EMPLOYEES of a utility company are being encouraged to give two days of their working time to volunteering between now and Christmas.
Wales & West Utilities is offering 1600 staff the chance to choose organisations and causes important to them to support, with the aim of helping communities recover from the Covid-19 pandemic.
The announcement marks Volunteers’ Week which takes place between 1 - 7 June every year.
Sarah Hopkins, Wales & West Utilities People and Engagement Director, said: ’We’re aware of the important role we have to play in communities across Wales and the south west of England during this crisis – not just delivering their energy. We’ve been prioritising those most in need, and our colleagues have been helping the national effort against Coronavirus in any way they can.
’By giving our colleagues this opportunity to volunteer, we are hoping they can make a positive impact to many organisations and charities as they fight back from the impact coronavirus has had.’
Wales & West Utilities supports its staff with their volunteer efforts through a sponsorship and match-funding programme. Last year colleagues donated more than 4,500 hours in time supporting local good causes, whilst £84,000 was donated to charities, through a mix of colleague fundraising and company match-funding and sponsorship.