Manchester Youth Zone

Website: https://www.manchesteryz.org/
[email protected]
Where do they work?: Harpurhey
Telephone: 01612035333
Address: 931 Rochdale Road, Harpurhey, Manchester UK Harpurhey Manchester M9 8AE
Registered charity number: 1134580
Company number: Manchester Youth Zone
Description: The ward in which The Factory is located ranks 2nd worst in England for the effect of long term deprivation on children. Many young people in the surrounding area are vulnerable to poor educational attainment, future worklessness and to developing antisocial or offending behaviour.
Services delivered: Facilities include a full-size sports hall with 8m high climbing wall, 3G outdoor sports pitch, dance studio, music and media suites, theatre, arts room, boxing gym, fully equipped fitness suite, sensory room, recreational area and café. Structured evening sessions as well as targeted provisions, enable The Factory to make a positive impact on lives.
Services are delivered on: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday

Volunteering Opportunities

Opportunity title Summary
Employability Support Volunteer Our program prepares members for the world of work through mock interviews and work experience. Members on the course are also taught key personal skills for employment such as self-awareness, motivation and empathy.
Gym Instructor Volunteer Senior members have access to our fully equipped fitness suite. Ran by qualified Fitness Instructors, the gym offers young people the chance to get fitter, stronger and healthier in a safe and friendly environment. Members can also get help from our Fitness Instructors to develop a plan that works for them.
Arts Activity Volunteer Our arts team comprises of staff and dedicated volunteers with varied specialities such as textiles and fashion, screen printing, fine art, graffiti and photography. The enthusiastic team pass on their skills to our members across all sessions.
Sports Volunteer We offer a huge range of sports to all our members! Working on the concept of “try, train, team”, young people of all abilities are able to access different sports.
Inclusion Volunteer Inclusion volunteers take on a very important role of supporting our members with additional needs or a disability to engage fully at the youth centre. Inclusion volunteers do not provide one to one support but support young people to build relationships, try new activities and become more confident.
Mini Bus Driver Volunteer We require minibus drivers to join a list for adhoc volunteering when required for young people to be able to attend trips and competitions.
Volunteering Opportunities at Factory Youth Zone Support a youth organisation that provides a unique safe place for young people aged 8 – 19, from across Manchester.
Volunteers needed Call for help! Get on Santa’s ‘Nice’ list ahead of Christmas!

We are looking for volunteers that can help on the evening – to greet guests, sell raffle tickets, count money, mark quizzes and spot in the auction. Volunteers are vital to these kind of events to ensure the fundraising opportunities are maximised ???? – and this is one of our biggest fundraisers!
First Aid Volunteer Can you enable young people growing up in challenging and dynamic environments feel inspired, supported, happy and safe? We're looking for an individual with youth work and First Aid skills, able to work with the MYZ team on session.
Outdoor Adventure Volunteer Can you enable young people growing up in challenging and dynamic environments feel inspired, supported, happy and safe? We're looking for an individual with youth work and outdoor skills, able to work with our team at MYZ.