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6R and Biodiversity eco-champions
Organisation Details
University of Manchester -School of Biological Sciences- 6R
Sub theme: Education
Stellify Award: This opportunity is part of 'Make a Difference'
Organisation Description: The 6R protocol is an approach to reduce plastics in labs, on campus and at home
Description of role: Make a Difference by championing eco-actions to reduce plastic use with 6R or increase engagement with urban Biodiversity.
Our champions can do many things to help and they will decide on their commitment. The F2F campaigning will be delivered at agreed times but other actions can be done in their own time.
6R is a guide designed by staff and students at the University of Manchester to manage plastics more sustainably in laboratories, at home and on campus.
Here are some examples of what our 6R volunteers may do:
- F2F campaigning on campus, in community, or in schools
- personal 6R action aiming to influence others with a measure of impact
- research to improve the 6R guide
- analysis of surveys to identify practical issues/barriers faced by students to manage plastic or ideas for campaigning
- working on solving the issues/barriers/campaign ideas identified in surveys
- writing a blog for the FBMH Environmental Sustainability Good Newsletter on great advancements that could save the planet (plastics and others).
Our Biodiversity champions run campaigns to engage with Biodiversity via campus tours and bioblitz with i-Naturalist. They can also run workshops to help nature with recycled material: e.g. make a bird feeder, insect puddler, seed bombs.
How to apply
1. You must first register your interest via the Volunteer Hub account all you need to do is press apply now in the advert and then submit your email address.
2. Please outline the type(s) of action you would prefer volunteering for by completing this google form: https://forms.gle/syf613hBLNKAC74r6
Our champions can do many things to help and they will decide on their commitment. The F2F campaigning will be delivered at agreed times but other actions can be done in their own time.
6R is a guide designed by staff and students at the University of Manchester to manage plastics more sustainably in laboratories, at home and on campus.
Here are some examples of what our 6R volunteers may do:
- F2F campaigning on campus, in community, or in schools
- personal 6R action aiming to influence others with a measure of impact
- research to improve the 6R guide
- analysis of surveys to identify practical issues/barriers faced by students to manage plastic or ideas for campaigning
- working on solving the issues/barriers/campaign ideas identified in surveys
- writing a blog for the FBMH Environmental Sustainability Good Newsletter on great advancements that could save the planet (plastics and others).
Our Biodiversity champions run campaigns to engage with Biodiversity via campus tours and bioblitz with i-Naturalist. They can also run workshops to help nature with recycled material: e.g. make a bird feeder, insect puddler, seed bombs.
How to apply
1. You must first register your interest via the Volunteer Hub account all you need to do is press apply now in the advert and then submit your email address.
2. Please outline the type(s) of action you would prefer volunteering for by completing this google form: https://forms.gle/syf613hBLNKAC74r6
Skills / qualities associated with the role: Creative Skills, Event Planning, Leadership, Marketing and PR, Oral Communication Skills, Practical Skills, Project Management, Research, Team Working, Written Communication Skills
Are volunteer expenses available?: No
Duration of role: Ongoing / Long term
Opportunity times: Monday AM, Monday PM, Monday Evening, Tuesday AM, Tuesday PM, Tuesday Evening, Wednesday AM, Wednesday PM, Wednesday Evening, Thursday AM, Thursday PM, Thursday Evening, Friday AM, Friday PM, Friday Evening, Saturday AM, Saturday PM, Saturday Evening, Sunday AM, Sunday PM, Sunday Evening
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: 2-12 hours during term or over summer (self organised)
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