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