About Climate Ambassador Programme
The Climate Ambassador programme raises awareness about climate change and enables volunteers to take action, share their experiences and meet like-minded people, while taking part in worthwhile events and having some fun. The programme is co-ordinated by the Environmental Education Unit of An Taisce with support from the Department of Communication, Climate Action and Environment.
What's Involved
The Climate Ambassador Programme are delighted to announce that applications for 2023 are open!
Climate change effects can be felt here and now, at a local, national and global scale. Becoming a Climate Ambassador will give you the opportunity and platform to do something really positive within your community and our Climate Action Officers look forward to working with you on this exciting programme!
We are looking for interested and enthusiastic people who want to make a difference in their own lives and of those around them. If you would like to try imperfectly, to play your part, then we want to hear from you!
Volunteers will be trained in climate change information and communications.
They will be asked to:
1. Carry out two acts of climate communication, which can be to give a presentation (training provided), write an article, create a related artistic piece/event, organise a climate conversation with family/friends etc.
2. Also, carry out two climate actions, e.g. organise your canteen to go single-use plastic-free, set up a community garden, green your local festival, encourage the community to reduce emissions etc.
Support & Training
This opportunity can help you figure out what you can do to take meaningful action and make positive changes. There will be full ongoing training and support from our Climate Action Officers and links in with our national network of inspiring, diverse and active Climate Ambassador individuals. We celebrate volunteers at the end of the year with a celebratory event and awards ceremony.
Applicants
Applications are open to secondary and third level students and community members over 18 years of age. We are proud to have people from all backgrounds – including teachers, engineers, farmers, artists, entrepreneurs, SME’s, retirees and many more besides.
Information & Applications
For further information on the role and how to apply please go to our Climate Ambassador Programme
What's required for this position
Interested in environmental issues. Curious to learn more. Enthusiastic, friendly characters. No need to be a climate expert to reply but they are welcome too (and have also benefited from joining us). The strength of our group is the diversity of members.
- Advocacy/ Lobbyist
- Arts/ Music/ Drama
- Community Development/ Social work
- Event management/ Fundraising
- Personable Skills
Level of English required for this role:
Intermediate English
Times and commitment required for this role
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Minimum time commitment: 1 year
Hours required: 1hrs Monthly
Other Details
Location of volunteering opportunity:
In your community.
Nationwide, across Ireland.
Our HQ is 5a/b Swift's Ally, Dublin 8
Also available in these counties
Dublin - South Dublin County, Dublin, Cavan, Cork, Donegal, Dublin - Dun Laoghaire/ Rathdown, Dublin - Fingal, Galway, Kerry, Kildare, Leitrim, Louth, Mayo, Meath, Offaly, Sligo, Waterford, Westmeath, Wexford, Wicklow
Screening details for this role:
Volunteers will be provided with the following supports:
- Support/ advice/ recognition
- Initial induction and training
- Ongoing training opportunities
Volunteers with the following challenges will be supported in this role
Age restrictions:
No age restrictions
Is this opportunity suitable for groups/teams of volunteers?
Yes
Benefits you will receive as a volunteer
Become empowered to take action, while learning about climate change & developing skills such as communications and project/event management.
