VIY Construction Project - Waveney FC (Lowestoft)
Volunteer It Yourself
Profusion, Telephone House 69-77, Paul Street, London, Greater London, EC2A 4NG
Available start dates
Available start dates
Course Summary
Volunteer it Yourself is a not for profit organisation which provides trade and construction work experience opportunities to young people, alongside mentoring and support to progress into trade and construction opportunities. We are undertaking community renovation/ social action projects offering young people trade and construction on- site experience and:
Bite-sized volunteering opportunities to learn construction trade skills and boost their employability
Mentoring on site by professional tradespeople
Opportunity to gain an Entry Level 3 City & Guilds qualification in Carpentry, Painting and Decorating, and general maintenance (guttering and lighting upgrades) . Other qualifications may also be available, depending on the projects and mentors.
Participation in employability workshops
Support and guidance to young people interested in exploring further opportunities in the trade and construction sector
Support in gaining CSCS cards is also available
Course Details
Details of the project are below:
Project: Waveney FC Project
Where: Saturn Close, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 4TD
Dates: 28th April – 14th May
How will it be delivered and assessed?
It’s super simple – first come, first served, with a limited amount of places on each project!:
Young people register with your local VIY Youth Engagement Co-ordinator, jojo@teamviy.com or 07771 628667or Mick at: mick@teamviy.com
You can also talk to your adviser who will help you complete a referral and application.
Bring a friend – our Vouch-for-a-Friend scheme means young people can receive a £10 Amazon voucher for referring someone to VIY
Each learner receives a Welcome Pack and call from us before they join to make sure they’re prepped and ready to join.
Entry requirements
No entry requirements, you just need to be aged 14–24 (with preference for local residents)
Our skilled trade mentors are passionate about passing on their knowledge, ensuring learners gain valuable hands-on experience in a supportive environment. If you’d like to learn more about us and what we do, we’d be happy to arrange a call or Teams meeting to discuss further.
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