By volunteering with Nine Yards you’ll help local people and communities thrive, while learning new skills, meeting new people and making a lasting difference. You’ll be part of something powerful and join a movement for a healthier, fairer and more sustainable Tees Valley.
Why volunteer with us?
Volunteering with us is a chance to put your values into action. Whether you’re passionate about the environment, wellbeing or community empowerment, your time and energy can spark real change.
You’ll be joining a team that lives our THRIVE values — we’re Tenacious in tackling challenges, Holistic in connecting health, wellbeing and the environment, Responsive to community needs, Inclusive in welcoming everyone, Visionary in planning for the future, and Empowering in helping people lead change themselves.
What are the benefits of volunteering?
It’s not just our projects and communities that benefit from your voluntary work, volunteering is proven to boost wellbeing and connection. Here are 5 great reasons to volunteer:
- 77% of volunteers say it improves their mental health and wellbeing (NCVO, Time Well Spent 2023)
- 80% feel more connected to their local community (Charities Aid Foundation, 2023)
- Regular volunteers report higher life satisfaction (UK Government, Community Life Survey)
- 79% feel more motivated and purposeful in their professional lives. (Education and Employers’ The Value of Volunteering)
- 91% of those who receive training say it directly improves employability. (Royal Voluntary Service)
Want to get Involved?
If you're interested in volunteering at Nine Yards, please contact us at matthew.allen@nineyards.org.uk.
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