Grow together
Plant, tend or help organise a community garden. Explore teamwork and care for shared spaces.
COMMUNITY MISSIONS
A useful task.
A reason to begin.
Voluntary, supported opportunities to contribute locally — shaped around interests, access needs and readiness.
SMALL STEPS THAT MATTER
Find a contribution that fits.
Care for the coast
Take part in a supervised beach clean or an accessible supporting role, such as preparing materials.
Create for the community
Photograph a project, design a poster or help tell a local story with appropriate consent.
Improve a shared space
Help with a suitable, supervised improvement project organised with a community partner.
SUPPORT AROUND THE PERSON
A first step should feel achievable.
Illustrative Community Mission.
- Agree a suitable roleDiscuss access, transport, time and the support someone needs.
- Know what to expectA named organiser, clear tasks and an introduction before taking part.
- Have choice throughoutParticipants can ask for changes, pause or decline an activity.
- Recognise the achievementReflect together; an organiser would verify evidence for the Skills Passport.
PROGRESS YOU CAN BUILD ON
Contribution becomes evidence.
ILLUSTRATIVE SKILLS PASSPORT ENTRY
Helped tell a community garden’s story
Prepared a photo plan, worked with the organiser and selected images for a project update.
CommunicationPlanningDigital skills
What would be recorded?
The activity, date, contribution, participant reflection and organiser verification.
Badges recognise achievement. They are not formal qualifications or a cash reward.
How will activities be delivered responsibly?
Before delivery, each activity needs an agreed organiser, appropriate supervision, risk assessment, insurance and accessibility planning. Safeguarding arrangements and any necessary checks will depend on the activity and participants. Missions are not a substitute for paid roles or a condition of receiving support.
BUILD THE FIRST CHAPTER WITH US
A local beginning.
A bigger possibility.
Help shape a practical first pilot in Whitby and the surrounding area.
Explore a partnership