Flintshire County Council’s Modern Trainees have been out and about in the local community, undertaking three Team Challenges, under the Council’s ‘volunteering for development’ scheme.
The initiative supports employees to become involved in the community through the Flintshire Volunteer Centre. Employees get a chance to help local people whilst developing their own skills.
The level two and three business admin and IT students were divided into three groups. Group one went to the North Wales Animal Rescue Centre in Holywell, volunteering for the day caring for the animals. The second group have been working to produce a resource to promote the safe use of fireworks. The third group visited Llys Eleanor in Shotton, having made cakes for a residents’ party. Llys Eleanor is an Extra Care Scheme for older people managed by Clwyd Alyn Housing Association in partnership with the County Council. Whilst there, the volunteers took part in card making, bingo and provided hand massages for residents.
Helen Stappleton, Head of Human Resources and Organisational Development at Flintshire County Council said:
“This event has been a great success. It was the first time our trainees have got involved and they had a great time. In partnership with Deeside College, they have been studying team working and these events were designed to bring all of their learning together into a practical experience that really helps the local community.”
Deeside College’s Head of Programmes for Management and Customer Service, Lesley Rasmussen added:
“We are delighted to have supported Flintshire County Council on this initiative. We work with them in a true partnership and develop our programmes to support important Council initiatives. Deeside College is totally committed to supporting the community in which we live with both our full time and work based learners.”
