Friends of the Earth Cardiff Cyfeillion y Ddaear Caerdydd

Cardiff Friends of the Earth relies on the commitment, hard work and enthusiasm of our volunteers. The Volunteer Policy is designed to ensure that your time and efforts are fully recognised and valued, and that the Cardiff Friends of the Earth - volunteer partnership benefits both parties.

As a volunteer, you can expect that…

We welcome anyone who wants to be involved in making environmental justice a reality. How much you do is up to you.

There are a number of different ways in which you can get involved with the Cardiff Friends of the Earth. You might be able to help out with administration, or you may prefer to get involved with our local campaigning.

There are many things that Cardiff Friends of the Earth members do things to keep the group running. Read about some of them below.

Volunteer spotlight - Chris Brown

Find out about how to reduce your ecological footprint.

Friends of the Earth online actions

The success of Friends of the Earth campaigns depends on people like you getting involved. And there's lots you can do:

People often say “What’s the use of writing letters to politicians? They only go in the wastepaper basket!”. How wrong they are. One letter on its own, of course, has little impact. But when you write as part of a campaign, many others are writing as well. Ordinary people writing to key decision makers have won a lot of our campaigns.

Dear Sir

I am a Doctor and I recently read a newspaper article in which Friends of the Earth said... I am very concerned if this is the case because...

I wish to assure you that I am not politically motivated.  My only concern is to protect the environment for our children to enjoy.

Yours faithfully

Dear Secretary of State

I enclose a cutting from the Guardian newspaper of 11 January 2008, relating to an alleged increase in carbon dioxide emissions as a result of increases in traffic levels in cities in the UK.

As I am sure you are aware many people follow such news with interest and concern. However, we do not necessarily believe everything that is published in the papers. Therefore. I would be very grateful if you would let me know whether the facts stated in this news item are correct.

Yours faithfully

Dear Fred Bloggs MP

I write to welcome your decision to sign EDM 134 opposing the introduction of GM crops into the United Kingdom.

I know that many others were happy to hear this news. We are grateful for your support on this important issue. We hope that your example will inspire many other MPs to act in a similar fashion.

Yours faithfully

Lobby toolkit

Contact your Cardiff political representatives

MPs, AMs, Councillors, MEPs; whether you feel over-governed or not, these people were elected to represent you. Let them know what you want. You may like to read our letter writing guide before you start. It includes helpful pointers on style and content.