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Glassary; a University of Galway sustainability initiative

Environment/Animal welfare

Glassary; a University of Galway sustainability initiative

ALIVE University of Galway

Galway

At a Glance

  • Time Commitment:Flexible
  • Volunteer Role Type:Once-off/Ad hoc work

About Us:A sustainability initiative which supports recycling donated items on campus




Description

Glassary is a project that aims to reduce waste and give a wide range of household items a new life. Donation points are set-up at student residences at the end of the semester, where students can then donate their unwanted household items. These items are then collected and re-distributed to future students or local organisations.

If you love to organise stuff, this is the opportunity for you! Ability to work well as part of a team is essential.

Opportunity for student co-ordinator to lead student participation at Glassary this year and several spaces for volunteers on one or more time slots, please indicate your availability in your application.

Lunch included.


Tasks that the volunteer(s) will be expected to undertake:

Work in a small team with campus accommodation to sort donated items for collection by local charities.

 

Benefits of Volunteering:

Brilliant opportunity to do good by recycling, student volunteers spend time and help to find a new home for these items

Your volunteering helps to support wonderful local charities to fund their services

You get the opportunity to work as part of a small team with other students and campus accommodation and ALIVE to complete a really important task.

Great way to make new friends who care about the environment and want to make a practical difference in the community.

Details of time commitment needed for role:
Wednesday 6th May - 10am to 2pm and 2pm to 6pm Thursday 7th May - 10am to 2pm and 2pm to 6pm Friday 8th May - 10am to 2pm and 2pm to 6pm Saturday 9th May - 10am to 2pm

Minimum time commitment per week:
Flexible/Varies

Additional screening required for this role::
none

Sustainable Development Goal:
Sustainable Cities and Communities

Hei:
UNIVERSITY OF GALWAY

Contact

If you have any questions about this role please feel free to get in touch:

Name:ALIVE Student Volunteering

Address:Newcastle Galway

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