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Joey Castle

Insights and Impact Officer

What inspired you to join OnSide? 

I have been involved in some form of youth club/ youth work since I was 6 years old and it has really shaped who I am. So when I saw a role open up at OnSide I jumped at the opportunity to continue to contribute to such amazing work.  

What’s been a memorable moment you’ve had working with the team?  

On my first session in a Youth Zone and young member drew a picture of me whilst we were chatting… it was both the most lovely gesture and a scarily accurate drawing!  

What was the first Youth Zone you visited and what did you think?  

The first Youth Zone I visited was Unitas. It was actually during the day when a community group was visiting but even then the facilities and energy of the place blew me away! It was even better when I actually got to see a youth club session.  

What would be your go-to Youth Zone room and why?

I would probably be out in the rec quite a lot as I am a complete nerd for both chess and table tennis. I also would probably spend lots of time in the training kitchen, attempting to cook tasty treats  

Tell us a fun fact about yourself 

The first thing I EVER cooked was at a Youth Zone in Leeds. Scrambled eggs never tasted so good.  

 

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