York and North Yorkshire Rotters
The Rotters  The Rotters are volunteers, from all over York and North Yorkshire, who offer friendly advice and expertise to people in their local communities who would like to reduce their waste and save money. Find out which events the Rotters will be attending on the Events page. They would be happy to answer any questions you have about composting. The North Yorkshire Rotters project was launched in May 2006 in Northallerton and is now expanding with Rotter volunteers over most of the county. The York Rotters were set up over six years ago and continue to go from strength to strength with a dedicated group of volunteers that work within the city boundary. What do the Rotters do? The Rotters are fully trained volunteers who: - Raise awareness amongst the wider public of the importance of home composting and the Love Food Hate Waste campaign
- Encourage more people to compost at home
- Help those already composting to do so more effectively
- Advise on reducing food waste by effective planning, storing and cooking with leftovers
- Attend shows, events and talks
- Help maintain compost display areas and much more...
The Rotters can also raise awareness through a variety of desk based activity. We will try to find an activity that suits your interests.
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. If you live in York please ring 01904 412861 or email rotters@stnicksfields.org.uk. If you live in North Yorkshire please ring 01609 797212 or email nyrotters@northyorks.gov.uk Would you like to be Rotter?Are you enthusiastic and passionate about gardening and environmental issues? Are you eager to reduce the amount of waste you create? If so, then the York and North Yorkshire Rotters need you! 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
Find out where the Rotters will be at events this summer on the Events page. If you would like to find out more about the scheme or to book your place on one of our training days 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 797212 or email nyrotters@northyorks.gov.uk.
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