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- 1) Introduction
- 2) Admin
- 3) Membership
- 4) Message Format
- 5) Publicity
- 6) Resources for members
- 7) Resources for moderators
- 8) Rules
- 9) Trouble
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Contents
- 6. RESOURCES - FOR MEMBERS
- 6.1 Animal rehoming links - is there a national list?
- 6.2 Cafe groups - what do I need to know to set one up?
- 6.3 Recycling links - is there a list?
- 6.4 What is the link to all the UK Freecycle® groups?
- 6.5 Who can a member write to for advice about any aspect of Freecycle?
- 6.6 Can I read the Freecycle rules in my own language?
6. RESOURCES - FOR MEMBERS
6.1 Animal rehoming links - is there a national list?
Whether or not your group allows animal messages it is good to have somewhere to point members to if they are looking to rehome or acquire an animal.
These sites cover the whole country and are a good starting place to find your local animal rehoming and rescue centres:
http://www.animalrescuers.co.uk/index.html
http://www.animalsanctuaries.co.uk/sanctuaries.asp?B=M
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6.2 Cafe groups - what do I need to know to set one up?
The way to set up a Cafe group is to simply set up another Yahoo! group where members can talk and get to know each other better. They can discuss Freecycle work, Pets, googlemail, services they can offer or need, community events, and so on.
The main restriction is that you cannot allow any selling.
The biggest advantage in having one is, that it is a place you can refer people to when local group policy does not allow their message to go through on the Freecycle board. Such things as chit-chat, needing a place to rent, a job, directions, recommendations for tradespeople and services and many other little things that crop up.
Link to Freecycle Cafe guidelines:
http://www.freecycle.org/faq/manual/mod_cafe
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6.3 Recycling links - is there a list?
Yes - please see: http://www.uk.freecycle.org/recycle-links.php
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6.4 What is the link to all the UK Freecycle® groups?
It can be found under the heading 'Your nearest UK group' on the left of the main UK Freecycle home page:
http://uk.freecycle.org/
Direct link: http://www.freecycle.org/group/UK/
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6.5 Who can a member write to for advice about any aspect of Freecycle?
Members also have resources at their fingertips. Their group owner/moderator email address is a good place to start: YOURGROUPNAME-owner@yahoogroups.com
If a member is unable to resolve an issue with their local owner/mods, they should write to the Freecycle Head Office. This team will, in turn, drop a line to the appropriate person for resolution. The address that members should write to should be included on the main page of your Freecycle site: info@freecycle.org
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6.6 Can I read the Freecycle rules in my own language?
In case you are ever asked for it, the generic Farewell Letter, Group Description, Rules and Welcome letter are written in the following languages:
Arabic | Bulgarian | Chinese | Dutch | English | French | German | Hebrew | Hindi | Italian | Japanese | Malay | Portuguese | Spanish | Swedish | Turkish
Find them here: http://www.freecycle.org/translations/
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