Master Composter Scheme

Worcestershire County Council and Herefordshire Council, in association with the Waste and Resources Action Programme (WRAP) and the national charity for organic growing, Garden Organic are running a volunteer scheme to promote home composting across Herefordshire and Worcestershire.

Over 70 people have trained as a Master Composter since April 2006. The Master Composter Scheme is aimed at promoting the benefits of home composting, encouraging more people to participate and enabling those who already home compost, to do so more effectively.
Volunteers take part in a number of promotional activities, some of which include attending events, doing school visits and giving composting demonstrations, and generally spreading the composting message in their local communities.

The Master Composters Programme is making a massive contribution towards home composting throughout Herefordshire and Worcestershire and we are always looking for more people to join the team so that we can spread the word even further.

Our existing volunteers are an enthusiastic and motivated team, who are doing a fantastic job in promoting home composting. Becoming a Master Composter is a great way to meet new people, learn valuable skills and benefit from being part of a team that makes a difference.

Volunteers will be given full training in home composting and other related environmental issues. They will be expected to contribute a minimum of 30 hours over 12 months. Travel expenses will be paid.

If you are interested in joining the scheme please contact Chris Atkinson on 01905 768227 or email cnatkinson@worcestershire.gov.uk