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Want to be part of a friendly team and experience what it is like to work in an environment where what really matters is the environment? Then this is your opportunity to become part of the volunteer team at PECT.
As a charity, PECT relies on support from local people to ensure we can keep delivering our vital work.
Want to have a chat? Give us a call on 01733 568408 or email [email protected].
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Why should you get involved?
- All of our volunteer roles are flexible – this means you are not required to commit to working a certain number of hours, just when you can, whether it be for an occasional hour here or there or a couple of days a week
- We offer a friendly working environment where all volunteers are made to feel welcome and part of the team
- It’s a great opportunity to socialise and meet other like-minded volunteers
- You can try your hand at lots of different things and perhaps even learn a new skill or two
- We have an innovative culture and frequently look to offer new and exciting projects. With this in mind, we welcome any ideas and suggestions from our staff and volunteers
- Enjoy the ‘feel-good’ factor of making a real, long-term difference for local places and people
What can you do?
Below is just a snapshot of some of the activities we have available! Everything from events assistants, photographers, litter pickers, and tree planters – we need people for all kinds of roles. Best of all, you’ll join a friendly team at the heart of your community who share the same passion about protecting the environment.
Litter picking
If we want to have a big impact in preserving the planet, it important that we focus on the small changes we can make and that’s why we need your help to clean up our local river ways, woodlands, streets and communities!
Events
A big part of our work is engaging with communities. This is why we are looking for your help to engage with the local community at events throughout the year.
Tree planting
We are looking for people who are passionate about taking action in their local community to help us to plant more trees to improve the landscape.
Brand ambassador
Help us shout about the environment and the work that we’re doing! You’ll be part of a team of social media promoters, event organisers, fun runners, supporters and fundraisers.
Office Roles
If office-based work is where your interests or skillset lies, one of our voluntary office roles may be perfectly suited to you.
Latest Opportunities
PECT’s BLUEPRINT to a Circular Economy project needs you!
We are looking for volunteers to help spread the message of how important reducing waste and recycling is around your community. We have a very flexible programme and want to work closely with different community groups to create a support network around Peterborough. We are interested in any ideas that you may have but we ideally are looking for the following:
Engagement Officers
The Engagement Officer Volunteer will have the opportunity to work with PECT to create a variety of engagement resources for the BLUEPRINT project. These will depend on the volunteers’ interests and could include content creation, graphic design, and/or social media marketing.
Community Leaders
The Community Lead Volunteer will engage new and existing community groups and volunteer schemes to reduce their waste and inform them of the BLUEPRINT project. They will act as a voice for and could: help run events (in-person or virtually), put up posters in busy areas and/or offer advice to engage their community and wider audiences.
Recycling Champions & Reuse & Repair Enthusiasts
All our BLUEPRINT volunteers will receive support from the PECT team. We hope to create a community of like-minded individuals to spread the importance of waste reduction and recycling and create long-lasting behaviour changes.
We want members of the public and businesses that have a flair for repair, upcycling or reuse to help us spread the word, put on workshops, create how-to-videos and share practical skills.
Email [email protected] to find out more and sign up!
Latest from #teamPECT on Social Media
We aim to create a smarter, more sustainable future through working with businesses, schools and communities – find out more at https://t.co/Hr4i8kAo9z #TeamPECT https://t.co/cbu4T8SJXh
Are you looking for a new role for 2021? Join our team! We’re looking for a Finance Manager to lead on planning, organising, controlling, and monitoring PECT’s financial resources in line with the strategic direction of the charity. See https://t.co/GkuSDKRaI4 #TeamPECT
Join #TeamPECT! We’re looking for a Natural Environment Trainee. The 3-day a week role will be involved in tree planting, arranging event days, providing training and support to volunteers, and helping with our #ForestforPeterborough project.
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Would you like to get involved in creating greener, cleaner, healthier places to live? We have a couple of roles available at PECT – find out more about joining our team at https://t.co/p2qczG9RmE #TeamPECT
Would you like to get involved in creating greener, cleaner, healthier places to live? We have a couple of roles available at PECT – find out more about joining our team at https://t.co/p2qczG9RmE #TeamPECT
Want to join a great team with big ambitions for 2021? We’re looking for a Marketing and Communications Manager (Maternity Cover) to raise awareness of our charity – find out more on the website: https://t.co/nyZlNJvngF #TeamPECT https://t.co/b5cep7nuFa
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