Virgin Media O2 Marcomms Ops fundraiser for WINGS

Please join us in making a difference. Virgin Media O2 Marcomms Ops are walking round the world to raise money in aid of the Wings Programme https://www.thegreenroomschool.com/about-6 at The Green Room School in Windsor and every donation will help. Thank you in advance for your contribution to this great cause.

What is it that we're doing;
17 members of the Marcomms Operations team (including some of our partners, IMI, Merkle, and The Marketing Practice) have embarked on a walking challenge. We're walking west around the world (virtually) and have committed to collectively doing 63 million steps over the year. We started in March and as of 29th July we've already done 38% of the walk!

Our Progress can be tracked here

About the Charity

What is the Wings Project?
Some young people who have completed their education require assistance to be able to take on a job and work independently. The Green Room Foundation’s Wings Project, based at The Swan in Clewer, Windsor has been set up to facilitate this.

​The aim of the Wings Project is to help young people bridge the gap between leaving education and successfully joining the world of work with a bespoke programme of preparation and experience which aims to:

Provide practical experience of the skills required for the job of choice
Build confidence in the wide variety of employability and life skills needed to successfully get and retain a job, including:
- Ability to successfully use public transport
- Time Management skills
- Understanding and application of rules around Appearance and Conduct at work.
- Communication, Interview, and Presentation Skills
- Empathy and Conflict management
- Health and Safety at Work including Personal Safety and Protective Equipment
- Customer Service Skills


Who is it for?
For young people over 18 who have completed education but are not able to work independently yet. Those who want to;
- Gain skills valued by employers
- Experience the world of  work
- Build working stamina

What does the programme include?
- Supported attendance at work/volunteering opportunities
- Support sessions (eg life skills)
- Training (eg till training, food safety)
- Mentoring sessions with personal mentor/coach
- Employer Liaison: sessions between the young person, coach, and employer
- CV development
- Job Seeking Support during and after programme
- Pastoral Support during and after programme
- Online feedback of progress and attendance at Annual Reviews