Zest

Could you volunteer with us? Last few places left on our mentoring programme.
Apply Today!
An Exciting volunteering opportunity here in Sheffield.
Zest are currently recruiting Parents city wide with energy and vision to come and volunteer alongside our EPEC volunteer coordinator and Sheffield City Council Parenting Team.
Empowering Parents, Empowering Communities (EPEC) is a successful, popular, unique parenting approach. It is for local parents, led by local parents.
EPEC groups are highly interactive, involving an engaging and creative blend of small and large discussion, demonstrations, information sharing and reflection. Real life examples, Parents practice and use new skills in everyday life to achieve specific goals.
Training Starts Wednesday 16th September 2026 and runs every Wednesday (term-time only) until 10th February 2027. 9.30am -2.00pm. At Zest Centre, Upperthorpe, Sheffield, S6 3NA.
The Training will include:
• In person training sessions with parenting specialists, completion of some e-learning training modules and keeping your own weekly reflective training journal.
• Further Training opportunities will be available to enhance your professional development.
We are looking for people who are:
• Parents/carers or people who have experience of parenting.
• Wanting to make a difference to families in your own community
• Good communicators, with a friendly and approachable manner.
• Able to listen/ share their own experiences, sensitively with others.
• Team players and able to build relationships with a wide range of people.
• Are compassionate, supportive and non-judgmental.
• Can give encouragement and motivation to families who need it the most.
• Are enthusiastic, committed, trustworthy and reliable.
• Are ready to learn new skills.
Benefits:
• Payment of travel expenses (on production of receipts) and child care expenses (for children under 5) whilst training or delivering groups.
• Join a group of like-minded parents to make a difference to your local community.
• Opportunities to develop your skills and confidence, enhancing your personal development.
• Gain experience that will help you to fulfil your ambitions, including employment support.
• Opportunities to connect into Zest and a network of Early Years/ Parenting organisations.
• Reduced rate gym and pool membership equivalent to staff discounted rate at ZEST Upperthorpe (after initial 6-week trial period and for the period you are volunteering).
Due to the nature of the role an enhanced DBS is required. 2 references will also be necessary to support your application.
For more information contact:
Lynn Wragg, Mobile: 07792 191522
Email: [email protected]
Wendy Sweeney, Mobile: 07918 878975
Email: [email protected]

💗 Join Us for Our Cancer Peer Support Group – Tuesday 18th August 💗
Come along for a cuppa ☕ and a chance to connect with others in a warm, welcoming environment.
This supportive group provides a safe space to talk, listen, share experiences, and build connections. It is open to anyone with lived experience of cancer, as well as those affected by cancer, including friends, family members, and carers.
The group is facilitated by colleagues from Weston Park Cancer Charity, alongside members of our own Health and Leisure team who have personal lived experience of cancer.
🍪 Snacks and hot drinks provided.
For more information:
🔗 https://www.zestcommunity.co.uk/.../cancer-peer-support.../
📞 0114 553 3330
📧 [email protected]
📧 [email protected]
We look forward to welcoming you.

📢 Looking for work, training, or volunteering opportunities?
Our team is here to help! 💼✨
If you're unemployed and not receiving benefits, we can support you with:
✅ Finding employment
✅ Accessing training opportunities
✅ Volunteering roles
✅ Building confidence and skills
📞 Get in touch today to find out how we can support your next step:
☎️ 0114 270 2042
📧 [email protected]
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Looking for a fun way to stay active and meet new people?💚
Come along to our Women Only Zumba class at Zest!
Ditch the Workout, join the party!!🤩🥳💃

🚨 Bank Holiday Notice🚨
We will be closed on Monday 31st August. Enjoy the long weekend and we will see you Tuesday 1st September at 7am! ☀️

💦 Dry Aqua Gentle Chair Aerobics💦
Looking for a gentle, enjoyable way to keep active? Our Dry Aqua Gentle Chair Aerobics classes are designed to improve mobility, build confidence, and support overall wellbeing in a fun and friendly environment.

💷 £5.70 per session

🕥Tuesday Class with Diana:
• 11:15am – 12:00PM

✨ Why Join?
✅ Low impact, chair-supported exercises
✅ Suitable for all fitness levels
✅ Meet new people and have fun

Move at a pace that's comfortable for you and give yourself a midweek boost!

💪 LOW IMPACT CIRCUITS 💪

Looking for a fun and friendly way to stay active? Join our Low Impact Circuits class every Tuesday from 10am to 11am at Zest! 🏃‍♀️✨

✅ Suitable for all abilities
✅ No booking required
✅ Just £5.70 per session
✅ Payment at reception

We'd love to see you there! 😊