Making A Difference Volunteer Briefing

Help others to enjoy their outdoor spaces this summer!

Do you want to help people in your community who can no longer maintain their outdoor spaces enjoy the lovely spring weather and spend time in their garden? Then you may be interested in becoming a volunteer gardener.

As a volunteer gardener, you will be able to help people in your community with the light maintenance and upkeep of their outdoor spaces. Some of the tasks may include:

• Cutting the grass
• Maintaining flower beds
• Trimming hedges
• General light maintenance

Volunteering as a gardener means that you get to spend time in the fresh air, enjoying light gardening activities all while helping someone in your community to be able to enjoy their outdoor spaces as the lovely weather continues to roll in.

The opportunities are very flexible to suit around any other commitments you may have, meaning you can accept gardening jobs that are local to you and suit your schedule.

We can provide you with equipment to carry out your gardening activities too!

If you are interested in becoming a volunteer gardener, please get in touch by giving us a call or by sending us an email.

We look forward to hearing from you soon.

Join us at the next Virtual Coffee Morning

Thank you to everyone who has attended our virtual coffee morning sessions so far! It has been a lovely opportunity to catch up and keep in touch.

We will continue to run regular sessions, adjusting the frequency from fortnightly to monthly.

The sessions are chaired by Emily from the Communities 1st Inclusive Services team, who some of you may be in touch with already through your volunteering activities. If you have any questions about participating in the sessions, you can reach out to Emily or give us a call, or send an email.

The next session is scheduled to take place on 25 April from 10am to 10:30am via Zoom.

To register and let us know you are coming, click the button below.

We can't wait to see you there!

Are you passionate about helping others and having a positive impact in your community? The Hertfordshire Community Supermarket, delivered by Community Help Hertfordshire (CHH), is a project that requires the support from dedicated and enthusiastic volunteers who are looking to give back to the community.

What is the community supermarket?

Community supermarkets support local communities by providing a range of food and essential goods at a lower cost that a traditional supermarket. The community supermarket is located at five places across Hertfordshire.

What will you be doing?

Some of the duties of the community supermarket will include:

• Greeting and assisting customers, including vulnerable individuals
• Helping to stock and organise products
• Assisting with check out and handling transactions
• Ensuring good hygiene standards are kept
• Engaging with the community and raising awareness

How can I get started?

If you are interested in learning more or becoming a volunteer, please email us here or give us a call. We look forward to hearing from you and getting you started on this exciting new opportunity.

What is Your Dashboard?

Your Dashboard is the hub of all things volunteering. Access your Dashboard to:

• Sign up for volunteering opportunities, shifts and events
• Feedback on volunteering you have done
• Submit expense claims

Action for Happiness Active April

Check out the Action for Happiness Website for tips to have an Active April.