Start a Group

Look for an existing Freecycle™ group

Is there already a group for your city or county? If there is, it, of course, has priority. Click the link below and find your country and region to make sure your area isn't already covered by an existing group.

Look for Groups in your local area

Are you still interested in setting up a group even though there is a similar group in your area? In cases such as these, the New Group Approver (the NGA - this is the person who will review your initial application) will need to work with our Group Outreach and Assistance team (hereafter referred to as GOA) to determine another course of action for the area you propose. NGAs can't approve a potentially overlapping group or a duplication of an existing group's area without first consulting with GOA. No exceptions. Also note: there absolutely cannot be more than one group per owner and the owner must, of course, actually live in the area that the proposed group covers. Sorry folks, again, no exceptions.

You need a Moderator. Is it you?

Do you think Freecycle is a really cool community resource? Do you wonder why nobody thought of doing this before? Maybe you could be the moderator of a new Freecycle group!

If you are interested, please read through these qualifications, and if you think you meet most or all of the requirements please fill out the information at the bottom of this page:

MODERATORS SHOULD HAVE THESE QUALIFICATIONS

Must live in the area served by the potential Freecycle group.
Basic knowledge of the Freecycle rules. They can be looked up and learned fairly quickly.
Time! Must have some time throughout the day to devote to moderating a group, just to check and see if things are going okay. It is a volunteer position - there is no pay or tangible benefits, just the joy of knowing you're giving back to your community.
Computer, internet access and computer skills.
Internet experience. Knowledge of Yahoo!Groups is a huge plus, but not required.
Writing skills. Correct spelling, proper punctuation, complete sentences, and proper grammar are a must. Must not type in "chat mode" or "IM mode". This means no all lower case or upper case typing!
The ability to follow instructions. There are guidelines in place for all Freecycle group moderators to maintain in order to be listed on the main Freecycle webpage. (http://freecycle.org)
A positive attitude and the ability to keep your cool when dealing with irate or irresponsible members.
An interest in environmental causes. You know that Freecycle isn't about FREE stuff but about keeping stuff out of the landfills and building community!

Is this you? Then tell us about yourself!

Enter Info about your potential group here:

Your Full Name:

(First and Last)

Your Email Address:

(Personal address only)

Town/City of potential group:

(Use proper capitalization)

Region, State or Province:

Please enter the name of the larger region in which you live. For example, in the USA, Canada, Australia and some other countries this would be your STATE, PROVINCE or TERRITORY. In the UK, your COUNTY. Do not abbreviate!
If there are no regions where you live, simply enter your nearest population center.

Country:

Please list any comments as to why you feel this group is necessary. The NGA will review your comments and use them in their determination of whether or not a group is warranted in your area.

Note: Your name and email address will not be shown on the website. Failure to follow the directions as stated may result in your application being misrouted and not being reviewed. Please review application and the directions to ensure accuracy before submitting.