Charity worker 'takes the plunge' for leading volunteer initiative

A staff member from one of Scotland’s housing and care providers has taken a big leap for a charity by embarking on a 164 foot bungee jump.

Paul Richoux, social media coordinator at Blackwood, took part in the challenge at Titan Clydebank Crane in East Renfrewshire, to raise funds for volunteer organisation, ‘Project Scotland’.

Commenting on the Project’s effectiveness, Mr Richoux, said: “Thanks to Project Scotland volunteers have been coming to help Blackwood and its tech and innovative division for years now, and I can honestly they say that their contributions make a huge difference.

“It’s a fantastic charity and such a worthwhile cause - for me personally it’s great to be able give something back to Project Scotland after they helped me secure my first full time role with Blackwood.

“I’m proud to have raised £125 and I hope it will go towards helping someone in the same way Project Scotland helped me.”

Mr Richoux was thrilled to be able to give something back to Project Scotland, a charity which help young people aged 16 to 30 to get on in life through volunteering with various organisations.

The Project Scotland initiative has partnerships with many charities, offering young people the chance to make a positive contribution to communities, gain experience and build their curriculum vitae.

Blackwood has supported Project Scotland since 2011, creating a host of job placements with roles including journalist and content creator, public relations and events coordinator and social media editor.

Since February 2013, volunteers have accumulated a staggering 5,382 hours of volunteer service for Blackwood, which has more than 1500 homes throughout Scotland.

Blackwood is a home and care provider across Scotland and specialises in supporting older people and people who are living with disabilities or with sensory impairments.