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Master Composter Program
Beneficial for your community!
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What is RCM’s Master Composter Training Program?
Free train-the-trainer course on composting
Requirement to complete 30 hours of volunteer time in the community over a two year period
18-hour course (for outside Winnipeg)
Similar courses worldwide
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RCM’s Master Composter Courses Manitoba: Since 2004, RCM has
offered 7 Master Composter courses 4 in Winnipeg 3 outside Winnipeg (2007) – pilot
project over 70 Master Composters trained over 2000 volunteer hours!
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Benefits for the Municipalities Crew of committed volunteers working
for you by educating others on composting! 15 participants x 30 hours = 450 hours!
Increase composting in your community Organic waste diversion Methane and biogas reduction Money savings
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Who can become a Master Composter? Anyone who wants to
learn about composting promote composting
Beginners are welcome
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RCM’s Master Composter delivery services: Organize course logistics Advertise Select participants Prepare course materials Deliver the course Support volunteer network
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Course activities Learn advanced composting and
outreach skills In-class presentations, group
discussions, practical activities, games, videos
Tour of a local waste initiative Exam
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Course curriculumCompost Education includes: Benefits of composting Troubleshooting Bin types and methods Simplified science: biology of the compost
pile, compost and plant health Vermicomposting Grasscycling And much more…
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Course curriculumOutreach education How to set-up a demo-site, school
programs, bin sale etc… Presentations skills
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Steinbach Master Composter Class
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Steinbach’s composting site tour
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Certified Master Composters
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Participants receive: Free training Food Certificate Resource kit valued at $65
Training manual Composting tools: aerator, kitchen
collection pail, book
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Participants also receive:
Compost thermometer after completing 30-hour commitment
Master Composter Newsletter Invitations to fun and educational
activities and events
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Continuing education for trained Master Composters
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As part of their volunteering, RCM Master Composters have…
Helped their neighbors start composting
Promoted composting on the radio Applied compost in municipal
flowerbeds
AND….
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Delivered composting presentations
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Staffed composting displays
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Harvested vermicompost
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Helped out during compost bin sales
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Set up indoor composting systems at schools, workplaces etc.
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Implemented windrow composting program for municipal park waste
Built compost bins in community gardens
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Set up and maintained compost demonstration sites
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How to pay for this course?
Operational budget Apply for a grant
WRAPP/SDIF Sponsorship Share costs with other
municipalities
Plan in advance!
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Costs of offering a MC course Will vary depending on
Location of community – distance Number of participants
2-hour distance from Winnipeg If in-kind venue and advertising: 15 participants approx. $6,700 10 participants approx. $6,200 Negotiable
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Other RCM Composting Services Toll-free composting help line and
website Free workshops
pay for mileage (maybe accommodations)
donations accepted! How-to compost information
factsheets and booklets Templates for demo site signs Educational support for compost bin
sales
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Contact informationSylvie Hébert, Compost Project
CoordinatorToll Free 1-866-394-8880 ext 1.
303 Portage Ave, 3rd Floor, Winnipeg MB
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Questions?