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Khadija

Youth Support Manager

Live, Life, Smile – Everyday is a new beginning….I am someone who is always looking to expand my horizons from exploring different types food or meeting people from different walks of life….3 words to describe me: Fun, Sociable & Ambitious!!

Abi

Spotlight Operations Manager

A cycling, singing and cooking enthusiast who makes sure that everyone at Spotlight has everything they need so we can continue to make Spotlight shine!

Daniel

Director

A background in youth & social work + overseeing local and national projects and programmes = wealth of experience! Drawn to the irresistible challenge of helping Spotlight become the leading creative youth space in London.

Treaser

Support & Evaluation Coordinator

I have been told I laugh too much …. but what is life without laughter?

Emma

Creative Programme Manager

Northern, Knitter, Arts Mad, Football Crazy. Always looking for new jokes & tunes. I believe in the power of the arts to transform lives & have worked in Theatres and Community Organisations all across London

Garfield

Creative Producer: Music

Born Garfield aka Cat.

I produce music daily, it’s what I breathe. House music is home and studio is my key.

Let’s start with hello and hopefully never say goodbye.

Live. Laugh. Love. Life.

Taku

Creative Producer: Music

A Rapper,Producer,Technician.

lover of beats & lyrics and a master-chef wannabe!

Driven by a purpose to facilitate and inspire young people to shine.

Thom

Spotlight Service Manager

Born to the sound of the Bow bells

Lindsay

Youth Worker

Youth Worker by day, Heavy Metal DJ by night.

Hodon

Front of House Youth Worker

Live every moment, laugh every day… I love being me… I’m also a loving & caring person, friendly, living life is my passion!

Nahim

Youth & Community Engagement Manager

Nahim is on a mission to empower and inspire young people through the art of story-telling. He completed his undergraduate and postgraduate studies in Law, Youth and Community Leadership and has several years of experience working with young people from both; the private and public sector.

Riz

Get Inspired Development Officer

SNM

Say No More!

Richard

Youth Worker in Charge

Suzanne

Youth Worker in Charge

I adore animals and i’m obsessed with new creps. I love reading, artistic projects, gaming, having a good catch up and a nice meal with my friends, my cat, and i’m a total hip hop / rap lover for life.

Emmanuel

Outreach Coordinator

Aaron

Creative Producer: Media

A.K.A Scope, Dizzee Rascals hype man.

I’m here to create and inspire

Giving back to my old neighbourhood is the main drive

Always striving to be better by design

For me there is no finish-line…

Marjana

Youth Worker

Imran

Youth Worker

Don’t be a follower, be a leader.

Zubair

Youth Worker

Harry

Youth Volunteering Coordinator

I enjoy music, DJing, buying records, reading, cycling, exploring urban and wild places and meeting and learnings things form new people.

Mark

Head Boxing Coach

Limehouse Boxing Academy and England Boxing team coach. Mark has coached beginners to International class boxers for over 20 years. He coaches the Limehouse Boxing team on Tuesday, Weds and Thursday each week from 5pm and delivers the DISE programme (Diploma in Sporting Excellence) to aspiring elite boxers during the day.

Poppy

Creative Team Leader

Lover of all the good things: travelling to random places, hanging out with friends, eating good food, dancing to excellent tunes, swimming in the ocean and making art.

Leyla

Creative Youth Worker

I recently re trained as a Youth Worker after years of working within music PR/and marketing. I wanted to support our cities young people by helping them to access supportive, creative spaces that they can use to express themselves. I believe music is an amazing tool for people to tell their truth. I love hip hop, coffee and my mum.

Ellie

Creative Producer: Theatre & Dance

Let’s create interesting things! After years of youth work in spaces from a field in the Outer Hebrides to the basement of the Barbican, I’m here at Spotlight to bring people together. When not messing around at Spotlight, you might find me adventuring up a mountain, cycling around town or eating all the delicious food I can get my hands on!

Carlos

Creative Youth Worker

I love football, music, cinema, water, wind and bananas. I want to learn more about local music and photography. I love my two sons and I believe in the power of the arts as a tool for expression and empowerment. Young people have the energy and the creativity, that is all.

Beth

Creative Youth Worker

Be yourself – everyone else is already taken! You can find me in the studio or losing at ping pong…

Amarna

Youth Worker

Lydia

Youth Worker

Charlotte

Youth Worker

Dilwar

Youth Worker

Yafhet

Youth Worker

Taylor

Youth Worker

Miah

Youth Worker

Marina

Front of House

Mya

Creative Youth Work Advocate

For me exploring different avenues of creativity & self discovery is especially exciting. Research projects encourage individuals to absorb their environments, as well as, stimulating the mind to uncover answers to their questions.

Indie Max

Creative Youth Work Advocate

Indie is a creative explorer. His work spans acting, facilitation, music in various capacities, producing and now directing theatre.
He has been a member of Sounds like Chaos for 10 years, devising and performing in shows such as ‘Phenomena’, ‘Wow Everything Is Amazing!’ and ‘Fire in the Machine’.
During this time Indie has also performed with a number of collaborators including: The Science Museum, Lyric Hammersmith, Manchester International Festival, Unicorn Theatre, and more.

Dominique

Creative Youth Work Advocate

Dominique is a multidisciplinary artist: writer, visual artist and vocalist who supports and
facilitates creative workshops. She curates and manages creative projects and is particularly interested in the crossover between multiple art forms and how they can be used as a medium to express yourself.

Jordan

Creative Youth Work Advocate

Artist, Poet & Tinkerer, Jordan B. Minga is a Black British Ugandan who grew up as a South London Native. Graduating in 2021 as part of the first cohort of the London Screen Academy. Jordan has a strong interest in Filmmaking, Photography & writing. Jordan loves to tell stories. Through performance he looks to explore the emotions that come with lived experience.

Sajjadur

Youth Worker

Sajjadur is heavily involved in charitable causes in the African continent. Most recently in Gambia and Kenya building schools, solar water wells and more! He has a passion for calisthenics and took part in national/international tournaments.

Shaiam

Youth Worker

Shaiam was Deputy Young Mayor of Tower Hamlets, played in the West Ham Academy, won 5 consecutive borough rowing competitions and more! Shaiam’s interests include fashion and sports.

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Volunteering at Spotlight

Spotlight holds volunteering at its heart. We offer opportunities for both adults and young people to get involved with the wide-ranging programme of activities, gain experience and have fun.

If you would like to find out more about any of the opportunities listed below, please contact volunteer@wearespotlight.com or call 020 30 111 333

Adult Volunteering (18+) Youth Volunteering (14 - 19)

Adult Volunteering (18+)

By volunteering with us you will be supporting young people’s development and empowering the wider community. You will also be working alongside our large team consisting of staff, volunteers and incredible partners!

We champion the creative arts but we’re interested in all of your life skills and experiences. As long as you’re open to inspire and discover new things we’ll have plenty for you to try out, and we’ll support and work with you to make the most out of Spotlight.

The Spotlight team are managed by Poplar HARCA. Please visit their volunteering website to see the latest role descriptions and apply online: https://www.poplarharca.co.uk/get-involved/volunteer/

Youth Volunteering & Empowerment (14 - 19)

Whether you want to go out into the local community to give back, or if you want to help run Spotlight and get your voice heard, pop along to the youth volunteering sessions to get in on the action.

We offer training, support and perks to our young volunteers, with a focus on supporting your own development by issuing certificates for the number of hours you volunteer and providing references for college, university and job applications.

To apply for a position please complete an application form here: wearespotlight.com/youthvolunteering

Got a question? Email volunteer@wearespotlight.com