Youth Project
Many young people from the Chinese community experience conflict with their parents who have traditional cultural expectations. Young Chinese people sometimes experience a conflict of identity and expectations. The Youth Project helps to support young people to believe in themselves, to be proud of being both Chinese and British and to use their talents and skills to serve their community. Early adulthood presents challenges and opportunities. We offer young people the opportunity to realise their potential and contribute fully to the world in which they live.
Services for young people include:
- Access to Information Technology training
- Drug and alcohol information and support
- Employment, education and vocational training
- Language & Emotional support
- Learning about leadership, self-confidence and self-respect
- Leisure and social activities
- Partnership with youth services and other agencies
- Serving all communities; i.e., fundraising, St John's Ambulance, ALL FM radio
- Support and help with housing and benefits advice
- Support to young carers in order for them to live a normal life
The Youth Project is open for all young people aged between 11 and 25, living in the Manchester and surrounding area.
Regular activities that are provided include:
- Boys Talk / Girls Talk (Monthly. Boys Talk is held on Tuesday, Girls Talk is held on Wednesday)
- After School Club (Every Tuesday and Wednesday, 4.00pm to 6.00pm)
- English support classes (Every Tuesday and Wednesday, 5.00pm to 6.00pm, and Saturday, 10.30am to 12.00noon)
- Badminton Club (Every Wednesday)
- Group Sessions, such as Dance, Art and Guitar classes (Every Thursday, 4.30pm to 6.00pm)
- Sports Days (Monthly, on Saturdays)
Drop in activities include:
- Snooker / Pool
- Board games
- Wii / computer games
- Karaoke
These activities will be held Monday to Thursday, 3.30pm to 6.00pm and Saturday from 10.00pm to 5.00pm.
We are also recruiting users to join in with our Japanese Class and our Snooker Club (which will be played in an established snooker hall). Contact the Youth Team for more information.
If you want to make a referral to the Youth Project, please download our referral form (Word Format, 281kb), complete it and send it via email to family_unit@waiyin.org.uk.
