Volunteer It Yourself (VIY) combines volunteering and DIY by challenging young people aged 14-24, those not in education, employment or training (NEET) or at risk of becoming so, to learn trade 
skills by helping to fix local community buildings in need.
How it works
- Volunteer It Yourself work in partnership with venues in need, youth organisations, grant givers and trade partners
- Local tradespeople mentor and teach valuable construction skills to young people, with the chance to gain Entry Level 3 City & Guilds accreditations
- Community places and spaces renovated and sustained for success
Help to renovate local cricket clubs to improve young people's lives in Greater Manchester.
Volunteer It Yourself are very excited to be a provider on a ground-breaking new strategic partnership between the GMCA and Lancashire Cricket 'Inspiring Generations'; renovating grassroots cricket facilities to help cricket improve young people’s lives and create stronger, healthier communities in the region.
Volunteer It Yourself 're kickstarting this summer with the following projects:
- Stalybridge Cricket Club – Starting 27 June – 3 week duration
- Springhead Cricket Club – Starting 11 July – 3 week duration
- Blackley Cricket Club – Starting 18 July – 3 week duration
Volunteer It Yourself are looking to offer these free work experience opportunities to local youth groups, charities, youth organisations, schools and colleges, working with young people who are NEET or at risk of becoming NEET, aged 14-24.
By taking part in VIY, you or young people you support will:
- Learn new trade skills for free
- Gain practical, hands-on experience
- Be mentored by professional tradespeople
- Meet new people and build confidence
- Complete short-term, flexible placements
- Gain City and Guilds Entry Level 3 accreditations, globally recognised qualifications that could help with employment opportunities in the future
- Do something positive for their community
To get involved email: [email protected]