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ECO Action Event Coordinator 

Join Our Mission: Reduce Carbon, Increase Nature, Improve Wellbeing!

ECO Action are a grassroots movement to inspire and empower our community to create a greener, healthier future within our borough.

We’re looking for someone who can help bring that energy into local events across the community.

We’re seeking an Event Coordinator – a volunteer who can coordinate others running events, organise and support our presence at community events, helping us reach more people and share our mission.

What You’ll Do – As our Event Coordinator, you’ll help us coordinate engaging, high-impact experiences that showcase ECO Action. You’ll play a key role by:

  • Working with volunteers (via our WhatsApp group) to help them run events
  • Coordinating our participation in local events, fairs, markets, and festivals
  • Working with our existing Engagement Coordinator who will choose the most suitable local events
  • Aligning logistics: stall or room bookings, materials, timings, volunteer rotas
  • Creating simple, engaging event ideas — from mini-workshops to talks
  • Ensuring our message shines through: Reduce Carbon, Increase Nature, Improve Wellbeing

Who You Are:

  • Organised, practical, and comfortable juggling details
  • Friendly, confident, and able to support volunteers on the day
  • Passionate about climate action, sustainability, or community events
  • Comfortable with WhatsApp and basic planning tools
  • Ideally with some event experience — or simply keen to learn and get stuck in

What You’ll Gain:

  • Hands-on experience in event planning and community engagement
  • A chance to bring people together around a shared mission
  • Skills in coordination, communication, and volunteer management
  • Connection with a supportive, positive, values-driven team

Interested? To find out more or express interest, email us here 

Together, let’s spark change — one event, one conversation, one moment of inspiration at a time.

Festive Clothes Swap

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas. Got a wardrobe full of clothes and nothing to wear? Join us to refresh your wardrobe at a fraction of the price!

We’re hosting another of Saf’s Clothes Swap in the Hub on 29th November. It’s a special “Festive Clothes Swap” … Christmas Jumpers, Party Wear, or just new jeans … all details and booking information here:

Festive Clothes Swap! Tickets, Sat, Nov 29, 2025 at 1:00 PM | Eventbrite

Eco Question Time with Josh Reynolds MP & Cllr Karen Davies

ASK YOUR CLIMATE QUESTIONS & meet Joshua Reynolds MP & CLLR Karen Davies Saturday 25th October
What’s Happening: They will both be in our Hub answering your questions on all eco topics starting with the Climate & Nature Bill.

Join our conversation from 11:00 – 12:30!

Why? Ask your questions about local or national eco issues. Discuss with your local MP Joshua Reynolds or Cllr Karen Davies on Eco-Action topics, on the Climate Action Bill – And help get their support in #COPtober!

How? To let us know you’re coming AND ask Josh a question: please email us here

When: Join our conversation from 11:00 – 12:30 on Saturday 25th October.

Where: ECO Action Hub WAM Nicholson Centre Maidenhead

ECO Cafe; Free Tea, coffee, bubbles and other refreshments available from ECO Action Cafe. Keep an eye out for more great events at the ECO Action Hub!

#COP30 #COPtober

INTERESTED IN MARKETING?

HELP US BE EVEN MORE SUCCESSFUL!

We’re looking for someone to join our team with marketing & communications capabilities… could that be you?

We’re busy with marketing outreach on social-media, email-newsletter and our website. Our marketing team work well – but now we need someone to help us grow more across all these platforms and with great communications!

We’re looking for someone with ‘any’ level of marketing skills to join our volunteer marketing team. If you’ve an interest in climate & the environment, want to ‘do something that makes a difference’, have some marketing skills & capability you want to build on, we’d love to talk to you.

Come into the Hub, reach out to us here, or come to one of our events and see us! We’re looking forward to talking with you! The ECO Action Marketing Team.

CLOTHES-SWAP BIRTHDAY BASH: SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 27th

Why a Clothes Swap? Got a wardrobe full of clothes and nothing to wear? We hear you. Join Saf’s Swap Shop for our iconic clothes swap and 1st birthday celebrations!

How it Works: Bring up to 10 items of clothing, accessories and shoes to swap on the Drop-Off Days or before the actual event.

What Works? Saf’s Swap Shop accepts all shapes, styles and sizes provided they are freshly cleaned and in good condition.

Get Tickets: Tickets to Saf’s Swap Shop are £8 (plus booking fee £1.38) per person with 20% each sale donated to ECO Action Hub.

What to do Next? Read here for ALL details and to purchase tickets via Eventbrite: Click Here

UK Climate & Nature Bill

Learn more about the UK Climate & Nature Bill

Here is a full briefing for you, why it’s important to all of us today, and ways you can get involved …

The UK’s Climate & Nature Bill will help tackle climate & ecological emergencies via an integrated & cross-party approach: It’s significant because it requires the Secretary of State to implement a strategy to achieve targets. It would establish a climate and nature assembly to advise in strategy creation.

The bill was introduced by Roz Savage (Lib Dem) 16 October 2024 & adjourned until 11 July 2025: t’s unlikely to be debated again. Following adjournment, Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, Ed Miliband issued a promise to work to the “spirit and substance” of the bill—”including for legislation” – to “make a meaningful difference” for climate and nature.

Where are we at?

  • Statement: Earlier this week Ed Miliband gave a very informative and balanced statement in Parliament: Watch it HERE and form your own view. Watch Roz Savage’s response HERE.
  • Action group Zero Hour are actively campaigning to support the Climate & Nature Bill: on 15th July with a webinar to share what they’re achieved & ask for your support. Watch HERE or download slides HERE.
  • What are we doing? We’re lobbying our MP Joshua Reynolds to promote and support Ed Miliband and Roz Savage in furthering the goals laid out in Ed Miliband’s statement to the House.
  • What can you do?:

Last but not least: Continue to support and get involved with ECO Action WAM, with our calls to action, action plans, events, and help us by donating here … we’re all pulling towards the same goals.

Less Carbon, More Nature, Better Wellbeing!

CLOTHES-SWAP: SAT JULY 26th

Why a Clothes Swap? Got a wardrobe full of clothes and nothing to wear? We hear you.

1 in 3 women feel their clothes are outdated after less than three wears. We think that’s a waste. Clothes swaps are the perfect chance to refresh your wardrobe at a fraction of the price while doing something good for the planet. Join us in making a difference by choosing to swap, not shop.

How it works: Bring up to 10 items of clothing, accessories and shoes to swap. Everything must be freshly cleaned and in good condition. While we accept items in all shapes, styles and sizes, we don’t accept kid’s clothes.
The Token System: We operate using a tiered token system: bronze, silver and gold. We categorise items based on the type, brand, RRP and condition. You will be given relevant tokens in return for your items when you drop them off which you can use to exchange for items on the day.
We ask that clothes be dropped off in advance to keep things running smoothly on the day. Drop-off slots are listed below. 👇🏼

All the information you need is on the EventBrite Ticket page including how to buy your ticket, what to bring (and what not to bring!) and when it’s happening!

Once you’ve bought your ticket, pop into the Eco Action Hub at any of the above dates and times to drop off your items. Remember to bring up to 10 items only that are freshly washed and in good condition. We’ll categorise your items and exchange them for the relevant tokens.

Drop off Dates & Times

  • Saturday 26th July between 11am -12pm (1 hour before the event)

Clothes Swap Date & Time:

  • Saturday 26th July between 1pm – 3pm
  • Go home with a new wardrobe of clothes … !

Help Shape Our Future Events! 🌍 🌱

We’re reaching out to better understand the kinds of events that matter most to you. We’re planning future activities focused on reducing carbon emissions and increasing nature, and your input is vital to help us make them engaging, relevant, and impactful.

Can you spare a few minutes to complete our short survey? 👉 https://forms.gle/cQGWMg4ywSWtFX3j7

Your feedback will guide the types of events we organise—whether it’s workshops, talks, or practical sessions—all aimed at tackling the climate crisis and enhancing nature in our communities. The survey only takes 3-5 minutes, and your views will directly shape what happens next.

Thank you for your time and support. 

🌍 Volunteer Role: National Action Coordinator

Help Drive National Change for Climate and Nature

At ECO Action, we believe real impact comes when personal actions are matched with collective effort. That’s why we encourage everyone to Take Action across four areas:

  • Personal – follow a Personal Action Plan
  • Communicate – talk to family and friends
  • Community – volunteer locally
  • National – demand bigger changes from those in power

We’re now looking for an enthusiastic volunteer to lead the charge in that fourth area — National Action.

What You’ll Do

As National Action Coordinator, you’ll help local people amplify their voices and influence national decisions. Your role includes:

🔹 Petition & Campaign Coordination

  • Gather and maintain a list of credible national petitions (e.g. from Greenpeace, Friends of the Earth, The Climate Coalition)
  • Choose and highlight the most urgent and impactful ones
  • Store and share them with our supporters via our Google Drive
  • Identify Climate or Nature Bills due to be debated in Parliament
  • Encourage our community to contact their MP and sign key petitions

🔹 Collaborate with National Organisations

  • Liaise with groups like Greenpeace and Friends of the Earth about any national campaigns happening locally
  • Let our volunteer base know how they can get involved in actions such as leafleting or door-knocking

🔹 Engage Local Politicians

  • Help us connect more regularly with local MPs, especially Josh Reynolds (Maidenhead) and Jack Rankin (Windsor), and others as appropriate
  • Explore working with local Labour or other party groups to influence policy
  • Look for opportunities to encourage political parties to go further and faster for Climate and Nature

What You’ll Bring

  • Passion for Climate and Nature
  • Good organisational skills
  • Confidence with online tools (e.g. Google Drive, email)
  • Ability to communicate with people and inspire action

You don’t need to be a policy expert — just someone who cares and is ready to help others speak up.

Why It Matters

National decisions shape the future of our planet. As National Action Coordinator, you’ll play a crucial role in empowering local voices to influence national policy — and in doing so, help protect the climate and restore nature for generations to come.

🌱 Ready to Step Up?

Please email us at here with “National Action Volunteer” as the title to find out more and provide more of your details. Thank you. 

#EcoAction #Maidenhead #VolunteerRole #ClimateAction #CommunityEngagement #Sustainability #RBWM #GetInvolved

Nature Friendly Gardening QT

Ask The Experts Live

Come and join us for a Big Green Week Event hosted by Peter Gibbs from the BBC’s Gardeners’ Question Time, and with the local Wildlife Gardening Awards.

A chance to ask the experts on our panel in a fun and informative event all your questions on gardening for wildlife. We’ll have local wildlife gardeners, members of Wild Maidenhead & more.

Whatever outdoor space you have this is the ideal opportunity to learn more about how to make space for wildlife and enjoy your garden.

When and Where?

Saturday June 7th at 10:30 in our ECO Action Hub

What to do next …

For all information and your EventBrite tickets please click here.