Celebrate the district’s unsung heroes next month

In celebration of Volunteers Week, Three Rivers District Council, in partnership with Watford & Three Rivers Trust and Croxley Business Park, is hosting a community volunteer networking event at the Barn in Croxley Business Park, WD18 8AS on Tuesday 3 June, from 1pm to 3pm.

The event is to celebrate local volunteers and is an opportunity to bring together local organisations and their volunteers to network and explore possible partnerships for future collaboration.

Local community groups will showcase their services with Three Rivers Museum providing a talk on the history of the district. Live music from Good Vibrations CIC, a local community group that provide musical experience, instrument repair and offer a welcoming space for those in need, to come and relax, play some music and have some food.

Go Vol Herts will also be on hand for local voluntary groups to find out more about their free digital volunteering platform and how they can promote volunteering opportunities to the local community.

Councillor Stephen Giles-Medhurst, Leader of Three Rivers District Council, said “Voluntary groups are vital to our district and volunteers are the backbone of our community. Due to their dedication, selflessness and energy ensuring vital services and spaces remain available to the community. The Volunteers Networking Event is our way of saying thank you and supporting the vital contributions volunteers and community organisations make to our district.

Bob Jones, CEO of W3RT, said:"Volunteers support those in need, care for the places we cherish, bring people together, and deliver the activities and services we all depend on. They are the heart and soul of any thriving community. I hope people will join us to celebrate volunteering and discover the many local opportunities to get involved."

Sarah Molloy, Croxley Park Estate Manager, said: "We’re proud to support this celebration of the incredible volunteers who make such a difference across our community. By providing the event space and refreshments, we hope to create a welcoming environment where local groups can connect, share ideas and feel truly valued for all they do. Croxley Park is committed to supporting the people and organisations that help our district thrive."

Community groups and volunteers who want to attend are encouraged to get in touch with Watford & Three Rivers Trust by emailing cvs@w3rt.org.uk. Members of the community looking for volunteering opportunities within the district are encouraged to visit www.govolherts.org.uk/.