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Rise and Flourish
Sub theme: Culture, Education, Older people
Stellify Award: This opportunity is part of 'Make a Difference'
Organisation Description: Rise and Flourish is non profit organization base in Longsight, Manchester. We create welcoming spaces where people can learn, share, and grow together. Our project combines English language learning (ESOL) with the joy of cooking and movement, we empower migrants, refugees, and people where English is not their first language to build skills, confidence, and connections that bring people together, reduce isolation, and promote wellbeing all while learning English. Together, we are not just learning English – we are rising, flourishing, and building stronger communities.
Description of role: Volunteer Roles – Rise and Flourish 2026
Cook, Connect & Move (ESOL, Cooking & Movement Classes)
Volunteers play a key role in creating a welcoming, supportive, and inclusive environment for all participants.
We need volunteers to assist these dates:
01/05/26
08/05/26
15/05/26
22/05/26
29/05/26
👥 1. Supporting ESOL Learning
Help participants practice basic English conversation
Support understanding of instructions during activities
Encourage confidence in speaking and participation
Assist learners at different levels
2. Assisting Cooking Activities
Help prepare ingredients and set up cooking stations
Support participants during recipes
Ensure safe and hygienic food handling
Encourage teamwork and participation
3. Supporting Movement Sessions
Assist during gentle movement or wellbeing activities
Help participants feel comfortable and included
Adapt support for different abilities if needed
4. Creating a Welcoming Environment
Greet participants and help with sign-in
Build friendly relationships with attendees
Encourage connection and group interaction
Support new participants to feel at ease
📋 5. General Session Support
Help with setting up and packing away
Assist facilitators during sessions
Support timekeeping and smooth flow of activities
Share positive stories and impact
❤️ Key Qualities of Volunteers
Friendly and approachable
Patient and supportive
Respectful of different cultures and backgrounds
Good communication skills
Cook, Connect & Move (ESOL, Cooking & Movement Classes)
Volunteers play a key role in creating a welcoming, supportive, and inclusive environment for all participants.
We need volunteers to assist these dates:
01/05/26
08/05/26
15/05/26
22/05/26
29/05/26
👥 1. Supporting ESOL Learning
Help participants practice basic English conversation
Support understanding of instructions during activities
Encourage confidence in speaking and participation
Assist learners at different levels
2. Assisting Cooking Activities
Help prepare ingredients and set up cooking stations
Support participants during recipes
Ensure safe and hygienic food handling
Encourage teamwork and participation
3. Supporting Movement Sessions
Assist during gentle movement or wellbeing activities
Help participants feel comfortable and included
Adapt support for different abilities if needed
4. Creating a Welcoming Environment
Greet participants and help with sign-in
Build friendly relationships with attendees
Encourage connection and group interaction
Support new participants to feel at ease
📋 5. General Session Support
Help with setting up and packing away
Assist facilitators during sessions
Support timekeeping and smooth flow of activities
Share positive stories and impact
❤️ Key Qualities of Volunteers
Friendly and approachable
Patient and supportive
Respectful of different cultures and backgrounds
Good communication skills
Skills / qualities associated with the role: Oral Communication Skills, Practical Skills, Team Working, Written Communication Skills
Are volunteer expenses available?: Yes
Duration of role: Ongoing / Long term
Opportunity times: Friday Morning
DBS required: Off
Can reasonable adjustments be made regarding additional needs?: No
Is this organisation part of the Sports Volunteering Scheme (SVS)?: No
Minimum hours commitment: 3 hours
Location:
Beacon Centre 131 Barrington Street, Clayton, Manchester, M11 4FB
Manchester
M11 4FB