An Action Team is a small group of households, usually neighbours, who meet over a period of weeks or months. With a trained coach they find their own answers to some key questions such as:

• Where do I start?
• What actions are important, and which are my personal priorities?
• How do I set about implementing change?
• Will what I do really make a difference?

What does an Action Team do?

The teams work with the following topics:

• Reducing, Reusing and recycling waste
  
• Minimising your contribution to water pollution
• Efficient use of energy
What Green Products are available in your area for a reasonable price?
• Minimising the contribution to air pollution from your transportation
• Inspiring others

What is in it for me?

• Most people feel very good about being part of the solution instead of the problem
• You can save money on household bills
• Earn €500 if you decide to continue and lead a team (More if you train more teams!)
• Learn to landscape your own garden
• Free gifts with each session including compost bin, low energy light bulbs, eco friendly washing up liquid, cotton linen shopping bags and free entry into the Dublin Food Coop

How much time does it take?

There are six to seven meetings which last two hours each. It is up to the group to decide how many times a week or month it meets. After each meeting you will hopefully be inspired to make some changes at home

Anyone who has completed an Action Team will be invited to join specialists that can implement your ideas on a larger scale that will make your neighbourhood a cleaner, better place to live.

You can also work as a team leader. On completion of the programme, you can lead your own team. As a team leader you will be paid €500 for each team that you facilitate. You do not need a formal education to lead a team - you need to be able to co-operate well with people and inspire them to action. The team leaders will be supported and trained over two half-day sessions by GAP.

You can contact Orla Kelly 01-862 5846