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Zest Health for Life

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Making Leeds a better place for everyone.

Zest offers support and opportunity to people living in disadvantaged areas of Leeds, addressing health inequalities and social isolation through activities which improve physical, mental, social and emotional wellbeing. 

Meet Me At The Old Fire Station is a partnership between three charities at The Old Fire Station in Gipton. 

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  • English Practice Club Volunteer

    This opportunity is ongoing, with no end date.

    The English Practice Club will run on a Monday morning from 09:30 - 11:00. It will be for anyone...

    Volunteers must be excellent at communicating in English. A second lagnuage skill or experience of teaching English would be an advantage but not essesntial. 

    Each session will be run at The Old Fire Station in Gipton.

    Travel expenses are covered.

    Full training provided to volunteers including safeguarding, confidentiality, data protection, personal safety and Equal opportunities. Volunteers will also have access to training from external providers for free if relevant to the role.

    Regular volunteer supervisions and support provided, as well as celebration events.

    • Area of InterestEducation | Teaching | Mentoring
    • Personal Attributes - Creativity
    • Personal Attributes - Cultural Awareness
    • Personal Attributes - Initiative
    • Personal Attributes - Self-confidence
    • Personal Attributes - Time Management
    • Transferable Skills - Communication
    • Transferable Skills - Interpersonal Skills
    • Transferable Skills - Leadership Skills
    • Transferable Skills - Managing tasks
    • Transferable Skills - Organisation
    • Transferable Skills - Presentation Skills
  • Digital Hub Volunteer

    This opportunity is ongoing, with no end date.

    Supporting people to learn basic IT skills

    The participants will be taught by a member of staff, and volunteers will help particpants practice their new skills. These could include how to use email, shop, book appointments, download apps etc. Only basic IT skills are necessary, but a friendly and approachable person who is an excellent communicator is essential. Full training and support will be provided. The digital hub will run from 12th July at 10am and every Tuesday at this time. 

    • Area of InterestEducation | Teaching | Mentoring, Health | Social | Elderly Care
    • Personal Attributes - Self-confidence
    • Personal Attributes - Time Management
    • Transferable Skills - Communication
    • Transferable Skills - Digital Literacy
    • Transferable Skills - Interpersonal Skills
    • Transferable Skills - Leadership Skills
  • Stay and Play Volunteer

    This opportunity is ongoing, with no end date.

    Volunteer to plan and organise activities for parents with young toddlers. Applicant must have some experience of working with children...

    Volunteer to plan and organise activities for parents with young toddlers. Applicant must have some experience of working with children and parents and be fun, creative and active. Must have good imagination to plan different types of activities that are safe for young children and it be meaningful for parents to learn from. 

    We are looking for someone ASAP to join the team so that the group can be successful in it’s delivery.

    Supervising the room and the parents with young toddlers. Organising and planning different activities for the week as part of a small team and creating a safe, friendly space.

     

    • Area of InterestChildren | Young People | Families, Education | Teaching | Mentoring
    • Personal Attributes - Self-confidence
    • Personal Attributes - Time Management
    • Transferable Skills - Communication
    • Transferable Skills - Interpersonal Skills
    • Transferable Skills - Leadership Skills
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