Brazennose Street, Manchester, M2 5EP.

Please contact Nicola for further information if you are able to volunteer for us on 0161 223 8200/volunteering@emergemanchester.co.uk

Volunteering Placement Starting Soon (10 weeks)

Greetings,

Volunteering placement starting soon at FareShare North West (which is operated by EMERGE in case you didn’t know).

We are offering a structured programme with training including food hygiene, health and safety awareness, manual handling and emergency first aid. There will also be role specific training in warehousing. If you want to apply you must be able to commit to two days a week between 10 January and 11 March 2011.

The funders have laid down strict criteria so if you are interested take a quick look to see whether you are eligible:

Applicants must be:
• 19 years old or over
• Out of work
• Live in a City of Manchester ward

And must fit into at least one of the following groups:
• In receipt of Incapacity Benefit, Sickness Disability Benefit or Employment Support
Allowance;
• Lone parents in receipt of Income Support or JSA;
• Members of the BME communities including Refugee and Asylum Seekers;
• Over 50 who wish to return to work;
• Carers who wish to return to work;
• Have no qualifications

If you want to find out more come and join us for a cup of coffee and a chat at FareShare on Tuesday 14 December and 2pm. You will meet the staff and other volunteers, get more information about the placement and have the chance to fill out an application form.

If you know of anyone else who may be interest please let them know.

Onwards & upwards!

Joe

Ecofocused.com

Volunteering through EMERGE

Are you looking to get work experience and references?

Are you just hoping to meet some like-minded people?

Would you like to get involved in your community and do something to help the environment?

If so, EMERGE can help you find an environmental volunteering opportunity that suits you interests and abilities.

You may be interested in volunteering as a driver, doing outdoor activities, running events…Whatever your skills and experience, there is an opportunity out there for you.

For details of how to apply, please see our job advertisement.

Onwards & upwards!

Lucy.