We are HideOut Youth Zone, a charity for Manchester’s young people, set up to give them the opportunity to discover their passion and their purpose by providing somewhere safe to go, something positive to do and someone trusted to talk to.
HideOut Youth Zone is part of the OnSide Youth Zone Network, a growing group of Youth Zones across the UK.
Here at HideOut, we give young people from a diverse range of backgrounds access to incredible facilities in a vibrant, purpose-built space packed with engaging activities. We provide them with the opportunity to make friends, develop new skills, unlock their potential and have fun.
Beyond the amazing building (located on Hyde Road, Gorton), our greatest strength is our team of dedicated and caring youth workers, who are there for young people every day of the week, however they need them.
Whether through a conversation, a project, a game or targeted support, HideOut Youth Zone provides life-changing support that helps local young people to thrive.
We believe that young people deserve the best and we won’t settle for giving them anything less.
This is passionate, properly-funded youth provision. A unique partnership between young people, their community, local authorities, private business leadership and a growing movement of supporters.
Together, we believe that all young people need is a chance to discover what they’ve got and where it could take them.
Our Volunteer Kitchen Youth Workers help us to deliver sessions teaching our young people the importance of healthy eating and how to implement this into their lives.
WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT TO BE DOING?
• Supporting our young people in the kitchen, by developing their domestic skills, from basic chopping to creating
healthy and comforting recipes
• Exploring different cultures through food
• Building positive relationships with young people across the youth zone
• Working collaboratively with other members of staff and volunteers to support the delivery of sessions
• Supporting young people with additional needs
• Acting as a positive role model for young people
• Promoting an inclusive culture where all young people are listened to, valued and cared for.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS TO YOU AND OUR YOUNG PEOPLE?
You will gain new skills and develop existing ones whilst making a significant contribution to the lives of the young people. You will become part of our team and our young people will have a great time. You will enhance your CV whilst also being there as a positive role model to many of our young people. After 3 months of committed volunteering, a reference can be provided. The benefits really are endless!
• Face to face induction training
• Accredited Safeguarding Level 2
• Access to accredited training relevant to role
• Branded uniform
• Volunteer and employee assistance programme
• Free hot meal (when volunteering for 3 hours or more during a shift)
• Use of fully equipped gym (when not in use during sessions)
WE'RE LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WHO:
• Has an interest or experience in cooking and food would be great but if not, a willingness to learn and passion to
get involved
• Has a Level 2 qualification in Food Safety, but if you don’t, a willingness to partake in the course (paid for by
HideOut) if deemed necessary
• Enjoys meeting and engaging with people from a wide range of backgrounds
• Is organised and efficient
• Shares the same values of HideOut
• Is committed to making a positive impact on the lives of young people.
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