LWR Volunteer and Staff area
Policies, Procedures and Training
For all Staff and Volunteers
Volunteer Application forms
To the right are all of the applications forms needed to joining Leeds Wood Recycling. Let us know if you need any of the documents in large print. Once you have completed the forms, you can email them directly to: leedswoodrecycling.community@gmail.com and our community engagement coordinator will be in touch to discuss when you can start with us!
Supported Work Experience Programme (SWEP)
If you would like to join our Supported Work Experience Programme, complete the forms to the right. When you have completed the forms, you can email them directly to leedswoodrecycling.community@gmail.com and our community engagement coordinator will be in touch to discuss when you can start with us!
Training Modules
Training Module 1. The Basics of Safe Working
Training Module 2. Safe Working on Building Sites
Training Module 3. Working with Hand Tools
Training Module 4. Working with Power Tools Part 1
Training Module 5. Working with Power Tools Part 2
Training Module 6. Wood From Forest to Mill
Training Module 7. Wood From Mill to Market
Training Module 8.Recycling Wood Waste
Training Module 9. The Office
Training Module 10. Retail
Training Module 11. Energy and Climate Change
Training Module 12.Waste and Recycling
Training Module 13. Looking for jobs
Training Module 14. CVs and application forms
Training Module 15. Interviews
These are the training modules created by the National Community Wood Recycling. National Community Wood Recycling (NCWRP) is a nationwide network of 30 social enterprises and have been recycling wood since 1998.
Modules 1 & 3 are compulsory for all staff and volunteers that work with LWR
If you want to join the collections team, you’ll need to complete module 2.
You are very welcome to do any of the modules provided, we offer the training in all the areas relevant to working in any community wood recycling. They are informative and great to do for personal development as well as useful to reference on CV’s. Once all the modules are complete, we can mark them for you , and send away for you to get a accredited qualification though NCWRP!
Modules 1-12: Focus on “Wood Recycling in Action” – An introduction to every aspect of community wood recycling, from retail to the environment.
Modules 13-15: Are designed to be helpful if you are applying for jobs
