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Help bring our Rekindle Community Day to life on Sat 7th Feb! 💛
Organisation Details
Rekindle School Ltd
Sub theme: Children, Culture, Education, Health and Wellbeing, Heritage, Older people, Race and Ethnicity, Youth Work and Young People
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: Volunteer Opportunity: Event Assistance - Rekindle Community Day
📅 Saturday 7th February | 📍 Manchester | ⏰ Flexible hours (10am–5pm)
We’re looking for friendly, reliable volunteers to help bring our Rekindle Community Day to life on Saturday 7th February at Rekindle Manchester.
This is a one-off, feel-good volunteering opportunity supporting a free, family-friendly celebration for the local community, with food, music, creativity and connection at its heart.
The day will celebrate Rekindle Manchester as a permanent home for Rekindle in South Manchester - a shared and historic community space for learning, creativity, connection and wellbeing.
🕘 When?
From 10am – 5pm (don’t worry, you’re not expected to do the full day - even a few hours makes a huge difference!)
🧡 What you’ll be helping with:
- Welcoming guests and helping people feel at home
- Supporting refreshments and the community soup kitchen
- Helping set up, dress and pack down the space
- Assisting staff, guests and activity providers during the day
🎉 What’s happening on the day?
- Free haircuts, hair braiding, henna & face painting
- A community soup kitchen serving warm food
- Live DJ set and performances from local creatives
- Community stalls and independent local businesses
- A relaxed, family-friendly celebration of Rekindle Manchester and its community
Find out more about the Community Day here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/rekindle-manchester-community-day-tickets-1981000250075?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl
✨ What you’ll get:
- Free lunch on the day
- Being part of a warm, welcoming team and a great atmosphere
- A chance to support your local community in a very tangible way
- And a free Rekindle t-shirt to keep as a thank you for your time!
🙌 Who can volunteer?
You don’t need any prior experience, just a friendly attitude and willingness to help out where needed. This role is perfect if you’re:
- Curious about volunteering but want to start small
- Looking for a one-day opportunity
- Interested in community work, events or social impact
👉 How to get involved
If you would like to help out, please sign up by Wednesday 4th February by emailing cara@rekindleschool.org / expressing your interest on the Volunteer Hub or by filling out the expression of interest form below:
https://forms.gle/AJakXBFqxgpxpfW99
Thank you, and we hope to welcome you on the day! 💛
📅 Saturday 7th February | 📍 Manchester | ⏰ Flexible hours (10am–5pm)
We’re looking for friendly, reliable volunteers to help bring our Rekindle Community Day to life on Saturday 7th February at Rekindle Manchester.
This is a one-off, feel-good volunteering opportunity supporting a free, family-friendly celebration for the local community, with food, music, creativity and connection at its heart.
The day will celebrate Rekindle Manchester as a permanent home for Rekindle in South Manchester - a shared and historic community space for learning, creativity, connection and wellbeing.
🕘 When?
From 10am – 5pm (don’t worry, you’re not expected to do the full day - even a few hours makes a huge difference!)
🧡 What you’ll be helping with:
- Welcoming guests and helping people feel at home
- Supporting refreshments and the community soup kitchen
- Helping set up, dress and pack down the space
- Assisting staff, guests and activity providers during the day
🎉 What’s happening on the day?
- Free haircuts, hair braiding, henna & face painting
- A community soup kitchen serving warm food
- Live DJ set and performances from local creatives
- Community stalls and independent local businesses
- A relaxed, family-friendly celebration of Rekindle Manchester and its community
Find out more about the Community Day here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/rekindle-manchester-community-day-tickets-1981000250075?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl
✨ What you’ll get:
- Free lunch on the day
- Being part of a warm, welcoming team and a great atmosphere
- A chance to support your local community in a very tangible way
- And a free Rekindle t-shirt to keep as a thank you for your time!
🙌 Who can volunteer?
You don’t need any prior experience, just a friendly attitude and willingness to help out where needed. This role is perfect if you’re:
- Curious about volunteering but want to start small
- Looking for a one-day opportunity
- Interested in community work, events or social impact
👉 How to get involved
If you would like to help out, please sign up by Wednesday 4th February by emailing cara@rekindleschool.org / expressing your interest on the Volunteer Hub or by filling out the expression of interest form below:
https://forms.gle/AJakXBFqxgpxpfW99
Thank you, and we hope to welcome you on the day! 💛
Skills / qualities associated with the role: Customer Service, 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: 3
Location:
St Mary's Courtyard, St Mary's Street, Hulme
Manchester
M15 5WB