A clean up in Calton
Community gets involved with litter pick at popular green space in Calton as part of volunteering initiative.
Thenue Housing’s trail-blazing volunteer project has stepped up a gear with a successful litter pick at a popular green space in Calton.
The event is the latest in a series of volunteering opportunities being rolled out by the housing association.
Late last year, Thenue launched its volunteer project in Calton where it has many homes and tenants.
The pilot project aims to provide community-led solutions to help families build community relationships and help towards employment.
The project is part of what’s known as “Calton Demonstration of Change” a multi-agency programme being led by Clyde Gateway – Scotland’s largest urban regeneration programme - as part of Glasgow City Council’s “Child Poverty Programme.”
With a strong focus on early intervention, employment support, and community wellbeing this approach aims to improve long-term outcomes for families and is testing new ways to help families move out of poverty.
The volunteers are being supported by a recently-appointed Thenue Volunteer Co-ordinator Christopher Somerville.
Christopher said: “The Elcho Gardens litter pick is just one way we can spark interest in volunteering which empowers members of the community and brings positive results. Thank you to everyone who came along and did their bit.”
Thenue also thanked staff from Glasgow-based business Gardiner & Theobald who heard about the litter pick and came along to help as part of their commitment to helping communities.
Now an event on volunteering to further drive home the message of its benefits will take place on Tuesday 17th March at the Calton Heritage and Learning Centre on London Rd adjacent to Thenue’s offices.
Open to everyone, the fair will host local organisations who provide volunteering opportunities, or support, to local people. Visitors will be able to browse different opportunities to find out how they can support their community and what skills and experience they can get from volunteering. Other Demonstration of Change partners will be there, to offer advice and support.