Category Archives: volunteer opportunity

Stick the boot into MCFly!!

Posted on May 6, 2012 by manchesterclimatemonthly

The MCFly editors are meeting next Sunday. We are looking back on the last 6 months of MCFly (we started up online in October 2011, and in print in January). We are also looking forward to the next 18 months. … Continue reading →

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Wednesday’s work: MCFly distribution monkey sought

Posted on May 2, 2012 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Every Wednesday afternoon (1) we’re going to post either a role that needs taking on, or a specific task (or one of each, if we are feeling particularly sisypheanly behind in a given week.) These are roles and tasks that, … Continue reading →

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Volunteers needed Sat April 28 to promote FareShare North West

Posted on April 24, 2012 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Hmm, sorry about that – wordpress ate the post. It’s an email we’ve received from Fareshare North West, the regional branch of a national charity committed to supporting communities to combat food poverty and food waste. Could you spare a … Continue reading →

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Earth Day in Didsbury, and eco-cookery to come!

Posted on April 24, 2012 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Amanda from Didsbury Dinners has something to share… Many thanks to everyone who supported Didsbury Dinners’ Earth Day celebrations (22 April). We marked the day at our Barlow Moor Road community garden by planting an array of donated seeds, including … Continue reading →

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Community gardening grants available – July 31 deadline

Posted on April 20, 2012 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Grants for Groups to Garden in North of England The North of England Horticultural Society (NEHS) has launched a new £20,000 grants programme for community groups in the North of England. Manchester-based voluntary and community groups and organisations may apply … Continue reading →

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“Climate Survivors” – who, what, why, how

Posted on April 18, 2012 by manchesterclimatemonthly

We asked the people at “Climate Survivors” to tell us about who they are and what they do.  Here’s what they sent us! Climate Survivors – supporting positive change in Manchester since 2009 “Never doubt that a small group of … Continue reading →

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Digging in Didsbury – Sat April 22nd food planting

Posted on April 13, 2012 by manchesterclimatemonthly

These days it seems Manchester Climate Monthly only publishes stuff if there’s a direct relation to the upcoming climate hustings. (Since you ask – it’s on Tues 17th April, from 7pm, at the Friends Meeting House. “Is Manchester City Council … Continue reading →

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How to make a Green Impact!

Posted on March 22, 2012 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Laurence Menhinick learns how to conduct a green audit, and finds that virtue is its own reward. Having read about volunteering to audit Manchester Metropolitan Uni, I decided to take the (free) training offered by the Green Impact team last … Continue reading →

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Volunteer Opportunity: Auditing MMU

Posted on March 12, 2012 by manchesterclimatemonthly

This may not seem so sexy, but think a) of how good it will look on your CV, b) of how much you’ll learn and c) the warm inner glow (insulated) of having helped make Manchester just that tiny smidgin … Continue reading →

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Two new “Climate Monthly” volunteers needed

Posted on February 29, 2012 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Manchester Climate Monthly is looking for two more volunteers. We are after someone who can write news stories and features (or wants to learn!), and also someone who wants to be involved in event organising/publicity and “special projects” (sorry, it’s … Continue reading →

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