Introducing our Community Hub Leader Joleen Azevedo who has over 20 years of experience creating, managing and delivering community-focused projects, specialising in developing inclusive programs that support individuals of all ages, family units, and wider communities.

My role as Community Hub Leader is to work with you understanding your unique needs and then collaboratively create opportunities that drive personal growth and strengthen community resilience. I work across the four Norfolk Creative Education Trust schools, Woodlands Primary Academy, Wroughton Primary Academy, Lynn Grove Academy and Caister Academy. 

Some areas of development include –

• Community events
• Skill sharing sessions, bringing people together to share and learn new skills
• Life skills such as cooking, money management, service information dropin’s
• Family fun sessions such as math’s café, arts and crafts, book club
• Volunteering opportunities
• Ready for work/employability skills, including TA work placements, CV and covering letter workshops

Including our School Uniform Campaign: Supporting Families & Reducing Waste

We’re proud to have partnered with Harrisons Schoolwear which gives you the opportunity to donate pre-loved, good-quality school uniforms. Which we will then redistribute to families in need across our community, easing financial pressure and helping to reduce clothing waste.

 

About Joleen:

I have a love for all things Marvel, especially Rocket and Groot (one of my cats is even named Marvel). Outside of work, I enjoy unwinding doing a range of arts and crafts, often with a good movie or series in the background.

As a family, we love to travel and discover new places together creating special memories. We also have a bit of a competitive streak—especially when it comes to Escape Rooms, where we proudly hold a 100% success rate (so far!).

Whether it’s supporting families, planning community events, or taking on the next escape room challenge, I bring curiosity, creativity, and a commitment to making a difference.