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25th October
to 27th November
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Volunteer as part of the FungAll Mushroom Farming Community

25th October to 27th November
Contribute to the amazing FungAll Community Interest Company that pioneers urban food systems and mushroom farming!

FungAll needs your help! To help grow their organisation FungAll are looking for you to volunteer with them to gain insight and experience in how urban farming can benefit communities and what it takes to run and grow a Community Interest Company (CIC).

FungAll are looking to volunteers to support the running of the company by investing 2-3 hours a week for 6 weeks. See below for details of the volunteer positions on offer.

About FungALL

FungALL is a community interest company working with marginalised communities, empowering them to build new pioneering urban food systems. Our mission! – build an interconnected network of urban mushroom farms, helping communities reclaim ownership of their food production, waste management and community space. 

Our scalable blueprints are a unique mixture of fungi, education, and technology that improves social cohesion while upskilling individuals and helping them tackle food poverty in their community. Find out more about FungAll by clicking here.

Treasurer / Accountant:

Responsibilities –

Manage accounts and track expenses

Develop and implement payment systems (including PAYE)

Monitor cash flow

Community Manager:

Responsibilities-

Coordinate the ‘FungALL Community

Organize and assist with events and workshops

Maintain consistent communication through existing and new networks

Social Media Manager

Responsibilities-

Create content and manage social media platforms (LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok)

Implement marketing strategies

Junior Mushroom Cultivator

Responsibilities-

Assist with farm maintenance and lab work

Support all aspects of mushroom cultivation (inoculation, fruiting, harvesting, pasteurisation)

When completing your expression of interest for this event please communicate how you wish to support FungAll by outlining which position you wish to apply for and why you are suited for this role. Places may be limited!

Please note that applications may close early if the maximum number of applicants is reached and acceptance from the Rise site does not confirm a place as there will be a second step of selection.

Associated Badges:

In A Nutshell...

  • Contribute... to a community interest company to have a positive impact
  • Develop...your skills and knowledge of food sustainability
  • Gain... knowledge of how a Community Interest Company functions and grows
  • Learn ... about the importance of mycelium and mushroom farming
  • Earn up to 150 Rise points ... which can be recognised within your degree.

Schedule

  • call_split 25/10/24 to 27/11/24
    Volunteer Position
    Volunteer with FungAll for 2-3 hours a week for six weeks.