Recruitment drive for eco-volunteers

The North and North Yorkshire Waste Partnership has started the campaign to train up volunteers to help spread its environmental message across the county.

The eco-volunteers are expected to promote simple ways to reduce waste through a range of activities, such as helping people in their neighbourhoods, giving demonstrations to schools, promoting waste reduction at local shows and fairs and hosting drop-in composting surgeries.

All equipment, out-of-pocket expenses and assistance will be provided through the Waste Partnership which comprises North Yorkshire County Council, seven district councils, and York Council.

The next training sessions take place on Saturday January 15 at Helmsley Walled Garden and on Wednesday January 19 at Northdale Horticulture, Northallerton, between 9.30am and 5.30pm.

There are also training courses planned around Selby and Scarborough over the next few months. For bookings, contact 01609 797212.