Volunteer It Yourself

We help young people learn trade skills while regenerating local community places and spaces.

[Volunteer It Yourself @VIYproject]

We’ve decided to step away from X to focus on safe, positive spaces where we can best showcase our work supporting young people whilst transforming vital community spaces. You can still find us on Instagram/Facebook, and LinkedIn - we’d love to stay connected there 👋

[Volunteer It Yourself @VIYproject]

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! 👏

https://t.co/Qw3p311Xbu

[Red Roses @RedRosesRugby]

A day these youngsters won’t forget ☺️

Great to see @elliekildunne visit Gillingham Anchorians RFC, where she teamed up with social enterprise @VIYproject to help renovate the club’s changing rooms and inspire the next generation with the support of @ContiUK 🛞

Check out the full video here: https://t.co/LXbYL9VN7K

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A group of year 11 students are completing work experience in the construction industry with the ‘Volunteer It Yourself’ project @VIYproject
‘VIY challenges young people to learn trade and employability skills by helping to fix local community spaces #rootedincommunity

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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: https://t.co/V5SuBNLHvb

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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 [email protected].

[Volunteer It Yourself @VIYproject]

🌟 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: https://t.co/Suu0SwR6Ho

Huge thanks to our partners @CityofYork & @duluxuk 👏

[Volunteer It Yourself @VIYproject]

🌟 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: [email protected]

[Volunteer It Yourself @VIYproject]

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!

[Volunteer It Yourself @VIYproject]

🙌 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: https://t.co/k8deDrevkh

[Red Roses @RedRosesRugby]

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 🛞

[Volunteer It Yourself @VIYproject]

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!

https://t.co/8nQxTMOKO9

[Volunteer It Yourself @VIYproject]

🎉 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: https://t.co/kvrmwfocaT

[Volunteer It Yourself @VIYproject]

✨ 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! 👏

[Volunteer It Yourself @VIYproject]

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: https://t.co/rKy8mWyAoB

[Sport Birmingham @SportBirmingham]

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

[Volunteer It Yourself @VIYproject]

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 https://t.co/0OVxYdZUnj

[Volunteer It Yourself @VIYproject]

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: https://t.co/PeF9Zw0HCu

[Volunteer It Yourself @VIYproject]

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 ⚒️

[Volunteer It Yourself @VIYproject]

🎉 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 [email protected] to get involved! 👏

[Volunteer It Yourself @VIYproject]

Stay in the loop with all things VIY! ✨

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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: https://t.co/yRjAqqkchq