Volunteer It Yourself
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We help young people learn trade skills while regenerating local community places and spaces.
United Kingdom
Joined July 2012
Empowering the next generation this #NationalApprenticeshipWeek ⚒️ Shantelle from our Gabalfa project shares how VIY gives young people real-world experience! Big thanks to @BarclaysFooty for supporting these opportunities! 👏
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RT @RedRosesRugby: A day these youngsters won’t forget ☺️ Great to see @elliekildunne visit Gillingham Anchorians RFC, where she teamed up…
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RT @EdgeNorthfield: A group of year 11 students are completing work experience in the construction industry with the ‘Volunteer It Yourself…
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🎓 For #NationalApprenticeshipWeek, we’re celebrating Leon, who completed a VIY project, passed his CSCS, and is now trialling for an apprenticeship with mentor Luke Godden! 📌 VIY connects young people to construction opportunities:
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🚨 Mentor of the Month 🚨 Shoutout to Alex, a key member of our East Midlands mentor team 🛠️💛 Swipe to see what his team loves about him! Thanks for everything, Alex! 🙌 Want to join our team? Reach out to Karen at karen@teamviy.com.
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🌟 Proud to reflect on our Door 84 project in York, featured on BBC News & York Press! We transformed the space with vibrant paint & stunning art, in collaboration with local artist Kiana: Huge thanks to our partners @CityofYork & @duluxuk 👏
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🌟 Kicking off Monday with great feedback from Eastwood Community Centre in Southend-on-Sea! With support from @SouthendCityC (#UKSPF), @SportEngland & @Dulux, we’ve transformed this venue into a community hub! 🚪✨ Contact Meera for youth opportunities: meera@teamviy.com
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We've finished a great project at Plumstead Working Men’s Club! Huge thanks to @ToolstationUK and our partners & learners from @Newhaven_School, Shooters Hill Sixth Form College, and @royal_greenwich for supporting. Excited to carry our @ToolstationUK partnership into 2025!
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🙌 Exciting news for women & girls in rugby! We’ve partnered with @ContiUK & @kwikfit to improve facilities and encourage more female participation. Find out more about our new partnership here:
Grafting 💪 Renovating 🔨 Volunteering ☺️ Great to see @elliekildunne get stuck into some DIY at Gillingham Anchorians RFC, where she teamed up with social enterprise @VIYproject to renovate the club's changing rooms with the support of @ContiUK 🛞
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We're collaborating with @Leicester_News on energy efficiency projects, funded by the UK Government’s Shared Prosperity Fund💡 ✅ 2 community spaces renovated ✅ 41 young people gained green skills ✅ 100% feel more confident about job prospects!
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🎉 Celebrating our work with @RedditchMatters, funded by the UK Government’s Shared Prosperity Fund! Through 3 projects, we’ve supported 59 young people, achieving 56 City & Guilds accreditations, with many now in jobs, training, or education:
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✨ We've wrapped up a great project at Springwood Family Centre in King's Lynn, funded by the @WestNorfolkBC! ✅ Fixed a leaking shelter ✅ Built timber play walls ✅ Added sandpit covers Huge thanks to UET Pathfinder Rosebery students for getting stuck in! 👏
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Over recent years, we've worked in collaboration with @sportbirmingham to do #SomethingConstructive for young people while making a lasting impact on community spaces. 👉 Check out the full details of our work and impact:
Case study 💡 Through Active Birmingham we have worked with @VIYproject to create opportunities for young people and transform community spaces across the region! 🏋️ 5 active spaces improved in priority wards 👷♂️ 61 young people referred by 10 local Youth Referral Partners
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Meet Luke, a passionate VIY mentor 👷♂️ As a business owner, Luke brought 2 apprentices to a recent project, inspiring the next generation 🙌 Want to make an impact? Join us and do #SomethingConstructive! Find out more
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Do you know young people (14-24) looking for hands-on experience and skills? 💪 ✅ Community projects ✅ Trade skills ✅ City & Guilds accreditations Like Lil, who found her confidence through VIY and is now taking her next career step 🙌 Learn more:
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We’re excited to announce we’re now a supporter of the Care Leavers Covenant! By joining this initiative, we’re committed to offering opportunities and support to care leavers, helping them gain hands-on experience and qualifications. Proud to be part of #SomethingConstructive ⚒️
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🎉 Shoutout to January’s VIY MOTM… Jamie! From plastering to joinery, Jamie’s expertise and mentorship have been transforming spaces and inspiring young people across the East Midlands. Interested in mentoring with us? Drop Karen a line at karen@teamviy.com to get involved! 👏
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Stay in the loop with all things VIY! ✨ Sign up for our monthly mailer and get the latest updates, inspiring stories, and behind-the-scenes news straight to your inbox. Together, we’re doing #SomethingConstructive. Sign up via:
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We’re kicking off 2025 with #SomethingConstructive 🎉 From renovating youth centres to upgrading sports facilities, we’re building impactful spaces while empowering young people with skills and confidence. Check out our project pipeline for what’s ahead:
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RT @InsightDIY: The @Screwfix Foundation and @VIYproject team up to support Nottingham food bank #diy #volunteerin…
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