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If you have ever thought of volunteering but just never got around to it, why not give it a go this June by participating in our ‘volunteering taster’ event in celebration of Volunteers’ Week 2007.
Bite size volunteering is perfect if you want to volunteer but aren't sure you can commit a lot of time.
We've come up with some opportunities which will give you a bite size taste of volunteering activity.
Plus, you'll be meeting new people of all ages from all walks of life, trying something different as well as doing your bit for the environment.
Venue: Belfast City Council's Portacabin, Glen Road, West Belfast
Help the local community clear and landscape a derelict site by removing litter and overgrown vegetation and planting native shrubs and flowers.
This event is suitable for all age groups but children must be accompanied by an adult. If youa re planning on taking part please wear suitable clothing and sturdy footwear.
Contact Helen Tomb on 028 9064 5169 for more information.
Your opportunity to try out all the volunteering opportunities at the railway including driving the train ,guard duties, changing the points and more.
Unfortunately due to insurance restrictions this volunteering activity is only suitable for persons aged 16 years and over. To take part plase contact Down District Volunteer Centre on 028 4461 9122 to register
The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds have developed a number of activities that volunteers can carry out throughout June either from home or at work.
Activity 1: Tell the new Northern Ireland Assembly that Conservation Matters
Fill in and send RSPBs post cards to different political parties and ask your friends and family to do the same in order to keep environmental issues on their agenda.
For postcards or more information contact:
Shirelle Stewart
RSPB
Belvoir Park Forest
Belfast.
t: 028 9049 1547
e: shirelle.stewart@rspb.org.uk
Activity 2: Recycle for RSPB - Recycle printer cartridges
Pack up your office or home printer cartridge in RSPB's FREEPOST envelopes so they can be recycled instead of going to land fill sites as well as helping RSPB raise vital funds for their work.
For recycling envelopes or more information contact:
Hilary Hunter
RSPB
Belvoir Park Forest
Belfast.
t: 028 9049 1547
e: hilary.hunter@rspb.org.uk
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