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Volunteer It Yourself

VIY Construction Project - Waveney FC (Lowestoft)

Volunteer It Yourself

Profusion, Telephone House 69-77, Paul Street, London, Greater London, EC2A 4NG

Entry Level Qualification (ELQ)
Entry Level

Available start dates

Available start dates

Tuesday, 28 April 2026
Volunteer It Yourself
2 Week(s)
Part time
Daytime/working hours

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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