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Recycling Ambassador
Organisation Details
Biffa
Activity type: Advice, Information and Support, Community Work, Education, Environment and Gardening, Event Support, Teaching, Training and Coaching
Stellify Award: This opportunity is part of 'Make a Difference'
Organisation Description: Biffa is the lead in the waste and recycling industry, operating at 270 sites across UK, servicing 2.4 million households and 4.1. million bins every week.
Description of role: ♻️ Become a Recycling Ambassador with Biffa!
Want to make a real difference on campus? Join us as a Recycling Ambassador and help promote sustainability while supporting the University’s recycling initiatives in partnership with Biffa, the UK’s leading sustainable waste management company.
What you’ll do:
~ Champion recycling and waste reduction across campus.
~ Support campaigns and events run with Biffa and the University.
~ Encourage fellow students to recycle correctly in halls, classrooms, and social spaces.
~ Share your ideas to help shape a cleaner, greener university.
What you’ll gain:
~ Leadership, teamwork, and communication skills.
~ Insight into the sustainability sector with Biffa.
~ Experience in community engagement and environmental awareness.
~ The chance to be part of Manchester’s journey to net zero.
Who can apply?
Any student who is enthusiastic, approachable, and motivated to inspire change—no prior experience required!
📩 Interested? Apply now and join Biffa & The University of Manchester in creating a more sustainable campus!
Want to make a real difference on campus? Join us as a Recycling Ambassador and help promote sustainability while supporting the University’s recycling initiatives in partnership with Biffa, the UK’s leading sustainable waste management company.
What you’ll do:
~ Champion recycling and waste reduction across campus.
~ Support campaigns and events run with Biffa and the University.
~ Encourage fellow students to recycle correctly in halls, classrooms, and social spaces.
~ Share your ideas to help shape a cleaner, greener university.
What you’ll gain:
~ Leadership, teamwork, and communication skills.
~ Insight into the sustainability sector with Biffa.
~ Experience in community engagement and environmental awareness.
~ The chance to be part of Manchester’s journey to net zero.
Who can apply?
Any student who is enthusiastic, approachable, and motivated to inspire change—no prior experience required!
📩 Interested? Apply now and join Biffa & The University of Manchester in creating a more sustainable campus!
Skills / qualities associated with the role: Event Planning, Leadership, Oral Communication Skills, Practical Skills, Public Speaking
Are volunteer expenses available?: No
Duration of role: Ongoing / Long term
Start date:
Opportunity times: Monday AM, Monday PM, Tuesday AM, Tuesday PM, Wednesday AM, Wednesday PM, Thursday AM, Thursday PM, Friday AM, Friday PM
DBS required: Off
Can reasonable adjustments be made regarding additional needs?: Yes
Is this organisation part of the Sports Volunteering Scheme (SVS)?: No
Minimum hours commitment: 2 hours per week
Location:
Around student areas/on campus
Manchester
M13 9PR