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Oh, and dogs are very welcome at the litter picks. A few of our regulars only come because their dog insists.

Honestly, the best part is the newcomers. Most people turn up once out of curiosity and then stay for the tea and biscuits afterwards.

A few things I'd tell anyone starting a volunteering group:

• Pick one regular day and stick to it
• Keep the first event short
• Have one person whose only job is to say hello
• Send a thank-you message the same evening
• Share photos so people who missed it want to come next time

And a few things I learned the hard way:

• Always have a rainy-day plan
• Count the grabbers before and after
• Never rely on one group chat for sign-ups
• Ask people what they want to do, not just what needs doing
• Rest is part of the rota too

Just remembered: the sign-up for the organisers' virtual meetup is pinned in Neighbourhood Organisers. Anyone is welcome, even if you're only thinking about starting something.