Vacancy: Head of Fundraising and Development

Applications for this position are now closed. Please check our vacancies page for a list of current opportunities. We are proud to have supported a generation of Carlisle’s young people already, could you help ensure we are here for the next? Full-time (37.5 hours) £44,000 – £48,000 depending on experience Hybrid – with a typical... Read more »

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Vacancy: Communications and Engagement Manager

Applications for this position are now closed. Please check our vacancies page for a list of current opportunities. Could you help us ensure young people are seen, valued and heard, and lead us in turning up the volume to showcase how Carlisle Youth Zone is making a difference with and alongside our cities young people?... Read more »

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Vacancy: Youth Worker

Applications for this position are now closed. Please check our vacancies page for a list of current opportunities. We welcome up to 1000 visits from young people every week! Our youth work programme offers space, voice and time for young people to discover their passion and their purpose, 6 nights a week and all-day Saturday.... Read more »

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Bring a Mate March – Senior Club

Looking for something to do this March? Why not grab your mates and head down to Senior Club at Carlisle Youth Zone? This March, everything is FREE for our senior members, including memberships, entry and hot food on Tuesdays – and all new members who sign up using the discount code: BAM25 and attend at... Read more »

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Wednesday Projects are Back!

Wednesday Projects are back! Booking is essential for these sessions, but there is no additional cost – just your 50p entry fee on the door. 🏉 GET ACTIVE 🎨 BE CREATIVE 👨‍🏫 LEARN A NEW SKILL We’ve got all of your usual favourites, but we’re also really excited to introduce American Flag Football with thanks... Read more »

Marie’s Volunteer Journey

Meet Marie, one of our incredible CYZ Voluntines who has been inspiring our young people through mentoring and youth sport activities in senior club since 2022! 🏀 Read her story to learn why volunteering with CYZ is ‘way more than giving back’! I started volunteering with the Youth Zone 2.5 years ago as a mentor... Read more »

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Meet Ross – CYZ Voluntine

Meet Ross, now a valued member of staff who started his career here as a true CYZ Voluntine. Read on to learn why he loves giving back to Carlisle’s young people. My name is Ross Mattinson and I am autistic. I first became a volunteer at Carlisle Youth Zone in September 2022. I had been... Read more »

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From Covid to Confidence Builder: Alison’s Journey as a CYZ Voluntine

Meet Alison, one of our incredible CYZ Voluntines who’s been supporting and inspiring our young people every week since 2022.  Read her story and discover how volunteering has changed her life.  Hi. My name is Alison and I’ve been volunteering at Senior Club for a couple of years. Before the pandemic I travelled a lot... Read more »

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February 2025 Holiday Club – Bookings Now Open

Bookings are now open for our February half-term holiday club. You can book using our online booking system. Spaces are limited and booking is essential. It will run between Monday 17th and Friday 21st February. Spaces start from £12/day.

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Photography Competition Winners Announced

Join us in saying a big WELL DONE to three super talented local young people. Why? You may remember that in partnership with Carlisle Business Supplies Ltd CYZ recently held a photography competition for young people to celebrate Youth Work Week. The theme was ‘Your View’ and we had more than 40 submissions! Our judges’... Read more »