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Volunteers

As a charity we need volunteers. However, we are unlike many other environmental charities with regard to the nature of our work. We are more strategic than practical. Examples of this can be found on the projects page.

Our director, Margaret Minhinnick, is currently seeking volunteer help for the organisation:

“We need help in areas of IT development, accounts, desk top publishing, research, promotion and project development. We also have plenty of smaller administrative jobs – all jobs which would be very beneficial to the charity. At conferences and events we always need many hands on deck. Help need only be for a few hours a week and may not even involve travelling to the office in Porthcawl if we can correspond through Email and the internet.”

In return for taking on aspects of work we can offer expenses and references for your help - something that graduates with research abilities can put to good use. Training is provided, there are opportunities to visit projects, and to enrol on courses.

If you feel that you would like to contribute some time, please contact Margaret at mm@sustainablewales.org.uk today or phone 01656 783962

We work with everybody - “from the street corner to the corridors of power.” Our clients include the Welsh Assembly Government and Environment Agency Wales, local authorities, health trusts, businesses, cultural agencies, individuals and community groups.

Sustainable Wales looking for new Trustees

Porthcawl-based, environmental charity, Sustainable Wales, is looking for an additional trustee/s. The role is voluntary and offers the opportunity to use your knowledge, experience and skills to progress the charity’s sustainable development aims.  

Relocation has been achieved above SUSSED (ethical shop) and we now need the creative input that will allow us to re-establish Sustainable Wales as an important sustainable development charity in Wales.  A scientific, business or government background would be of particular interest to us; complementing our existing team, although all offers to help are most welcome.”

If you’re interested send your cv for attention of the Chairman or please call: 01656 783962 or email: mm@sustainablewales.org.uk for more information.

SUSSED Volunteer Vacancy 

Job Description: Shop Assistant

In need of work experience, want to make a difference in ethical consumerism or simply want to volunteer in a friendly and sociable environment?

Then SUSSED is the perfect place for you to volunteer!

Role:

Your role will include:

• Making customers feel welcome in the shop
• Telling the story behind the products
• Assisting customers with purchases
• Operating the till
• Designing window displays
• Keeping the shop clean and tidy
• Opportunity to run stalls at events; however, this is not a requirement of the role.

Time Commitments:

At least one [four hour] morning or afternoon shift per week.

Skills/Qualifications:

No specific skills or qualification are required to work in SUSSED. We will give full training and support. We simply ask that you are able to get along with people and work as part of a team.

Please call us today on: 01656 783 962 (ask for Luke)

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