Thanks to a recent grant from the Youth Investment Fund, we’re thrilled to be expanding and improving our facilities at YMCA Taunton. With new rooms and upgraded spaces nearly ready, we’re preparing to welcome even more members of our community through our doors.
Before we fully reopen, some of our older areas need a little TLC — and we’d love your help to get them looking their best with the help of volunteers.
As we celebrate the building’s 50th anniversary this year, we’re inviting volunteers to join us for Spruce Up Saturday—a morning of practical tasks to help refresh and revitalise the centre.
YMCA Taunton has been at the heart of this community for over 160 years, and we’re proud to continue evolving to meet local needs. The improvements we’ve made will allow us to offer even more opportunities for connection, growth and wellbeing. Spruce Up Saturday is a chance for people to come together, lend a hand, and be part of something truly meaningful.
Clare Langley, CEO of YMCA Taunton
🛠️ Volunteer Tasks Include:
- Painting and decorating
- Cleaning and tidying
- Gardening, weeding and grass cutting
- Upholstery cleaning
- Window cleaning
- Installing shelves, TVs and signage
- Taking rubbish and recycling to the local tip
- Preparing refreshments to keep everyone energised!
Whether you’re a skilled tradesperson, a DIY enthusiast, or simply happy to lend a hand, your time and energy will make a real difference.
🎁 Volunteer Perks:
As a thank you, all volunteers will receive a voucher for discounted access to YMCA Taunton facilities, including our exciting new climbing wall, set to open this October!
📅 Event Details:
- Date: Saturday 13th September
- Arrival: from 8:30am for a welcome drink and briefing/job allocation
- Time: 9:00am – 12:00 noon (with a bacon butty break!)
- Location: YMCA Taunton, Lisieux Way
- See our Facebook Event Page for more details
📝 Sign Up:
To help us plan the day and follow up with your thank-you voucher, please complete our short online volunteer form. You can also let us know about any accessibility needs or dietary requirements you may have.
When our community comes together, amazing things happen. We’d love as many people as possible to join us – even if it’s just for a few hours – and help us make our centre the best it can be for Taunton.
If you have any questions, feel free to email us at info@ymcataunton.co.uk.
