Group Initiators

             Group Initiators make EcoTogether happen, involving more of the 80% of people who are worried about the climate but who may otherwise not be involved in organised eco-activity.  

 

How to become Group Initiator?  Find 5-10 people to join your group, register with EcoTogether (in the contact form below) and organise the first meeting! If you'd like some support, get in touch via email to speak to one of our experienced Group Initiators. 

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What do Group Initiators do? Bring the group together, run the first session and feed back on the group's progress. 

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Watch the Group Initiator (First Host) orientation video here. 

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 Who can be a Group Initiator?  Anyone! Group Initiators don't need any particular skills or knowledge, or even to be particularly "eco". The Group Initiator is deliberately intended to not be the “chair” or “leader” of the group, and could be more described as “convening” – bringing together the group.

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Who can be in your group? Anyone, for example: 

• Neighbours: EcoTogether is a great way to get to know your neighbours, tackling social isolation and strengthening  local support networks. Simply put  flyers through letterboxes or promote through local social media. The Group Initiator Notes below provides template promotional materials and guidance and you can also download an editable flyer or presentation to use in your area.

• Friends, colleagues or anyone else: EcoTogether is enjoyable and meaningful way to spend time with people you already know. Organisations who have a climate commitment can also run it with their members or staff - it is a great way to strengthen existing groups. 

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​Is there support?   Yes! Our volunteer team is happy to help however we can, contact us using the details below and review our materials and guide.

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Materials needed for yourself and group members:

1. Information Pack with pre-reading for each of the five sessions, themed on energy, transport, food and resources

2. Activity Sheets to guide each session: complete these before each session

3. Resource List with local resources (based on the list created by people in Bath)  plus links to national initiatives

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Group members and Group Initiators are encouraged to participate twice - once with neighbours and once with friends. This creates neighbourhood-based groups across a large geographic area, expanding environmental action into new communities and getting different people involved.

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You can download Group Initiator Guide here

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Download an editable poster/ letterbox flyer for your group

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