Groundforce†carrying out garden makeovers and painting community venues. The team recently built some raised beds at Lyndhurst House in Leigh Park to enable residents with limited mobility to tend their own miniature gardens. They returned to weed and tidy the general garden areas and rockery. Carole Oliver, Manager at Lyndhurst House said “the V Team are great. The residents really appreciate the raised beds and the rockery is lovely, we’re looking forward to planting all the new plants we’ve boughtâ€.
The V Team are a team of supported volunteers aiming to improve their lives and those of others through volunteering. They meet regularly on Fridays in Havant, and work on projects that benefit community organisations, or local charities. Projects have included garden makeovers and painting at sheltered housing and community centres, befriending events at Age Concern day centres and conservation work. Ina Allum, Supported Volunteer Co-ordinator at Community First HEH said “it’s great to be able to make a difference in the community.
Volunteering is a great way to improve confidence, make friends and build your skills as well as benefit others in your communityâ€.
If you would like to find out more about the V Team, or are a not for profit organisation in Havant who would benefit from a team of volunteers to help with your project or event, please email: vteam@cfheh.org.uk or go to www.doit. org.uk where you can find information on volunteering in your local area. Alternatively call us on 0300 500 8085