Get involved

Volunteer with the 'Mapping Local Food Webs Project' in your region

Six pilot mapping projects will start in early 2009 in; Hastings, Totnes, Knutsford, Sheffield, Kenilworth and Leicester.

People wishing to volunteer on the mapping project will be supported by a Regional Coordinator from their region. Our Regional Coordinators will offer training, guidance and support to volunteers in these locations working on the mapping project.

Want to find out how to volunteer? Please read on...

What can you do as a ‘mapping food local food webs volunteer?

Help to interview consumers and learn about their experiences of local food where you live
Visit shop keepers and discover if sourcing local food is important for their business
Speak to restaurant owners to see if they see local and season produce as an important part of their menu planning
Meet producers and learn more about farming practices where you live
Get involved in planning workshops for residents of your town or city and find out what local food means to them

By mapping your local food web you could help your community by….

Building links within the community amongst residents, shop keepers, farmers and
Developing research skills amongst local people
Achieving a greater understanding of some of the challenges facing local food webs
Creating opportunities to influence local policy and planning decisions
Designing action plans for local projects in your area

Below are details of voluntary opportunities currently available with the project and information about how to get in touch with your regional coordinator and register your interest.

Voluntary Roles Currently Available

Voluntary Consumer Researcher

Why should I get involved?

I would like to get involved : Please register your interest here