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Event Assistance - Stories of Nello James event (29th November)
Organisation Details
Rekindle School Ltd
Sub theme: Health and Wellbeing, Heritage, Legal and Justice, Older people, Race and Ethnicity
Stellify Award: This opportunity is part of 'Make a Difference'
Organisation Description: Rekindle is a small but mighty national youth-led education charity, which was first conceptualised in Manchester in 2019 and co-designed by eight young people aged between 17-25. Our mission is to transform the education system from the ground up, to level the playing field and inspire young people to be bold critical thinkers and changemakers in their communities and beyond. Since 2022, we have run a supplementary school four days a week for 11-14 year olds in the heart of Hulme, which is open after school from 4-7pm, Tuesday - Friday.
Alongside running sessions for young people in the evenings centred around our 4Cs (creativity, cultural education, critical thinking and changemaking), we support members of the local community who are struggling with the rising cost of living and / or food insecurity. Between 11am and 1pm every Tuesday and Thursday, we provide essential food and hygiene items, free of charge with no referral process and no embarrassing questions asked.
We are also running a 12-month community heritage project titled "Rekindling Nello James," which is all about sharing and amplifying lived histories and stories related to Caribbean culture in South Manchester, and honouring the radical legacy of CLR James and the historic Nello James Centre - a vibrant community hub based in Whalley Range in the 1970s and 1980s. Throughout this project, we'll be creating a digital archive to preserve these stories and relevant archival materials (such as audio recordings, images and video footage) so that we can keep them alive and accessible for future generations, as well as document what we learn and discover during this project.
We are always looking for volunteers to lend a hand, and there is plenty that you could do to help out!
Alongside running sessions for young people in the evenings centred around our 4Cs (creativity, cultural education, critical thinking and changemaking), we support members of the local community who are struggling with the rising cost of living and / or food insecurity. Between 11am and 1pm every Tuesday and Thursday, we provide essential food and hygiene items, free of charge with no referral process and no embarrassing questions asked.
We are also running a 12-month community heritage project titled "Rekindling Nello James," which is all about sharing and amplifying lived histories and stories related to Caribbean culture in South Manchester, and honouring the radical legacy of CLR James and the historic Nello James Centre - a vibrant community hub based in Whalley Range in the 1970s and 1980s. Throughout this project, we'll be creating a digital archive to preserve these stories and relevant archival materials (such as audio recordings, images and video footage) so that we can keep them alive and accessible for future generations, as well as document what we learn and discover during this project.
We are always looking for volunteers to lend a hand, and there is plenty that you could do to help out!
Description of role: 📅 Date: Saturday 29th November 2025
🕒 Event time: 11:00am – 3:00pm
(Volunteer shifts available from 8:00am – 4:30pm)
📍 Location: Rekindle School, St Mary's Courtyard, Hulme, M15 5WB
🎁 Perks: The chance to meet local residents, elders and community leaders and experience supporting an important community heritage project. Also free lunch on the day and a Rekindle T-shirt to keep!
Rekindle is hosting a special community gathering at the end of this month as part of our Rekindling Nello James project - a year-long community heritage project which remembers the radical legacy of the Nello James Centre in Whalley Range and C.L.R. James, the author and activist it was named after - and we're looking for a team of friendly, reliable volunteers to help make the day run smoothly.
Hosted by Manchester-born, British-Gambian actor Lamin Touray, this event will hold space for community members to come together to share stories and memories of the Nello James Centre, bring photographs and memorabilia to contribute to our growing digital archive, have their stories recorded for future generations and share food and drinks.
💪 Volunteer Roles
Volunteers can choose one shift or stay for the whole day.
We ask for a minimum commitment of 2.5 hours.
✨ Shift Options:
1) Set-Up Crew (8:00am – 11:00am)
Help us prepare the space: arranging seating, setting up the different areas, laying out signage, helping with food and refreshments, and ensuring the venue is warm and welcoming.
2) Sign-In & Guest Support (10:30am – 12:30pm)
Welcome attendees, sign people in, guide them through the space, assist with collecting photos/memorabilia, ensure the refreshments table remains stocked and support staff with tasks during the session.
3) Pack-Down Crew (2:00pm – 4:30pm)
Help us return the space to normal: tidying, taking down signage, supporting staff with equipment, and ensuring all archive materials are safely stored.
🙌 How to Get Involved:
If you’re interested in volunteering, please email Cara at cara@rekindleschool.org with your preferred shift (or if you’re flexible) as well as any access needs or questions.
We’d love to have you with us.
🕒 Event time: 11:00am – 3:00pm
(Volunteer shifts available from 8:00am – 4:30pm)
📍 Location: Rekindle School, St Mary's Courtyard, Hulme, M15 5WB
🎁 Perks: The chance to meet local residents, elders and community leaders and experience supporting an important community heritage project. Also free lunch on the day and a Rekindle T-shirt to keep!
Rekindle is hosting a special community gathering at the end of this month as part of our Rekindling Nello James project - a year-long community heritage project which remembers the radical legacy of the Nello James Centre in Whalley Range and C.L.R. James, the author and activist it was named after - and we're looking for a team of friendly, reliable volunteers to help make the day run smoothly.
Hosted by Manchester-born, British-Gambian actor Lamin Touray, this event will hold space for community members to come together to share stories and memories of the Nello James Centre, bring photographs and memorabilia to contribute to our growing digital archive, have their stories recorded for future generations and share food and drinks.
💪 Volunteer Roles
Volunteers can choose one shift or stay for the whole day.
We ask for a minimum commitment of 2.5 hours.
✨ Shift Options:
1) Set-Up Crew (8:00am – 11:00am)
Help us prepare the space: arranging seating, setting up the different areas, laying out signage, helping with food and refreshments, and ensuring the venue is warm and welcoming.
2) Sign-In & Guest Support (10:30am – 12:30pm)
Welcome attendees, sign people in, guide them through the space, assist with collecting photos/memorabilia, ensure the refreshments table remains stocked and support staff with tasks during the session.
3) Pack-Down Crew (2:00pm – 4:30pm)
Help us return the space to normal: tidying, taking down signage, supporting staff with equipment, and ensuring all archive materials are safely stored.
🙌 How to Get Involved:
If you’re interested in volunteering, please email Cara at cara@rekindleschool.org with your preferred shift (or if you’re flexible) as well as any access needs or questions.
We’d love to have you with us.
Skills / qualities associated with the role: Customer Service, Oral Communication Skills, Practical Skills, Team Working
Are volunteer expenses available?: Yes
Duration of role: One day / week only
Start date:
End date:
Opportunity times: Saturday Morning, Saturday Afternoon
DBS required: Off
Can reasonable adjustments be made regarding additional needs?: Yes
Is this organisation part of the Sports Volunteering Scheme (SVS)?: No
Minimum hours commitment: 2.5
Location:
St Mary's Courtyard, St Mary's Street, Hulme
Manchester
M15 5WB