RoWAN is also looking for new volunteer members for their Board to support our staff and projects and to guide the future of the organisation. RoWAN is a waste awareness charity based in Highland whose aim is to help people cut their waste. The charity was formed 10 years ago and has carried out a range of successful projects with communities and schools. It is currently funded to run a Zero Waste Volunteer Programme by Zero Waste Scotland, and to run a schools and communities project by the Climate Challenge Fund.
RoWAN is managed by a Management Committee of Directors and other members which meets once a month on a Tuesday evening, usually in Dingwall or surrounds. More Committee members are sought, particularly people with a strong interest in waste reduction and in addition experience of project management, people management, finance, community work or waste management. Travel expenses are paid but there is no other renumeration.
For information about the roles and responsibilities of Directors and members of the RoWAN Board click here.
It is envisaged that new members would initially join as co-opted members of the Board. Appointment as Directors may be possible at a later date.
For a discussion about what is involved in being a member of the Board, email zerowastevolunteers@rowan.org.uk or ring Caroline on 01349 867063 or 07730208849.
If you are keen on composting, recycling, waste-free cooking or cutting waste in general then become a Zero Waste Volunteer. RoWAN have recently has received further funding from Zero Waste Scotland to recruit and work with volunteers in the Highlands to help spread the word on how people can cut waste by: 
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