VOLUNTEER
Staff:
JO
Youth Manager
Jo joined Cube Youth in 2021 and works with the Trustees and Youth Work team to deliver an ever-growing service that meets the needs of our young people. Jo is always keen to hear from young people, parents and potential partners for ideas for new activities or sessions so do get in touch! On a personal note, she loves the outdoors, including camping and SUP.
LIZZIE
Youth Engagement Worker
Lizzie’s experience involves supporting children and young people from a wide range of backgrounds, including children in care and in vulnerable situations. She is passionate about young peoples’ wellbeing. She loves the outdoors, walking, water and interior design. Lizzie can be seen achieving her aim to support young people to grow and gain confidence through support, activities and socialising with other young people at Wellbeing Wednesdays and Games Cafe.
SUE
Youth Engagement Worker
Sue first became involved with the Young people at Youth Cafe when, as a volunteer with Malvern Green Space, she came to create costumes for the Sustainable fashion show that is held at The Cube each November. Since then, she has joined the Team and plans to bring many Eco-friendly projects to the group. She is passionate about building a sustainable planet for the next generation. She loves to get creative with upcycling and using natural materials.
SARAH
Youth Administrator
Sarah works in the office to support Jo and all the youth workers. Her main role is finance, but she also does other admin tasks. Sarah worked in primary schools for many years until recently when she chose to engage more in her family and hobbies. Sarah loves to walk and explore all routes around Malvern. She is a knit and crochet fanatic and is often found scouring YouTube for new projects.
ABI
Youth Worker
Abi has always been passionate about supporting others, with a specific interest directed to helping and supporting young people. Abi is currently studying for a degree in this field. When Abi is not working at the Cube, she enjoys spending her free time baking and has a keen interest in all things astrology. Abi enjoys getting involved in all things crafty and is looking forward to getting stuck into more arts projects at the Cube.
IZAAC
Youth Engagement Worker
Izaac is new to Youth Work but when volunteering with us showed that he has the right skills and attitude to become a permanent part of the team. He currently works at our games related and Youth Café sessions. His favourite hobbies are both tabletop and videogames, walking, the occasional novice drawing and is always trying to find new music to listen to. You may also see him working shifts at the Garden Café at the Cube!
ALEC
Youth Engagement Worker
Alec is our longest serving Youth Worker. He currently supports at Games Cafe, Youth Cafe, OUT2GETHER Youth and is one of our mentoring team. His main hobby is arts and crafts, particularly origami which he shares at our cafe sessions. Alec is also a fountain of knowledge when it comes to animals, regularly amazing the young people and team alike with some little known fact!
JOSH
Youth Engagement Worker
Josh works across all of our games and music related groups, plus Youth Cafe. He used to work in the National Archives in the United States (which is where he’s from!) but has recently moved to Malvern (which is where his wife’s from!) He’s glad to be a part of the team and helping young people any way he can. He enjoys reading, writing, martial arts, baking, hiking, and traveling. Also food. He loves food.
SIMONE
Youth Engagement Worker
Simone loves spending time with friends and family and enjoys anything outdoors, including walking her beautiful lab, Max, on the hills. She joined Cube Youth to make a difference to young people, supporting them to learn new skills and develop their communication with each other to grow friendships and help them to find themselves. Simone says: ‘we have so much to offer at Cube Youth, there are new projects running all the time so come on down and learn something new