Six young people will have the opportunity to train as youth workers over the next three months, through a new project by Streetworx called Hope.
Their training will include health and safety, coaching skills and how to deliver activities for other young people. Streetworx youth worker, Uzma Bibi, has developed the project and told the Messenger,
“These young people are role models for others, they have already shown their commitment to making something positive happen in our area. We hope they will use their new skills and experience to go on to jobs or further training and that they will make a real difference for other young people.”
The Hope youth workers are keen to work with other projects, for more information contact Uzma Bibi on 07894 395 815
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My name is Ahseem
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I’m from Pitsmoor. I got involved in the project by talking to Uzma Bibi, I did some voluntary work with her and she helped me a lot with looking for jobs and getting on to courses.
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My name is Jerone Blake
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My name is Jerone Blake. I’m from Pitsmoor Burngreave, I have lived in the area for 19 years. I got involved with the project through volunteering and participating in activities put on by Burngreave Streetworx. .
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My Name is Kasum
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I have lived in Pitsmoor all my life and I think it’s a great place to live. I got to know about the Hope project by regularly visiting the Verdon Street Centre. Before the project came along I was out of a job and had left college.
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My name is Malaki Preston
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I live in the Burngreave area, which is where I am from. Before this opportunity, I wasn’t doing anything, I was going to look for a job but lucky enough this came along.
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My name is Rayon
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I’m from Pitsmoor. I decided to get involved with youth work when I went on a 4 week course, introduction to youth and community work. Before this I was involved in football coaching at local schools and community resource centres.
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My name is Shaun
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I live in Pitsmoor. I got involved by a member of staff putting my name forward. I wasn’t working before this, so I am going to make the most of this opportunity.
