Growth and expansion sees Fordingbridge community shop seeking new volunteers

The Green Gram, Fordingbridge’s award-winning community shop, is preparing to hold a volunteer recruitment event following its expansion and growth.

On 19th June 2024, from 6-7.30pm anyone interested in volunteering is invited to come and find out more, and see how its volunteers are the lifeblood of the community business.

Attendees will learn how the shop has developed and its journey to date, about the different roles on offer as well as how the shifts are organised.

There will be volunteers on hand to help show attendees around and answer any questions so they can decide if they would like to join the team.

Wendy Reid, Outreach Co-ordinator, says: “We’ve had a really busy start to the year and have some exciting plans on the horizon.

“This means we are looking for more volunteers to help with extra shifts and holiday cover.

“We’d love to see you on the 19^th. Come and find out more about The Green Gram and the ways you can help us run this amazing shop that benefits our community and our world.”

Since opening in May 2022, The Green Gram has been offering refills of foods, cleaning products and toiletries.

Its customers have prevented over 1,076kg of plastic waste, equivalent to nearly 48,000 containers. In April alone, 75kg of plastic waste has been prevented, equivalent to 3,390 containers.

The event takes place on Wednesday 19th June 2024, starting at 6pm and finishing at approximately 7.30pm. Tea and biscuits will be on offer.

To reserve your space at this exciting event please book via ticketsource at:  https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/the-green-gram-community-refill-shop

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