Talking to the public about our campaigns is an important aspect of our work, as we raise awareness about the issues we campaign on and encourage the public to support us.

Eco FusionVolunteers are needed throughout the year, and in particular over the Summer, to help us to promote our work at events and festivals. The more volunteers we have, the more events we can do, and the more people we can speak to! This strengthens our voice and the effectiveness of our campaigns.

By joining our volunteer events team, you could be working at music festivals, farmers markets, in shopping centres and on the street encouraging the public to:

• Sign petitions and campaign postcards
• Become more involved as activists
• Join as members
• Donate change to a collecting can.

Depending on the audience, we also have children's activities.

All our volunteers receive training before attending the events so you would be briefed on our latest campaigns and equiped with skills to talk to the public.

The length of time required varies according to the event. For music festivals we would send a team of people on a rota, giving you some free time at the festival as well. For one day events we usually ask for a minimum voluntary shift of about 3 hours.

Sign up today to volunteer 

Download the role description and complete a volunteer application form.

Find out more about other volunteer roles.

Roundup of 2010

2010 was a hugely successful year for us, where we attended EcoFusion, The Big Tent, T in the Park & Traquair Fair as well as holding a collection at Ocean Terminal and going to farmer's markets in Edinburgh.  We had a fantastic team of volunteers who had a fantastic experience and forged new friendships.  T in the Park

“I joined Friends of the Earth Scotland in this year's T-in-the park festival. It was an amazing experience to be dressed as a penguin under the Scottish rain trying to promote our ‘Access to Justice’ campaign. It is nice to be part of such a vibrant and inspiring team. I am looking forward for some of Friends of the Earth future events.” Dimitrios Sferopoulos, Edinburgh

2011

We are attending Knockengorroch, Eden Festival and Belladum as well as T in the Park this summer.  We are also hoping to attend farmer's markets across Scotland and have a busy events programme.  We want to build on the success of last year and make 2011 our best year yet - but to do that we need you!  We are looking for people from all over Scotland who are free to attend festivals and events over the summer to join our team. 

Our outreach team will be on hand throughout the summer to support you and we may even go to one or two events ourselves - we don't want to miss out on all the fun!

Enquiries

To apply as an events volunteer please use the forms above.  If you have an enquiry about volunteering or would like to suggest an event that we should attend, please use the form below or contact us on 0131 243 2700.