GROUNDWORK CASE STUDY
Trafford Park
Corporate volunteering
“It’s been a well organised day. Everyone’s had tasks waiting for them, there’s been no standing around.”
Groundwork facilitates corporate volunteering days at Trafford Ecology Park, a wildlife haven in the heart of Trafford Park.
“I would definitely advise getting involved. It’s been fun.”
PROJECT ACHIEVEMENTS
15 corporate volunteering events at the Eco Park Over 180 corporate volunteer days 635 bulbs planted 2.7 tonnes of invasive weed removed
New habitats created
“It feels good to be able to do something that doesn’t feel like pushing paper sometimes.” Trafford Park Corporate volunteers
COMMUNITY
Maintenance tasks completed - e.g repairs to bird hide, cleared pond of weed and shrubs, re-opened pathways, repairs to boardwalk
Delivered joint volunteering days between BBC and Princes Trust team - 7 young people actively involved
Groundwork MSSTT Timber Wharf 42 - 50 Worsley Street Castlefield Manchester M15 4LD T: 0161 220 1000 www.groundwork.org.uk /msstt
GROUNDWORK CASE STUDY PROJECT DESCRIPTION Trafford Ecology Park is owned and managed by Groundwork MSSTT. It is a site of special biological importance, providing a wildlife oasis within one of Europe’s oldest and largest industrial parks. It is primarily a venue for the delivery of educational provision to disadvantaged young people. Groundwork receives no dedicated funding for the maintenance and upkeep of the park. The efforts of our corporate volunteers are of increasing importance in ensuring the park’s unique habitats are protected and enhanced. Volunteers have found the experience invaluable in helping them to get know others in their organisation and improving team working and relationships away from the stresses of the office. They have learnt new skills and have welcomed the chance to support a local charity and improve a community facility.
“It’s a great experience being able to work with people you don’t get to work with on a normal day to day environment.” “Beats spread sheets and cost reports.” “It’s good to get back to my roots again and do a bit more for my community. ” Trafford Park Corporate Volunteers
OUR ROLE Working with you and your staff to make sure the day meets your objectives Organising your day from start to finish Enthusing and motivating the volunteers Undertaking full risk assessment and managing health and safety Evaluating the day with participants Supporting you on publicity and PR For more information contact: Deborah Murray Sustainable Communities Manager 0161 220 1000 deborah.murray@groundwork.org.uk
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