Sports Volunteering
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Volunteering in sport is a great way to socialise, be part of a team, gain new skills or keep yourself fit. And you don’t have to be sporty to get involved!
Did you know:
- Sports volunteers form a ¼ of all volunteers!
- There are 150,000 regular sports volunteers in Scotland
- Of young people volunteering, 47% are in sport
- 4 out of every 5 coaches in Scotland are volunteers
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There are a wide range of opportunities to volunteer in sport such as:
- Coaching
- Administration
- Officiating
- Committee work
- Organising events/ competitions
- and many many more!
Current sports groups that are looking for volunteers in Edinburgh:
- Ferniside Football Club
- Grove Amateur Swimming Club
- Edinburgh Wolves
- Hermitage Golf Course and Education Centre
- City of Edinburgh Council
- Edinburgh Leisure
FAQs
What can I do?
The most popular activity is probably coaching, however you can get involved in a wide variety of ways depending on your skills or interests. There are opportunities to coach, assist, organise events, fundraise or get involved in the committee of a local club.
Do I need to be fantastic at a sport?
No you simply need interest and enthusiasm! A lot of people find that volunteering in sport is a great way to get experience of working with children.
Do I need coaching qualifications?
The sports organisation should put you through any qualifications that you need to carry out your role. If funding is not available, it may be possible to access alternative funding - your local Sports Development Team will be able to give more information. You may also get the opportunity to do other relevant courses such as First Aid or Working with athletes with a disability.
How much time do I need to have?
Most people volunteer on average 2-3 hours a week but there are also opportunities to volunteer more or less frequently.
Do I need a disclosure (police) check?
A disclosure check is a way of checking that you do not have a criminal conviction that would affect your voluntary role. If you are working with children or vulnerable adults, the organisation must check that you are not on the list of disqualified from working with children. The only way to do this is for them to arrange a disclosure check.
Links
Local
National
- Sportscotland is the national agency for sport in Scotland. You can look up and access all National Governing Bodies (NGB) from the Sportscotland website as well as accessing information on sport in general including careers in sport, coaching courses, news and events. Check out www.sportscotland.org.uk or go straight to the volunteering pages: www.sportscotland.org.uk/volunteering.
- Sports Leaders Awards can be done by anyone who is 14 or over. There are several options and as part of your course you lead a sport or physical activity session as a volunteer. You can do this at school, college or through your local leisure centre. For more information log on to Sports Leaders UK
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