The York Rotters were set up over five years ago and continue to go from strength to strength with a dedicated group of volunteers that work within the city boundary.

The North Yorkshire Rotters project was launched in May 2006 in Northallerton and now has Rotters over most of the county.

What do the Rotters do?

The Rotters achieve their aims by getting as much face-to-face contact with local residents as possible by:

• manning stalls at local galas, fetes and shows
• giving talks, demonstrations and drop in surgeries to local groups
• providing training sessions to residents
• helping people in their local neighbourhoods

The Rotters can also raise awareness through a variety of desk based activity.

The Rotters have telephone and email help lines which you can use if you have any questions or queries on home composting or reducing your food waste or would like to arrange for a Rotter to give a talk or demonstration to your organisation.

Would you like to be Rotter?

We are looking for people who are:

• Community oriented
• Enthusiastic or would-be gardeners
• Interested in the environment
• Keen to reduce the amount of waste they create

to join us as volunteers, helping to reduce and promote the benefits of reducing waste.

You don’t have to be an expert - all you need to supply is your enthusiasm and time!

We will provide:

• full training and ongoing support
• out of pocket expenses
• equipment and materials
• publicity and promotion

We will also:

• act as point of contact and coordinate activity
• maintain records and monitor the project

As a Rotter you will:

• meet like minded people
• be part of a team
• learn new skills
• benefit your local community
• make a difference to your local environment

If you would like to find out more about the scheme please contact the Rotters co-ordinator for your area. If you live in York please ring 01904 412861 or email rotters@stnicksfields.org.uk. If you live in North Yorkshire please ring 01609 532045 or email nyrotters@northyorks.gov.uk.