Greater Manchester Youth Network is a youth organisation that provides opportunities for young people and supports youth organisations that work within Greater Manchester.

The work with young people has a focus on social action and, in particular, volunteering. They have developed and delivered a number of innovative programmes and projects. Most of these programmes are based on a model that incorporates a number of voluntary activities with non-formal learning sessions. These programmes have been delivered, evaluated and improved on a continual basis and are now fully developed and can be adapted to meet the needs of different target groups.

GMYN has also developed a number of enterprise projects that have been adapted to run successfully with different client groups including vulnerable young people and people with various disabilities

GMYN regularly apply for funding to run these programmes but they can also be bought by groups or organisations that want GMYN to deliver the activities for their service users. GMYN is always happy to discuss options for joint funding applications as they know that they work best when they work with other organisations that bring their own expertise.

GMYN currently has opportunities for young people from all of the boroughs of Greater Manchester. Some projects are borough specific and have certain eligibility criteria whereas others are available for young people from any area of Greater Manchester. Young people aged 16-24 can work directly with us and help to shape the organisation by joining the Leadership Group. GMYN is always keen to hear young peoples’views and would welcome any suggestions for project ideas.

GMYN also delivers volunteering workshops in schools, colleges, training providers and other youth organisations.