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Volunteer with us and make a difference<\/h2>

All around the world, concerned citizens are rising up to defend our planet. It’s called People Power. And it works! Greenpeace\u2019s volunteers are people just like you, from a whole range of different backgrounds, who do extraordinary things to protect something we are all dependent upon: Our planet, our home.<\/strong><\/p><\/div>

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Become a Greenpeace volunteer and join us in the fight for a greener future<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n

All of us living on this planet are facing severe danger from two extremely serious and interconnected problems: the biodiversity crisis and the climate crisis. The biodiversity crisis with the continuing decline of fungi, plants and animal species can affect human health, food shortages, erosion of soil and deterioration of forests. The climate crisis is already affecting us through extreme weather, melting ice sheets and rising water levels. The problems we are facing are enormous BUT together we are strong and CAN make a difference. Together we can protect our future.  We are Greenpeace. You are Greenpeace. Join us today<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n

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Why volunteer with Greenpeace? <\/h2>\n\n

When we work together, we can change the world. We know this because volunteers have been changing the world with Greenpeace for over 50 years. Today, Greenpeace is the world\u2019s largest independent environmental organisation with volunteers, staff and activities in more than 55 countries. As a volunteer at Greenpeace, you become part of this global movement and community, meet new friends and experience new adventures together, and your engagement will have an impact.  <\/p>\n\n

Greenpeace offers a wide range of training and skill development opportunities for volunteers and activists. For those with adventure in their sights, we provide direct action, climbing, kayaking and boating training. For those wanting to spread awareness and engage others, social media, artivism, research, public speaking and lobby training are provided. <\/p>\n\n

Greenpeace volunteers make it possible for Greenpeace to expose problems, point to solutions and win campaigns. None of this would be possible without volunteers. <\/p>\n\n

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Who volunteers with Greenpeace?<\/h2>\n\n

Greenpeace’s volunteer community is filled with people from all over the world and from all walks of life. What they have in common is that they have chosen to take a stand and fight for our only home, our beautiful planet Earth. <\/p>\n\n

There is only one condition: you must be 18 years old to volunteer with Greenpeace. But apart from that anyone is welcomed to join Greenpeace.<\/p>\n\n

We\u2019re committed to help with any practical or financial barriers that might stop you from being able to join us. Wherever possible, we\u2019ll accommodate your access needs.  <\/p>\n\n

More and more people are rising up! Join us, by becoming a Greenpeace volunteer today<\/a>. <\/p>\n

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Ways of volunteering<\/h2>\n\n

Within Greenpeace\u2019s volunteer community, we have different teams who work with specific areas to make an even greater impact. Everyone is welcome to join these teams; no previous background knowledge or expertise is required. The team members build skills and expertise together through activities, skillshares and training.  <\/p>\n\n

Here, you can read more about the different volunteer teams: <\/p>\n\n

Artivism team <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n

Artivism is using art for activism. Greenpeace\u2019s volunteer artivism team uses art to expose polluters and draw attention to the big problems we are facing. The team reaches and engages people through beautiful art installations, interactive and exciting street stands or cool props for climate marches or protests. <\/p>\n\n

Greenspeakers team<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n

The Greenspeakers team create awareness and engage people to take action through public speaking. Through offline and online talks and presentations, as well as tours about specific campaigns, the team inspires audiences to get active for nature and our climate.<\/p>\n\n

Lobby team<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n

Greenpeace\u2019s volunteer lobby team pressures local and regional politicians and decision-makers through letter writing, emails, telephone calls and social media. They make sure that Greenpeace\u2019s campaigns and the solutions to the climate and biodiversity crisis are known to all relevant decision-makers.<\/p>\n\n

Research team<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n

Volunteers in the research team work to undercover and expose climate and nature criminals. Using research in all forms, volunteers assist Greenpeace staff to gather evidence and point to the very best solutions for our planet. <\/p>\n\n

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How do I become a volunteer?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Greenpeace volunteers are involved in many different types of activities: from research to organising demonstrations; from public speaking about Greenpeace campaigns to building beautiful \u2018artivism\u2019 installations or kayaking or climbing in a non-violent direct action. There are many opportunities to volunteer in a way and for the campaign you are most passionate about. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our earth can\u2019t wait. It\u2019s time we take action. We look forward to welcoming you!   <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Become a Greenpeace activist!  <\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Many of our volunteers are also activists. Activism is a personal decision, which many choose because they can\u2019t bear to sit by as our earth gets warmer, weather more extreme and millions of species disappear before our eyes. It can be a big decision to become an activist, but with courage, we take action together. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Greenpeace activists are divided into kayak, boating, climbing and general activist teams. The team members are volunteers who train, practice, skillshare and work together to maintain and develop their skills to fight nature destruction.  Read more about what Civil Disobedience is here<\/a> and sign up for our Introduction to Civil Disobedience course<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Greenpeace Community – learn about volunteering<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Greenpeace Community is the primary communication channel of Greenpeace’s Nordic volunteers. We will inform you about upcoming events, trainings and other opportunities for volunteer activities there. The platform allows you to talk with volunteers and staff at both a local and Nordic level. Click below and get to know the Greenpeace Community and upcoming events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Annual Nordic volunteer reports<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

See more about what Greenpeace volunteers have achieved over the years in our annual volunteer reports.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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