Written by Steven Cotton, Managing Director, Grow We have a new intake of Grow Gardeners on the horizon. It's a paid work experience programme for young people aged 16-24 who are facing barriers to work/training. The following film gives a bit of an overview: click here The programme starts with a 4 week pre-training programme … Continue reading Paid work experience for 16-24s with Grow Gardeners →

1. Grow Gardeners Fundraising Assistant: Overview: FULL TIME / 12 month contract / Living Wage Details: This role is funded by Groundworks as part of a specific scheme. Details are as follows about the scheme: "We’re particularly interested in receiving applications from young people (aged 18-25) who are from ethnically diverse backgrounds, who are living with a … Continue reading Job vacancies: Fundraising Assistant & Grow Programme Coordinator (Grow) →

Written by Grow UK We know that it can be hard to get your first job or to figure out what you want to do for work. Which is why Grow Gardeners is here to help. The Grow Gardeners trainee position is a paid job, working outdoors in gardens, where you will be taught practical … Continue reading Trainee opportunities for young people with Grow Gardeners employability programme →

Written by Grow UK We are looking for a unique and outstanding candidate for this role, someone who shares our values, is committed to our continuing journey and wants to make a difference to the young people we work with.  If you are looking for a role where you can use your creativity, innovation and … Continue reading Job vacancy: Youth Team Leader / Employment Coach (Grow UK) →

Grow Gardeners is offering paid work experience for young people in Sheffield with an interest in gardening. The programme lasts for three months and includes 15 hours per week paid work at minimum wage. About the role For two afternoons per week, learners will work with coordinators to deliver a range of gardening services to … Continue reading Grow Gardeners paid work experience running until end of Nov →

Job title – Grow Gardeners Team LeaderContract – 2 days (14hours) per week (six months fixed-term contract)Salary – £22,000 per annum (pro rata)Pension – 5% pension contributionHoliday – 25 days per annum plus statutory (pro rata) Grow is a young, exciting and innovative charity; we’ve come a long way and it’s been a realadventure. We … Continue reading Job vacancy: Gardeners Team Leader (Grow) →

Written by Grow Grow's 'Walk & Talk' mentoring programme matches volunteers with 16-24 year olds for eight mentoring sessions which take place on outdoor walks. The purpose of the sessions is to engage young people in Sheffield in positive goal-focussed conversations.  We are now taking a pause on recruiting and training volunteers in order to match … Continue reading Grow has now trained 30 mentors for the ‘Walk & Talk’ mentoring programme →

GROW is continuing to accept referrals for its Walk & Talk mentoring programme, which is designed for 16-24-year-olds who are feeling isolated during lockdown. The programme consists of 8 x 45 minutes sessions help engage a young person in a positive conversation, listen to them

Written by Grow Grow is a youth development charity that works with vulnerable and disadvantaged young people based in Sheffield. Many of the young people we work with face mental health difficulties that have resulted in social isolation and a lack of engagement in work or training prospects. Our Walk and Talk project is an … Continue reading Grow seeks Volunteer Mentors for Walk and Talk Programme →

Grow still has places available on its summer employability programme, which gets underway on Monday 29th April. The Sheffield youth charity is offering eight weeks' group coaching, 1:1 sessions and work experience for people in the 16-24 age category who are looking to get into the workplace. Sessions are staged on Monday, Wednesday and Friday … Continue reading Grow summer course begins on Mon 29 Apr; funded travel and shopping voucher for participants →

Grow has announced the start dates for its 2019 employability programmes, which come on the back of a successful pilot scheme last year. The charity, which helps young people aged 16-24 who are looking for work, has places available on its upcoming spring, summer and autumn employability courses. Referrals and self-referrals are being south for … Continue reading Grow announces 2019 programme start dates – referrals sought →