Pride of Cumbria – Young Person of the Year

We couldn’t be prouder of CYZ Senior Member Ro who was awarded finalist at the Pride of Cumbria Awards in the Young Person of the Year category. Ro was recognised for all the contributions they have made to CYZ over the last 10 years, which includes (but not limited to) being a Young Leader and... Read more »

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Street Art Creativity

We’ve now got a colourful shed! Street Artist Beardy Synergy helped junior members brighten up our shed as part of our Creative Showcase. We also had conversations about the difference between legal street art and illegal graffiti. Thanks very much to Nadene at patrons Thomas Graham & Sons who provided all the PPE required to... Read more »

Vacancy: Empowering Families Officer | In Partnership with Cumbria Family Support

In line with funding from The National Lottery Community Fund, the role of EFO will work holistically with families to provide practical and emotional support. improving prospects for the young person’s future, improving relationships and wellbeing for families. Strengthening Families is an exciting development for both Carlisle Youth Zone (CYZ) and Cumbria Family Support (CFS)... Read more »

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Manchester United Foundation Street Reds Partnership

Meet Simon, Katie and Sarah (and yes they are Manchester United logo’s on their uniform!) We’re SO excited about our new partnership with the Manchester United Foundation and their Street Reds programme. Every Monday Simon, Katie and Sarah take over our astro pitches to deliver these amazing sessions for our Junior members. Any young person... Read more »

Vacancy: Detached Youth Workers | CYZ and The Rock Youth Project

Applications for this position are now closed. UPDATE: Deadline extended to Monday 5 June at 9am. Working in partnership, CYZ and The Rock Youth Project are looking to recruit 2 x Youth Workers (1 to be employed by each organisation) for an exciting new Detached Youth Work programme being delivered in the Harraby, Botcherby and... Read more »

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Vacancy: Reception and Business Support Worker

Applications for this position are now closed. UPDATE: Deadline extended to Monday 5 June at 9am. We are looking to recruit a Reception and Business Support Worker to develop and enhance our team. This role is often the first point of contact for our CYZ community and offer a warm and engaging welcome to anyone who... Read more »

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Vacancy: Mentoring and Volunteer Co-ordinator

Applications for this position are now closed. UPDATE: Deadline extended to Monday 5 June at 9am. We are looking to recruit a Mentoring and Volunteer Co-ordinator to develop and enhance our team. This is a rare opportunity to join CYZ as part of our Operational Leadership Team in a full-time position. Our mentoring programme is... Read more »

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Plant & Pledge in honour of the King’s Coronation

In honour of the King’s Coronation, members of the Carlisle Youth Zone Social Action Group are calling on members of the community and local businesses to plant sunflower seeds and make a pledge about how they will protect the environment. The project, known as Off the Grid is made up of six young CYZ members... Read more »

Vacancy: Youth Worker – Centre Based

UPDATE: Deadline extended to Monday 5 June at 9am. We are recruiting Youth Workers! We are welcoming more young people to CYZ than ever before, and we are adding to our innovative and dynamic team of youth workers to support our vision to offer a fun and safe environment where the potential of young people... Read more »

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Vacancy: Reception and Business Support Worker

Applications for this position have now closed. We are recruiting a Reception and Business Support Worker! In a recent team survey, 100% of team members said they feel proud to be connected to CYZ…..come and join us! We are welcoming more young people to CYZ than ever before, and we are adding to our dynamic... Read more »

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