Get Involved

Join our community-driven initiatives and be a part of the change towards a more sustainable future. Whether you have a few hours to spare or are looking for a long-term commitment, there's a place for you with Transition Chesterfield.

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Ways to participate

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  1. Volunteer with a project

    Engage directly in our projects. Further details of ways you can participate with each project are shown on the project pages, here are just some of the ways:

    • Repair Cafe - assist in providing refreshments, or fix household items from textiles to electronics

    • Library of Things - join the growing team setting up this project

    • Sustainable Fashion - assist in our workshops or contributing to our events.

      See Contact Us for contact details for each project.

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2. Support behind the scenes

Contribute your skills in:

  • Social media - help us post on Facebook and Instagram and increase engagement

  • Administrative tasks - assist with scheduling, recording, organising

  • Event organising - help us make the most of our events

  • Communications - help us to publicise what we do.
    See our latest Volunteering Opportunities for the current roles we’ve identified, but if you’re interested in helping in any way, please speak to any member of the Core Group or email us at hello@transitionchesterfield.org.uk

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3. Join our events

Attend and help out at our various events, such as:

  • Workshops and Seminars: Learn and share knowledge on sustainability topics. Share a skill you have with others through our Skillshare project.

  • Community Meetings: Engage in discussions and planning sessions - a good place to start is at our quarterly meetings or at a Friday Eco Hub session.

    See our Events Calendar and Newsletter for details of the latest events.

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4. Share and advocate

Spread the word about Transition Chesterfield. So many people in Chesterfield don’t even know we exist!

  • Social media - share our posts and events (links below)

  • Word of mouth - talk to friends and family about our mission

  • Email - forward items in our newsletter which you think might be of interest to someone you know