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17th May 2019 0Well done to Claire who has won this months volunteer of the month. Claire volunteers each week across numerous sessions and has built up some great relationships with young people and staff alike, and has a very supportive, empowering and nurturing approach. Claire does not shy away from doing something different. She is very adaptable... Read more »Posted in: Our Team
30th April 2019 0Blackburn Textile Company Becomes Patron of Blackburn Youth Zone Global textile company, Vision Support Services, have lent their support to a youth initiative by becoming gold patrons of Blackburn Youth Zone. The company has committed to become a Patron of Blackburn Youth Zone, whose aim is to create a more positive future for young people... Read more »Posted in: Uncategorised
18th April 2019 0Solicitor sponsored swim for Youth Zone A Blackburn solicitor is set to take on a swimming challenge in support of Blackburn Youth Zone. Oliver McCann, Employment & HR Partner and head of Napthens Solicitors’ East Lancashire office, will be swimming the 5K Great North Swim on the 7th June 2019, to raise vital funds for... Read more »Posted in: Uncategorised
15th April 2019 0March’s volunteer of the month has been awarded to Husna who volunteers her time each week to support our Diversity club. Husna has done extremely well in fitting straight into Diversity sessions. She has built up good relationships with the young people and has ounces of enthusiasm when delivering her art sessions. Husna strives to... Read more »Posted in: Our Team
About Blackburn Youth Zone
Blackburn Youth Zone is a 21st century youth hub located at the heart of Blackburn, open to young people aged 5 to 25 years old, aiming to change the prospects offered to young people in the area.
Uniquely, this is happening in partnership with young people rather than on their behalf.As such, Blackburn Youth Zone is led with the principle of ‘starting where young people are, going where young people take us’.
“I love the staff. They’re so nice and supportive! I just go to the Youth Club for somewhere to chill out and relax, and have a laugh with my mates”
– Sarah b
