Become a Master Composter!

Would you like to become a master composter?  Oxfordshire residents are being invited to become volunteer master composters.

Would you like to find out more about composting and help pass on the message to others? You will be trained to encourage your friends and neighbours to compost at home by attending events, writing articles and talking to local groups and schools. Volunteers are asked to give 30 hours of their time in order to qualify as a Master Composter.
You will join the existing volunteer group, who have been working in the community since 2008 to help keep biodegradable waste out of landfill.
The scheme is run by the Oxfordshire Waste Partnership (representing the county’s local authorities) and Garden Organic, who provide the training and technical support. Oxfordshire is part of a nationwide ‘Home Composting’ campaign, which offers subsidised compost bins to all householders in the county. The Master Composter programme runs alongside and strengthens this campaign.
Training is free, and covers the basic elements of home composting and related environmental issues. It takes place over two consecutive days at Garden Organic's Ryton Gardens (near Coventry). Refreshments are provided and transport to be confirmed nearer the time. The training will take place on Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th November 2012, and attendance at both days is required.
The Master Composter scheme is open to everyone – you don’t have to be a composting expert. All we ask is that you are willing to contribute your time and enthusiasm as a volunteer.
There are a limited number of spaces available on the training, and applications are invited by Friday 26th October.
Please return the application form, either by email or post, to:
Eiles Robinson
Household Waste Reduction Officer
Oxfordshire County Council
Speedwell House
Speedwell Street
Oxford  OX1 1NE
Direct Dial: 01865 816043
Email: waste.management@oxfordshire.gov.uk

(news article copied from CAGOxfordshire website)