Change-Makers: Team Energy Town

As part of our volunteering and social action opportunities this summer, Jadzia and her team - Team Energy Town - decided to Keep Doing Good by spreading gratitude, positivity and motivations throughout their local area. 

“The world is such a chaotic and sometimes dark place” Jadzia explained, “especially in lockdown when a lot of things changed. People lost out on plans and normality, and we wanted others - and ourselves - to reflect on what we were grateful for during that time and spread some hope to those who were down.”

So, the team came up with a few ways to help out their community and make people smile. 

First up was a gratitude project. “We wrote positive notes and stuck them around the town centre and created an Instagram to share these notes...and people messaged us if they found them! We loved hearing what people thought when they found the notes, and the impact they had. Even if it was just a few people, knowing we brightened someone’s day was a real highlight” said Jadzia. 

The team also set up a gratitude jar for themselves, filling it with what they were grateful for and took time to reflect on the good things that happened in lockdown and what they appreciated. 

Next up, Team Energy Town worked with a local food distribution warehouse where they helped sort food that would go out to schools, food banks and other organisations who were struggling to gain access to food during the lockdown. It was tough work, but well worth it, as Jadzia explains; “The day we spent in the warehouse was a new experience and very fun once you got into the rhythm. But as it was physically demanding we all went home tired...but satisfied in knowing that we helped!”

And as tired as they were, Team Energy Town continued on their mission as even went to volunteer at their local farm too! 

“We regenerated and helped maintain some of the areas to provide a relaxing space for those who go there to find peace and fun” Jadzia said. 

The project as a whole was a massive success, and definitely brought smiles, motivation and relaxation to Team Energy Town’s local community. Amazing!

WANT TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE WHERE YOU ARE?

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