FREQUENTLY ANSWERS QUESTION
What is the CSV Action Earth Campaign?
The Action Earth campaign is CSV’s (Community Service Volunteers) annual five-month environmental campaign in which people throughout the UK are encouraged to make a practical difference to a local community and to their environment.
What is the aim of the campaign?
The aim is to engage people in identifying projects to improve their local environment. There could be a local playground that could do with a makeover, a piece of land that could be transformed into a community garden or just having a little pick to tidy up the area. Anything, which is practical and involves volunteers to benefit the environment
Who funds the campaign in England, Scotland & Wales?
The campaign in England, Scotland & Wales is funded by Morrisons Supermarkets. A part of the campaign in Scotland is funded by Scottish Natural Heritage.
Why is the Morrisons Supermarket involved?
Morrisons Supermarket wanted to ‘get its hands dirty’ and increase its involvement in direct volunteering activity..
When does the campaign start?
The campaign starts on 1st March 2009 and will continue till the 31st July 2009.
Who can volunteer?
The great thing is that anyone can take apart. All you need is sometime, volunteers and a practical environmental project idea.
Who is entitled to a £50 grant?
Any person or group that registers a project with CSV is entitled to a £50 grant to cover their running costs etc.
How many volunteers are you hoping to involve?
Last year over 20,000 volunteers were involved. We hope to encourage even more people this year.
How many projects/volunteers registered in 2008?
Over in 900 registered projects in 2008. These ranged from clearing woodland and making over school playgrounds to building bird and bat boxes, collecting litter and recycling cans and newspapers.
How can I find out what is happening in my area?
We have a dedicated website which allows people to find out volunteering opportunities in their area. All projects are listed by county and town. The address is www.actionearth.org.uk
How can we support Action Earth?
Over the years we have had various celebrities endorse the camping. Charlie Dimmock has been endorsing Action earth for the last 5 years. We have also had endorsement from Diarmuid Gavin
Why should we care?
Many people like to talk about the environment as something separate but we are as much a part of the environment as any other creature on this planet. Plants are as vital to our breath as our lungs are, healthy rivers are as important to our survival, and we need to start looking at our world that way.
What will a better world look like?
A better world will still have things that we take for granted like clean air and fresh water. Ultimately it’s about putting thought into your life, making small changes and encouraging others to do so too. You have to make decisions and find alternative ways of doing things. We all have a part to play and confronted with ethical decisions, their can be no other alternative. You can really feel that you had an impact in creating a better world.
What can we do?
Everyone can play their parting helping to safe guard the environment not only for themselves but for future generation. If everyone did their bit then collectively like taking part in CSV Action Earth then we can make a huge impact to make the world a better place.
