3Rs Ambassador Volunteer Program
Origins City Council approved Target 70 3Rs Working Group (Designed program) Program began late 2009 First group of volunteers trained January 2010
3Rs Ambassador Program Residents helping residents Education and Outreach -Put up posters -Write an article for newsletter -Information Nights -Interactive Activities
City of Toronto’s Role Education Support and Monitoring Resources
Eligibility Multi-Residential Building (9 or more units) City of Toronto collection services Over the age of 16 (14 with parent consent) Screening (Interview and Reference Check) Attend a training course (6 hours)
Benefits Individual Meaningful volunteer opportunity at home Building Savings and Community City of Toronto Revenue and Landfill
Recruitment Volunteer Fairs Community Events Metro, Toronto Star, and SNAP Live Green Referrals Postings in Libraries and Community Centres
2014 Over 100 applications 40 trained 3Rs Ambassadors this Year 3Rs Ambassador Appreciation Event
Goals One Ambassador in every building Increase Multi-Residential Waste Diversion Prolong Life Expectancy of Landfill
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