Travis Perkins has announced its 100th tie-up with the Volunteer It Yourself (VIY) social enterprise to refurbish Charlton Park Rugby Club with material donations, colleague volunteer time and work-readiness training for VIY young learners.
Seventeen local young people volunteered for the project, referred by organisations including the Construction Youth Trust, Amber Foundation and the local Royal Greenwich Council, which saw the renovation of female facilities at the club, the creation of an outdoor seating area and the repainting of the bar.
The VIY programme combines DIY and volunteering and challenges young people to help repair and refurbish community facilities while learning vocational trade skills on the job, helping them become more employable in the construction sector.
Steve Baldwin, regional director for Travis Perkins, said: “We’re committed to investing in and developing the next generation workforce in the construction industry, and VIY provides a valuable link to young people looking at beginning a career within this sector.”
Ed Sellwood, COO and co-founder of VIY, commented: “We’re truly grateful for the support of our trade partners like Travis Perkins who enable us to fulfil our renovation projects, having real impact on communities and building skills with young people on the ground.”
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