200 Iberdrola España volunteers in Castilla y León participate in activities to contribute to building a better world
- The Iberdrola Group, of which Iberdrola España is a part, is celebrating its 14th International Volunteer Week between 11 and 19 October with the slogan ‘I believe in a better world’
- During the week, volunteers threw themselves into multiple in-person and online activities related to Iberdrola España's commitment to the environment and to supporting vulnerable segments of the population
- The goal is to channel the community spirit of the company's professionals and help build a better world
In Castile and León, 200 volunteers from Iberdrola España threw themselves into this International Volunteer Week — which began on 11 October and ends tomorrow — with a range of in-person and online activities related to the company's commitment to the environment and supporting vulnerable segments of the population. The goal is to channel the community spirit among Iberdrola España's professionals and help build a better world.
As part of International Volunteer Week, the Iberdrola Group, of which Iberdrola España is a part, has recognised the work of its professionals who are most committed to the company's charity projects.
The International Volunteering Awards were presented in four categories that reflect the impact and diversity of the initiatives carried out: Health and Well-being, Commitment and Promotion, Education and Environment.
The Iberdrola Group has been committed to corporate volunteering as a way of transforming the world for nearly two decades. Since then, more than 14 million people have benefited from this programme, thanks to the commitment of nearly 23,000 volunteers. In total, more than 90,000 hours of volunteer work have been carried out in more than 9,500 initiatives with 2,600 associations.
‘Two hundred green hearts were beating this week in Castile and León, creating a better world. Our volunteers have demonstrated, once again, that commitment to the environment and to people is an essential part of Iberdrola España's DNA. From improving and reforesting areas affected by fires to supporting vulnerable segments of the population, every initiative contributes to building a more sustainable, fair and inclusive future’, said Ignacio Antolín, head of Institutional Relations at Iberdrola España in Castile and León.
Charity initiatives in Castile and León
In the municipality of El Hoyo de Pinares in Ávila, an environmental recovery day was held in one of the areas severely affected by the fire that started in the summer of 2022 in Cebreros, which destroyed more than 4,000 hectares of woodland. The initiative involved volunteers and fifty 5th and 6th graders at the Virgen de Navaserrada school who helped with reforestation using native and aromatic species, essential to stabilise soil and prevent erosion. Environmental awareness activities were also carried out, promoting intergenerational learning and citizen commitment to regenerating the natural environment. This action is part of the objective of bringing life back to the countryside and highlighting the environmental and tourism value of a key area for the development of the future Prehistoric Route project.
With the help of the La Olma Environmental Association, in Valladolid volunteers accompanied by young people from the Red Cross Youth carried out an environmental activity in a river ecosystem where they learned a little more about the Duero Canal, its plants and birds, and helped to care for its biodiversity by adapting the space, installing bird houses and insect nests, and planting pollinator-friendly flowers.
Another volunteering initiative was carried out in La Bañeza, where volunteers have contributed to the reconstruction and defence of the Jamuz, Valdería and Valduerna valleys following last summer's devastating fires, actively partnering with the Association for Burnt Lands of La Bañeza and the Region in restoring the natural environment. Straw mulch was laid to protect the Eria River. This technique aims to protect the river's waters from being contaminated by ash and sediment.
In the capital of Soria, volunteers took part in an inclusive fun day, accompanying people with intellectual disabilities to a bowling alley. The initiative, based on a friendly competition in mixed groups, included two games per participant and a break for refreshments and snacks. The experience encouraged inclusive sport and camaraderie, leaving a lasting impression on both participants and volunteers.
Tomorrow Zamora will host its 17th Life to Live walk against cancer, organised by the Spanish Cancer Association, where Iberdrola España, the main sponsor, will have its own space where various activities will take place, such as pictures on the podium, signing the canvas and handing out merchandise. Volunteers will play a key role in logistics and cheering on participants in one of the most exciting events on Zamora's sporting calendar.
Iberdrola España has also carried out other sporting and online activities, such as a paddle tennis tournament, the winner of which will receive a cheque to donate to a local community organisation for people with disabilities to help promote adapted sport, and the so-called charity race number project, a global challenge to help families in need.
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