September saw an intrepid group of graduates from PSA Peugeot Citroen take on a unique volunteering challenge for BEN.

The eight graduates were asked to design and build a shelter for Town Thorns residents, to allow the residents to enjoy the view of the duck pond on sunny days. They had to plan the shelter and source materials themselves with minimal assistance.

The graduates managed to negotiate some incredible deals, getting much of the supplies and equipment they needed for free. They also successful built the shelter in just two days!

The volunteers

Jim Burgoyne, 23. Studied Business Studies as DeMontford University and works in logistics at Peugeot. Hugely enjoyed working outdoors during the project.

Jennifer Spragg, 22. Studied English Literature at Loughborough and is a Commercial Graduate with Citroën. Jennifer has volunteered with BEN before and really enjoyed this project, especially getting the supplies and mixing cement!

Lucy Watkins, 21. Studied Politics and Business Management at Keel University and is a Commercial Graduate with PSA. She has really enjoyed being outside and watching the structure come together.

Carrie Ferns, 24. Studied Classics and Russian at Oxford and is a HR Graduate at Peugeot. She has relished a change of scenery and the satisfaction of a job well done.

Katie Crawford, 21. Studied Marketing and Management at Newcastle University and works as an IT Graduate at Peugeot. Katie has enjoyed the work and the good nights sleep afterwards!

Jennifer Edwards, 22. Studied European Languages and Management and is a member of PSA's Commercial Graduate Scheme. Has enjoyed taking part in the project as it is for a great cause.

Laura Stanford, 22. Studied Business and Finance at Coventry University and works as PSA's Finance Graduate. Has learnt a lot of new skills and got a lot out of the practical work.

Tim Marshall, 24. Studied Geography and International Relations at Durham University. Has discovered a wide range of skills he never knew he had and loved seeing the team come together for something so worthwhile.

You can see how the shelter came together by clicking on the slideshow below.