Join other local residents in taking action to protect our beautiful environment. It's the best response we can take as individuals to the climate and nature crises - and it's fun!
PeCAN has several projects that currently need volunteers. For example, you could help our speakers to run a school workshop; co-host the PeCAN stall at local fairs and festivals; welcome new people at the Eco Cafe; organise public talks and walks; help to run PeCAN as a Trustee.
Check out the list below and contact us if you'd like to get involved.
PeCAN has adopted a number of policies to support its staff and volunteers, including Volunteers, Health & Safety and Lone Working, and Safeguarding.
We are looking for volunteers to help with our education outreach. This is part of the charity’s work to help the younger generation develop their understanding of climate change and what they might be able to do within their communities. We run assemblies and workshops in both primary and secondary schools as well as for local youth groups and are looking for people to assist us in delivering those sessions.
What's involved?
What's the time commitment?
Some experience of education (primary or secondary or extra curricular) might be useful but really you just have to enjoy working with young people!
If you would like to find out more please contact Rachel Ritchie via our Contact Us page.
PeCAN is seeking a motivated volunteer to help local businesses become more sustainable.
What's involved?
What's the time commitment?
The ideal person will be local, will enjoy learning about business sustainability, and be motivated to help our local businesses become more sustainable.
If the person has a background in, or experience of, managing finances for an organisation, that would be a bonus.
If you would like to apply or find out more about what's involved, please contact Imogen via our Contact Us page.
We are looking for volunteers to help run our stalls at various events throughout the year, including summer fairs and festivals. This is a fun and flexible role, you can join a friendly team on the stall for a couple of hours or longer if you wish.
What's involved?
What's the time commitment?
If you would like to find out more please contact us.
PeCAN needs volunteers to help us organise public events including walks, film screenings, public talks and the Eco Fair 2024. We are currently looking for help putting on small events for local business owners (e.g. bringing in experts to talk about sustainable packaging, carbon footprinting etc).
What's involved?
What's the time commitment?
If you would like to find out more please contact us.
Petersfield's Eco Café, supported by PeCAN, runs every Tuesday morning from 10am - midday at Winton House. We also run an evening 'cafe' once a month, usually on a Wednesday or Thursday from 7pm at Ruby & Monty's. We are looking for volunteers to help host these regular get-togethers.
What's involved?
What's the time commitment?
If you would like to find out more please contact us.
Help us to campaign for improved cycling and walking routes in and around Petersfield, including the Rother Valley Way (a wonderful proposal to create a walking and cycling route between Petersfield and Midhurst along the old railway line).
What's involved?
What's the time commitment?
If you would like to find out more please contact us.
We are looking for volunteers to help us review planning applications and submit comments about active travel, impacts on biodiversity, and the energy efficiency of dwellings. Can be done from home.
What's involved?
What's the time commitment?
Prior experience of planning is not essential. An interest in either promoting cycling/walking, or some background knowledge about buildings emissions or nature and biodiversity would be helpful.
If you would like to find out more please contact us.
PeCAN is seeking a volunteer to help with our fundraising. This is a crucial role that enables much of PeCAN's work.
What's involved?
What's the time commitment?
Please contact the treasurer, Peter Carver, via our Contact Us page, for more details.