- Communities: Communities are stronger, working together to improve the places where people live and tackle the issues that matter to them.
- Environment: Green spaces are created, protected and improved, for nature and for people.
- Health & Wellbeing: People improve their physical and mental health & wellbeing, by being outdoors, active and connected with others.
- Learning & Skills: People improve their confidence, skills and prospects, through learning inspired by the outdoors
Our team of dedicated, passionate staff and volunteers work with communities across England, Northern Ireland and Scotland and, through our Community Network, we support local community groups across the UK.
Our volunteer groups carry out a variety of practical tasks throughout The North East region each week. Join us to learn new skills, make friends and enjoy being outdoors, whilst improving spaces for people and nature.
Across the UK TCV engages disadvantaged people in a whole day practical countryside management projects, short day community garden sessions, training courses, health walks and wildlife education. Our teams have significant experience of working with vulnerable groups and empowering many of these individuals to make progress in their lives. In 2023-24 we worked with 96,741 people.
No experience is required. Join in any session and start making a real difference to how you feel and help the environment!
We live in challenging times. The climate and ecological emergency grows ever more pressing and the Covid-19 pandemic has had a profound impact on all our lives, exacerbating many pre-pandemic problems including poor mental health, social isolation and inequalities. The interrelated nature of these challenges means that they can’t – and shouldn’t – be tackled in isolation.
Our refreshed strategy “For people and green spaces: a thriving network for everyone” reflects how we will target TCV’s work to connect people and green spaces to provide multiple benefits and address many of the most pressing issues facing society
Our Opportunities
Join our volunteers of all ages and backgrounds from 9am to 4pm any Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday to carry out practical conservation tasks in Durham, Tees and the surrounding countryside. Contact us: 07 483050765 or north-east@tcv.org.uk