Groundwork Wales

This week is #SmallCharityWeek, which raises awareness of the big work the UK’s small charity sector does for individual people, communities and causes 👏
Our volunteers make a big impact at Groundwork Wales, so we wanted to see what a hypothetical week without our volunteers would look like. Spoiler alert: it doesn't look good! http://bit.ly/2Jpw27Y 👈

As part of #AdultLearnersWeek, our volunteers and trainees on our #Routes2Life project have been developing their horticultural skills and knowledge 🌺🌷🌹🌸💚 Learning and Work Institute

There are plenty of reasons our trainees love our traineeships at Groundwork Wales 👏
Are you a school leaver looking for a new challenge? Our Environmental Traineeships allows young people to gain paid work experience alongside one of our projects 🤝
For more information, contact Sarah on 01495 222605, or email sarah.bradford@groundwork.org.uk 💬

Our lovely volunteers and staff have been at Caerphilly County Borough Council Ty Penallta offices over the past couple of days, chatting to visitors and staff about our #Wood2Work project. The display will be there for a few more days, pop along to see the beautiful woodwork they have produced!

This week is #SmallCharityWeek, which raises awareness of the big work the UK’s small charity sector does for individual people, communities and causes 👏
As a small charity, we value our volunteers who help us to make a difference in the local community. Learn more about our volunteers in our latest video 👏
If you're interested in volunteering with us at Groundwork Wales, contact our volunteering co-ordinator, Alison, on 01495 222605, or email alison.edwards@groundwork.org.uk 💬

Still time to apply for this exciting opportunity! Can you help to drive our social, environmental and financial impacts during an exciting period of challenge and within a constantly developing operating and funding environment? @lovethevalleys

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Recent photos of the NET team running walking football ⚽️ at The Furniture Revival, Rhymney.
If your company or organisation would like to engage in walking football or other activities to improve work-place well-being, please contact the NET team at NET@groundwork.org.uk 💻or 01495 222605 📞

This week is #SmallCharityWeek, which raises awareness of the big work the UK’s small charity sector does for individual people, communities and causes 👏
Most charities may be small, but their voluntary action makes a massive impact across the country 👍
If you're interested in volunteering with us at Groundwork Wales, contact our volunteering co-ordinator, Alison, on 01495 222605, or email alison.edwards@groundwork.org.uk 💬

This week is #SmallCharityWeek, which raises awareness of the big work the UK’s small charity sector does for individual people, communities and causes 👏
Volunteering with a small charity can make a big difference; to your local community and your own wellbeing. We found some of the ways volunteering can benefit your mental health: http://bit.ly/308PwT5👈🏻

There are many small, simple steps you can take to make your workplace a greener, healthier place. Read this article for top tips: http://bit.ly/2wD7q2T 👏
If your business is looking to improve its environmental standards, our Green Dragon Environmental Standard will work for you. Read more about our scheme, visit the website: http://bit.ly/2ETtCdO 👈

Have you ticked off any of these garden tasks yet this month? 🤔
What are you planning to do in the garden in June? Let us know 👇

Did you know just two hours in nature could join five a day of fruit and veg and 150 minutes of exercise a week as official health advice? 👏

#throwbackthursday to last month, when the Routes2Life team of volunteers and trainees started their summer preparations 🌷🌼
Who's excited that it's finally summer? 🙋‍♀️

Are you a school leaver with an interest in outdoor or environmental work? 🤔
Our Traineeships programme for 16-18 year-olds could be right for you! Hear from one of our current trainees, Kian, about his experience working with Groundwork Wales 👇
For more information on our traineeships, contact us on 01495 222605, or email sarah.bradford@groundwork.org.uk 💬

We are very proud of Robbie and all of our trainees for always working hard to develop new skills and qualifications on our traineeship programme; showcased in this news article by ITV Wales 👏🏻 ACT Training Working Wales Careers Wales

#triviatuesday did you know only 2 in 5 employees are working at their peak performance due to stress and work pressures? 🤔
If you're a business owner, you can reduce staff sickness days and staff performance with wellbeing activities delivered by our Nuture, Equip, Thrive programme 👟
For more information, contact us on 01495 222605, or email NET@groundwork.org.uk 💬

Are you aged 16-18, or just finishing year 11 and looking for practical work experience? 🤔
Come and see our Traineeship Coordinator Sarah at this upcoming event to find out about our Traineeship offering. 👇
For more information on our Traineeships, contact us on 01495 222605, or email sarah.bradford@groundwork.org.uk 💬