Get Involved with CDCN
There are several ways to support CDCN, from becoming a regular volunteer to helping with a one-off task, sharing an idea or becoming a member.
Become a Member
Becoming a member is a simple way to support CDCN and stay informed about its work.
Members are added to CDCN’s mailing list and receive organisational updates and copies of approved meeting minutes.
Full membership is open to eligible residents of Nesting, Girlsta and Wadbister. People living outside the area, local organisations and others who support CDCN’s aims can apply for associate membership.
Full members also have voting rights at general meetings, as set out in CDCN’s Articles of Association. Associate members do not have voting rights.
There is no membership fee. Please complete the appropriate Full Membership or Associate Membership form and return it to admin@cdcn.co.uk, or by post to:
CDCN
Aald Skül
Vassa
South Nesting
Shetland
ZE2 9PP
Further information about CDCN’s membership and director structure is available in our Articles of Association.
Interested in Becoming a Director?
CDCN welcomes expressions of interest from people who may be able to contribute to the organisation as directors.
Directors share responsibility for CDCN’s governance, finances, activities and future direction. The role involves attending directors’ meetings, contributing to decisions and acting in the best interests of the organisation.
Directors must normally be CDCN members and appointments or elections are made through the process set out in the Articles of Association. We would generally encourage interested residents to become members and learn more about CDCN first.
If you would like an informal conversation about what the role involves, please email admin@cdcn.co.uk. Expressing an interest does not commit either you or CDCN to an appointment.
Volunteer with the Nesting Scrapstore
The Nesting Scrapstore is supported by a committed team of volunteers who help sort donations, prepare and display items, assist customers and keep the shop organised.
Scrapstore volunteering is a more regular role and provides an opportunity to meet people, learn new skills and contribute to an important local reuse service.
To ask about volunteering with the Scrapstore, please email admin@cdcn.co.uk.
Join a Community Working Day
From time to time, CDCN may organise larger community volunteering activities where many hands can make a significant difference.
These might include tree planting, painting buildings, clearing and improving paths, landscaping, moving materials or carrying out a general tidy-up of the Aald Skül site.
These are usually one-off activities, so there is no expectation of an ongoing commitment. Details of future working days will be shared through CDCN’s website and Facebook page.
If you would like to be told about upcoming opportunities, please email admin@cdcn.co.uk.
Lend a Hand
Not every contribution needs to be a formal volunteering role. If you notice something around the Aald Skül site that could be tidied, improved or looked after—and you are willing to help—please let us know.
This might include litter picking, weeding, painting, basic maintenance, moving materials or stones, or improving an outdoor area.
Sometimes the most useful contribution is simply identifying a manageable job and offering to do it. Please contact admin@cdcn.co.uk before carrying out work on CDCN property so that we can agree what is appropriate.
Share an Idea
If you have an idea for an activity, project or simple improvement that could benefit the local area, please email admin@cdcn.co.uk.
We cannot promise to develop or fund every suggestion, but we are always interested in hearing constructive ideas from the community.
